About us:

Department of Nephrology provides comprehensive renal services to the Central Queensland community. The services include renal transplant (except acute transplant), acute and chronic kidney diseases, Dialysis (both haemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis), Satellite dialysis units, Tele-health and in-patient and out-patient renal services. Nephrology team consists of 3 Nephrologists, 1 Advanced Trainee, 1 Basic Physician Trainee and 1 RMO.

The Nephrology CME programs include weekly renal topic teaching and monthly histo-pathology meeting with Royal Brisbane Women's Hospital.

About the role:

Assist the Director of Medicine, Rockhampton Hospital, with the organisation, management and provision of Specialist Renal Services. To provide professional leadership to medical staff within the department, and to be an active contributor to the multidisciplinary patient care team.

The provision of clinical services for Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service is provided as one service, multiple sites. In order to meet service needs the Medical Officer may be required to provide clinical services at any facility within the Central Queensland Hospital and Health, in line with the clinical services capability of the that facility.

About you:

• Registration or eligibility for registration as a Specialist in Nephrology with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). In general, this will require Fellowship of the Royal College of Physicians (FRACP).
• Enrolment and maintenance of ongoing CME program with the appropriate bodies

• Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) or equivalent eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia.

What we offer:

Total remuneration value of up to $528, 432 p.a. is comprised of:

• A salary rate between $210,332 - $244,313 p.a. (L18-L24)
• A salary rate between $251,527 - $266,677 p.a. (L25-L27)
• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
• 17.5% leave loading

Additional Benefits:

• Professional Development Leave and Allowances ($21,500 p.a. / 3.6 Weeks)
• Overtime and on call allowances
• Attraction and Retention Incentive Allowance
• Generous Salary Sacrificing
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Discounted Private Health Insurance
• Fitness Passport

Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) requirements:

It is a condition of employment for this role for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated against vaccine preventable diseases as listed on the Role Description.

How to apply:

To apply, please submit the following:

• Your current CV or resume, including referees.
• A cover letter (1-2 pages) addressing how your experience, skills and values align with the key responsibilities and expectations outlined in the Role Description.
• Any additional forms / evidence as attached or listed on the Role Description.

For assistance:

1. Contact Senior Medical Workforce: cqhhssmorecruit@health.qld.gov.au
2. Quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) RK5D634298

Applications close: Wednesday, 28 May 2025

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