An exciting opportunity exists for Registrars to undertake a training role in the Department of Ophthalmology. Positions commencing February and August 2027.
The Registrar provides day to day Ophthalmology services to patients presenting to the hospital. It is intended that the Registrar will both maximise their own professional development and to assist in the professional development of junior medical staff and the training of students.
Using a patient focused care approach; the position will contribute to a total quality patient service by providing Ophthalmology services as part of Sunshine Coast Health. There is a strong focus on patient outcomes rather than individual expertise, and as such the concept of a team approach is fostered, incorporating all levels of medical, nursing, and allied health staff. The heavy workload of the Department of Ophthalmology creates a challenging but fulfilling work environment that depends on all staff exhibiting commitment to patient care and working as a cohesive group.
Sunshine Coast Health is in southeast Queensland and extends through the coastal and hinterland areas from Caloundra in the south and Gympie in the north.
Our health service is a values-based organisation. We are committed to the maintenance of a culture in which we treat our colleagues with respect as we do our patients, consumers and the community. We respect, protect and promote human rights in our decision-making and actions.
Key Responsibilities include:
Provide high quality, safe Ophthalmology care and advice to patients presenting to the Ophthalmology Department.
Contribute to a total quality patient service by providing Ophthalmology services as part of Sunshine Coast Health.
Participate in the training of and supervision of junior medical staff.
Salary rates: $5,155.00 - $7,189.50 p.f., employer contribution to superannuation (up to 12.75%) and annual leave loading (17.5%) (L4 - L9, L10-L13) (temporary full-time position, 76 hrs p.f.) for up to 12 months. Applications will remain current for 12 months / or the duration of the vacancy. Applications may be used to appoint to similar vacancies for a period up to 12 months after the closing date of the initial vacancy. Please note: only applications from candidates will be accepted (applications that may result in an agency fee will not be considered).
Why work for us?
We offer rewarding career opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas across our health service and pride ourselves on providing a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance.
As a Queensland Health employee, you will benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of up to 12.75%, access to salary packaging, flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases.
We are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace for our people and our community. We encourage people of all genders, races, ages and abilities to apply for roles within our health service.
You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Sunshine Coast Health here: https://www.health.qld.gov.au/sunshinecoast/careers
As a Sunshine Coast Health employee, you will receive competitive remuneration and have access to:
A wellness program;
Generous superannuation;
Flexible work arrangements;
Career training and development; and
Salary packaging.
Please note: only applications from candidates will be accepted (applications that may result in an agency fee will not be considered).
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