Sante Recruitment is seeking a Specialist Anaesthetist to join the growing anaesthetic service at Moruya, on the spectacular South Coast of NSW.
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This is an exciting opportunity to join the service at a significant time of growth, with Moruya Hospital transitioning from a Level 3 to Level 4 facility in March 2027 and the new Eurobodalla Regional Hospital set to transform healthcare delivery across the region.
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For a Specialist Anaesthetist looking for a rewarding clinical role combined with an outstanding coastal lifestyle, this is an opportunity worth exploring.
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The Opportunity
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As a Specialist Anaesthetist, you will provide contemporary specialist anaesthetic services across a broad range of elective and emergency surgical activity.
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The Current Service Provides Anaesthesia For
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- General Surgery
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- Urology
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- Ophthalmology
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- Gynaecology and Obstetrics
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- Elective and emergency surgery
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- Procedural services
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- Perioperative care
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You will work as part of a collaborative multidisciplinary team, supporting secure and effective perioperative pathways and contributing to the continued development of specialist services across Eurobodalla.
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There Are Also Opportunities To Contribute To
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- Clinical governance and quality improvement
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- Education and training
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- Supervision and mentoring
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- Service development
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- Contemporary models of perioperative care
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- Development of the expanding Level 4 service
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A New Era for Healthcare in Eurobodalla
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The Eurobodalla Regional Hospital is a major $330 million investment in the future of healthcare on the NSW South Coast.
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The new purpose-built hospital will be larger than the existing Moruya and Batemans Bay hospitals combined, with capacity to expand as the needs of the community evolve.
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The New Hospital Will Include
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- Emergency Department
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- 8-bed Intensive Care Unit / Close Observation Unit
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- Surgical and operating theatres
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- Day-stay surgical unit
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- Expanded medical imaging, including MRI
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- Increased chemotherapy capacity
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- Expanded renal dialysis services
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- Ambulatory and community outpatient services
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- Paediatric and maternity services
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- Special Care Nursery
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- Short-term mental health inpatient beds
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- Enhanced education and training facilities
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- Simulation laboratory
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The development represents a significant opportunity for specialists who want to contribute to a modern, expanding regional health service.
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Growing Surgical & Anaesthetic Services
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Moruya Hospital is currently a Level 3 facility and will transition to Level 4 services in March 2027.
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With increasing surgical capability and the development of the new regional hospital, the service is expanding its capacity to provide high-quality care closer to home.
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This creates an excellent environment for a Specialist Anaesthetist seeking:
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Clinical variety + professional autonomy + service development + lifestyle.
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About the Health Service
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The Eurobodalla Health Service operates across three campuses:
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- Moruya Hospital
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- Batemans Bay Hospital
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- Narooma Community Health Centre
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It forms part of the Southern NSW Local Health District, which provides healthcare across a diverse region encompassing the South Coast, Southern Tablelands and Snowy Mountains.
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Southern NSW LHD includes 15 hospitals and health service centres and employs more than 2,300 people across the region.
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Live on the NSW South Coast
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Moruya is a picturesque regional town located on the Moruya River, surrounded by beaches, waterways,
national parks and spectacular South Coast scenery.
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This is an opportunity to build your specialist career in a community where you can genuinely enjoy your time outside work.
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Enjoy
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- Beautiful beaches and coastal walks
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- Surfing, fishing, kayaking and boating
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- National parks and pristine natural landscapes
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- Excellent local produce, cafés and restaurants
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- Strong community connections
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- Family-friendly communities
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- Excellent schooling options
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- More affordable housing than Sydney
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- A relaxed coastal lifestyle
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- Easy access to Canberra and the wider South Coast
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Leave the traffic and long metropolitan commute behind.
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Build a specialist career while enjoying the space, community and lifestyle of the NSW South Coast.
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The Requirements Applicants Will Have
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- Fellowship of the Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists (FANZCA) or equivalent overseas specialist qualification
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- Current registration or eligibility for specialist registration with AHPRA
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- Appropriate specialist experience in Anaesthesia
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- Ability to provide safe, contemporary specialist anaesthetic care
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- Strong communication and multidisciplinary teamwork skills
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- Commitment to clinical governance, education and continuing professional development
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International Specialists Welcome
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Internationally trained Anaesthetists are encouraged to enquire.
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Candidates with an overseas specialist qualification who are eligible for the AHPRA Expedited Specialist Pathway or ANZCA Specialist Pathway are welcome to discuss the opportunity with Sante Recruitment.
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Why This Opportunity?
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- New $330M Regional Hospital
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- Level 4 service from March 2027
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- Expanding surgical and perioperative services
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- Broad specialist anaesthetic practice
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- Teaching and service development opportunities
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- Beautiful NSW South Coast location
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- Excellent work–life balance
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- Be part of the future of healthcare in Eurobodalla
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