About the role
The Staff Specialist - Paediatrics provides high-quality, patient-centred medical care to infants, children and adolescents receiving services through the Paediatric Department at Redcliffe Hospital. The role is responsible for the assessment, diagnosis, treatment and ongoing management of paediatric patients across inpatient and emergency settings, ensuring care is delivered safely, efficiently and in accordance with contemporary clinical standards.
Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, the successful candidate will contribute to clinical governance, quality improvement, research and education activities while supporting the development of junior medical staff and medical students. The role also participates in the paediatric on-call roster, collaborates closely with patients and families, and helps drive excellence in paediatric healthcare delivery across Metro North Health.
About you
Our ideal candidate will be someone who can carry out the following key accountabilities in accordance with the Metro North Health's values: * Provide comprehensive clinical assessment, diagnosis and management of paediatric patients while ensuring care is delivered in the patient's best interests. * Coordinate and facilitate timely admissions, transfers and handovers for paediatric patients across inpatient, emergency and external healthcare settings. * Supervise, support and educate Junior Medical Staff and Medical Students to foster clinical capability and career development.



* Participate in paediatric clinical audits, quality improvement activities, departmental meetings and research initiatives that enhance patient care outcomes. * Collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams, patients and families to deliver safe, compassionate and high-quality paediatric services. Benefits when working for us * Rewarding career and development opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas * Value driven organisation which provides a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance * Flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases * Benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of up to 12.75% and access to salary packaging Metro North Health offers a dynamic and progressive environment at the forefront of healthcare, research, and education. With a strong commitment to inclusion, flexibility, and professional development, we provide meaningful opportunities in a workplace that puts people first.
You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Metro North here: https://metronorth.health.qld.gov.au/careers
Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged and welcomed.
Find out about the role in more detail and how to apply in the attached Role Description.
APPLICATIONS RECEIVED VIA THIRD PARTIES (RECRUITMENT AGENCIES ETC.) WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED

📌 Staff Specialist - Paediatrics (Brisbane)
🏢 Queensland Government
📍 Brisbane