About the TeamThe Department has over 60 SMOs and VMOs and 22 Fellows and Registrars. We support delivery of anaesthetic care including but not limited to in Operating Theatres, Medical Imaging and Oncology undertaking more than 22000 general anaesthetics per annum.About the RoleIn this role you will deliver quality outcomes for children, young people and families (Leader of Self) in accordance with the Children's Health Queensland Leadership Excellence Framework and the Queensland Public Service and the CHQ values. Your contribution will include:Clinical PracticeUndertake the full range of tertiary/quaternary paediatric anaesthetic clinical responsibilities including on call, providing full peri-procedural patient care including preoperative assessments, acute pain management, liaison with other units and referring hospitals while balancing this with the departmental clinical requirements as determined by the surgical matrix.Maintain appropriate and accurate records and documentation which meet the standards of the Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists and CHQHHS, including obtaining and documenting consent and maintaining confidentiality.Actively contribute to the activities of the Department of Anaesthesia and Pain Management, the hospital and health service and the professional community.Actively participate in the delivery of contemporary, evidence-based, multidisciplinary models of care, inclusive of inpatient, outpatient, outreach and tele-health.About Children's Health Queensland Hospital and Health Service (CHQ HHS)Children's Health Queensland is a recognised leader in paediatric healthcare, teaching and research,



delivering a full range of clinical services and training, tertiary and quaternary care and health promotion programs to children and young people from across Queensland and northern New South Wales.Our interprofessional workforce of more than 5,000 people deliver responsive, integrated and internationally recognised person-centred care through a network of services and facilities, including the Queensland Children's Hospital, Jacaranda Place, Ellen Barron Family Centre, our Child and Youth Community Health Service, our Child and Youth Mental Health Service, and other statewide services and programs including specialist outreach and telehealth services.Inclusion and diversityTo encourage inclusive practices in recruitment, we are committed to increasing our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Workforce and building inclusive cultures that respect and promote human rights and Workforce Diversity and Inclusion. CHQ is an equal opportunity employer.Some of the great benefits of working at CHQ HHSIf you're looking for a rewarding career, and you're excited to contribute to the development of Australia's best paediatric health service, come and join the team at CHQ and enjoy a range of perks including:Opportunities for professional growth and developmentCompetitive renumerationAnnual pay increases12.75% employer superannuation contribution17.5% annual leave loadingSalary packagingEmployee wellness and assistance programWork/life balance, variety, and flexibilityYou can find out more about why it's so great to work at CHQ HHS here.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.
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📌 Senior Medical Officer Paediatric Anaesthesia (Queensland)
🏢 Queensland Government
📍 Queensland