Job Description

Emergency Medicine Consultant

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As an Emergency Medicine Consultant, you will lead the assessment and management of acute and complex emergency presentations, providing expert clinical leadership within a multidisciplinary Emergency Department. You will play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality, evidence-based emergency care, mentoring junior medical staff, collaborating closely with nursing and allied health teams, and contributing to the ongoing development and innovation of the department.

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This role offers both clinical variety and leadership opportunity in a supportive regional setting.

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The Location

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Enjoy an exceptional lifestyle in a welcoming riverside regional town offering a relaxed pace without sacrificing convenience.

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- Approximately 2 hours north of Newcastle and 3.5 hours north of Sydney**
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- Easy access to **regular flights** connecting to major capital cities
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- Live by a major river with **nearby beaches, national parks, walking and cycling trails**
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- Abundant outdoor recreation including **boating, fishing, and bushwalking**
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- Renowned for **fresh local produce**, farmers' markets, cafés, and vibrant community events
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- Excellent **schools, healthcare services, parks, and community facilities**
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- Ideal for professionals and families seeking **work-life balance**
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The Hospital

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This is a **160-bed regional hospital** providing a comprehensive range of services, including:

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- Emergency and acute care
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- General medicine and surgery
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- Renal, oncology, and mental health services
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Recent **Stage 1 redevelopment** has delivered modern imaging, cancer, and renal facilities, with **Stage 2 expansion planned** to further enhance inpatient capacity and clinical spaces.

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The Emergency Department manages a broad and diverse case mix and works closely with general medicine consultants and multidisciplinary teams, supported by robust referral pathways to major tertiary centres.

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Requirements

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To be eligible, applicants must meet **one** of the following criteria:

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- Specialist registration with **AHPRA** and **FACEM**, with at least **12 months of recent experience**
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- Currently enrolled on the **ACEM Training Program**
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- Recently qualified **Australian or New Zealand FACEM**
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- **IMGs** with an upcoming **ACEM interview date**
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- **IMGs assessed by ACEM** and deemed **substantially comparable**
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📌 Staff Specialist - Emergency Medicine (New South Wales)
🏢 Sante Recruitment
📍 New South Wales