Job Description
About us:
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The Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service covers a large geographic area with a diverse and growing population. The Health Service provides a wide range of primary care, acute and specialist services. Our staff are a part of the community we serve, and we strongly believe that health outcomes are enhanced by involving our community in the planning and evaluation of local health services. Besides the excellent work opportunities, Cairns offers a unique lifestyle suitable to a wide variety of interests. Cairns is in the heart of the tropical north and is the primary gateway to northern Australia. Cairns is an ideal base to explore the wider region with front door access to the Great Barrier Reef, rainforests and outback locations.
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Enjoy: Year-round tropical climateDirect access to the Great Barrier ReefExplore the World Heritage-listed Daintree
RainforestExcellent
fishing, diving, sailing, hiking and mountain bikingVibrant cafes, restaurants and local marketsFamily-friendly city with excellent public and private schoolsAffordable lifestyle with short daily commutesCairns Airport offers multiple direct daily flights to Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Darwin and Perth, making interstate travel simple for both work and family.
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An opportunity exists to join a dedicated team of intensive care specialists providing high-quality clinical care to patients requiring intensive care at Cairns Hospital, as well as specialist advice and support for the management of critically ill patients throughout the Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health ServiceAbout your new role:



In your current role you will......Provide expert intensive care services to patients admitted to, or referred to, the Intensive Care Unit, ensuring the delivery of high-quality clinical care in accordance with Cairns Hospital ICU policies, protocols, and best practice standards.
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Contribute to the education and development of junior medical staff, medical students, nursing and allied health professionals through teaching, training and supervision. Foster a collaborative healthcare environment by working closely with colleagues and actively participating in departmental meetings and initiatives.
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As a Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service employee, not only will you receive a competitive base salary (total
remuneration):Salary
up to $******* per annum full time (L25 - L27)Remuneration up to $486, 948 per annum full time (L25 - L27) or,Salary up to $******* per annum full time (L18 - L24)Remuneration up to $445, 335 per annum full time (L18 - L24)You will also have access to: Generous
superannuationProfessional
development leave (3.6 weeks p.a. pro rata)Private practice arrangementsSalary packagingAnnual incremental increasesCareer training and
developmentFlexible
work
arrangementsWellness
programsVaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) evidence as required for your employment in accordance with
legislation/government
policy and Directives.
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For more information about this role, please refer to the attached Role Description.
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Why choose Cairns?
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📌 Senior Staff Specialist Or Staff Specialist (Intensive Care) - Cairns (Queensland)
🏢 Queensland Government
📍 Queensland