Retrieval Registrar - Anaesthetics

Date published

16 Jul 2021

Applications close

15 Jul 2024

Location

NSW Other

Job ID

330329

Retrieval Registrar - Anaesthetics

RFDS Dubbo are currently seeking Retrieval Registrar's to join our team. Work across emergency retrieval and Dubbo Base Hospital

Classifications

  • Healthcare & Medicine
  • Medical Practitioner
  • Permanent / Full Time

Key points

  • Intakes for February and August 2022
  • Based in Dubbo, NSW
  • Generous salary packaging and benefits

Description

The Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia (RFDS) is one of the largest and most comprehensive aeromedical organisations in the world. Using the latest in aviation, medical and communications technology, we deliver extensive health care and 24-hour emergency service to those who live in and travel through remote, rural and regional Australia.

The Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia (RFDS) South Eastern Section has a number of opportunities for Anaesthetic Registrars to join our Dubbo base with intakes occurring in February and August 2022

Based in Dubbo, with rotations to our Broken Hill base, registrars work across RFDS emergency retrieval and Dubbo Base Hospital Anaesthetic Department.

The Location
With daily cost-effective flights to and from Sydney, Dubbo is a growing regional city located on the Macquarie River which provides a Hub to the Agriculture, Transport, Mining Industries. The Royal Flying Doctor Service Visitor Experience being one of the top four attractions along with The Old Dubbo Gaol, Taronga Western Plains Zoo and Wellington Caves all support tourism and lifestyle options. The real heart of New South Wales, Dubbo is a dynamic, regional centre that offers the dual benefits of relaxation and space with the amenities of a major city. For more information on what Dubbo has to offer, please visit: https://evocities.com.au/dubbo/

The position is for a minimum of 12 months and registrars work across RFDS emergency retrieval, AND Dubbo Base Hospital Anaesthetic Department. Dubbo Hospital Anaesthetic department is accredited for 6 months of training with ANZCA with approval for 6 months of training in Pre-hospital and Retrieval Medicine by individual agreement with ANZCA.

Essential Criteria:

  • Minimum 5 years post graduate experience
  • Completion of at least 18 months accredited training time in Anaesthetics
  • Completion of at least 12 months critical care (ED or ICU) with a minimum of 6 months in ED
Desirable Criteria:
  • Experience in the management of critically ill patients including trauma
  • Knowledge of ALS, APLS, ATLS (or equivalents) and modern critical care practice
  • Evidence of competency in procedures relevant to critical care and obstetric anaesthesia
Successful applications must have above average fitness, comfortable working at heights and in water. The role requires you to be able to think on your feet and safely adapt to changing environments and scenarios.

The RFDS of Australia is an Equal Opportunity Employer

2021 is an exciting time for us at RFDS with the premier of the new Royal Flying Doctor Service TV Series premiering soon: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BZjCbi7qbN4