Senior Medical Officer (Rural Generalist, Procedural Obstetrics) - Innisfail

Make the move. Make a difference.

About us: 

Innisfail Hospital is a level 3 rural hospital staffed and managed by Rural Generalists. We are keen to welcome a Rural Generalist Obstetrician to join our work group. We have a highly collaborative and supportive team of Rural Generalists Obstetricians, Anaesthetists and Endoscopists. We have a strong focus on providing education and mentorship for Rural Generalist trainees and ongoing case based reflection and training for Senior staff. Our hospital is generously supported by a Hospital Foundation allowing us access to amazing state of the art resuscitation and ultrasound equipment. We operate a High Dependency Unit capable of stabilising and treating critically unwell patients. Innisfail is in the heart of the Wet Tropics and has unparalleled access to World Heritage rainforest and Great Barrier Reef Marine Park. Don't miss this opportunity to join our dynamic team.

About your new role:

In your new role you will…… 

• Deliver high‑quality obstetric, rural generalist and acute care within your credentialed scope of practice with the opportunity for Maternity only shifts.
• You will handle antenatal, intrapartum and postpartum care, obstetric emergencies, and general rural practice as part of a multidisciplinary, highly coordinated team.
• Provide clinical leadership, professional communication and patient‑centred care.

As a Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service employee, not only will you receive competitive base salary up to $274,678 per annum full time (L18 – L27) or up to $216,643 per annum full time (L13 – L18), you will also have access to:

• Generous superannuation (up to 12.75%)
• Attraction & retention allowance (up to 45% of base salary)
• Inaccessibility incentive allowance ($13,800 per annum full time 100% paid after 12 months service)
• Professional development allowance (up to $22,145 per annum full time)
• Motor vehicle allowance (up to $23,395 per annum full time)
• Professional development leave (3.6 weeks p.a.)
• Private practice arrangements
• Salary packaging
• Annual incremental increases
• Career training and development
• Flexible work arrangements
• Wellness programs

Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) evidence as required for your employment in accordance with legislation/government policy and Directives.

For more information about this role, please refer to the attached Role Description.

Why choose Cairns?

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You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Cairns and Hinterland here: https://www.health.qld.gov.au/cairns_hinterland.