Intensive Care ConsultantMajor Tertiary Hospital | North Queensland Permanent Full-Time | Excellent Career & Lifestyle Opportunity | CICM & IMG Pathways Considered The Opportunity Sante Recruitment is seeking an experienced Intensive Care Consultant to join a major and expanding tertiary hospital in North Queensland on a permanent full-time basis . This is an outstanding opportunity for an Intensive Care specialist seeking broad clinical exposure, professional development, leadership opportunities and an exceptional tropical lifestyle . You will join a large, progressive Intensive Care service within a major regional tertiary hospital providing complex specialist care to a substantial population across North Queensland and surrounding regional and remote communities . The position offers the opportunity to develop your career within a sophisticated tertiary healthcare environment while enjoying the lifestyle benefits of living in one of Queensland's most vibrant tropical cities. About the Hospital The hospital is a major regional and tertiary referral centre serving a vast catchment across Northern Queensland and beyond.

The Broader Health Service Provides

- Close to 800 beds
- Approximately 99,000 emergency presentations annually
- More than 5,500 staff, increasing to approximately 6,200 with recent workforce investment
- Comprehensive public hospital and specialist services
- Tertiary referral services for urban, regional and remote communities

The hospital is undergoing a significant multi-stage expansion and redevelopment program , designed to meet the future healthcare needs of the region.

The Redevelopment Includes

- Increased hospital bed capacity
- New clinical buildings
- Enhanced operating theatres
- Expanded rehabilitation services
- Additional outpatient facilities
- Improved hospital infrastructure
- Helipad infrastructure





This ongoing investment creates an exciting environment for specialists looking to join a health service with long-term growth and career opportunities . The Clinical Environment As the region's major teaching hospital, the service provides a strong environment for education, research, training and professional development .

The Role Offers

- Complex tertiary-level clinical exposure
- Broad Intensive Care case mix
- Exposure to both urban and remote patient populations
- Opportunities for clinical leadership
- Teaching and supervision
- Research and quality improvement
- Professional development
- Career progression within a large health network

This is an excellent opportunity for an Intensive Care Consultant who enjoys working in a busy, collaborative and clinically diverse tertiary environment . International Medical Graduates The service welcomes appropriately qualified International Medical Graduates and offers a number of pathways into the role.

Applicants May Be Considered If They Are

- Registered with AHPRA with at least 12 months' recent experience
- Currently undertaking the CICM training program
- Eligible for the Competent Authority Pathway, including doctors from the UK, Ireland, Canada, USA or New Zealand
- An IMG with a CICM interview date
- Assessed by CICM as substantially comparable

Live & Work in Tropical North Queensland This is an opportunity to build your career in a vibrant tropical city of more than 200,000 people , combining the amenities of a major regional centre with a relaxed coastal lifestyle.

Enjoy

- Warm tropical climate
- Beautiful beaches




- Excellent cafés and restaurants
- Vibrant markets
- Cultural festivals and events
- World-class sporting events
- Riverfront parklands
- National parks and waterfalls
- Excellent fishing and boating
- Great Barrier Reef access
- Tropical rainforests
- Magnetic Island, just a short ferry ride away

The city is served by an international airport , providing convenient connections to major Australian cities and international destinations. Family Lifestyle The region offers an excellent environment for families, with:

- A wide choice of public and private schools
- Sporting facilities and clubs
- Family-friendly beaches and parks
- Solid community connections
- Affordable lifestyle compared with Australia's major metropolitan centres
- Extensive outdoor and recreational opportunities

You can enjoy a morning at the beach, explore rainforest and waterfalls on the weekend, or take a short trip to the Great Barrier Reef.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

- Permanent full-time Intensive Care Consultant position
- Major tertiary hospital
- Large and expanding health service
- Broad and complex clinical exposure
- Major redevelopment and infrastructure investment
- Teaching and research opportunities
- Leadership and career progression
- Strong professional development environment
- Urban, regional and remote patient population
- CICM pathway applicants considered
- Competent Authority applicants welcomed
- Substantially comparable CICM applicants considered
- UK, Ireland, Canada, USA & NZ-trained IMGs encouraged
- Outstanding tropical lifestyle
- Great Barrier Reef and Magnetic Island on your doorstep

Whether you are an established CICM Fellow , a doctor progressing through CICM assessment, or an eligible IMG from the UK, Ireland, Canada, USA or New Zealand , we would be pleased to discuss your eligibility.

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