District Medical Officer - Procedural - Anaesthetics

Job Description

WA Country Health Service (WACHS) is offering a unique opportunity for a District Medical Officer Procedural – Anaesthetics to join one of the best regions in Western Australia. This is a recruitment pool to fill Permanent Full time, or Fixed Term Full Time, 80 hours per fortnight. Fixed term appointments are subject to extension(s) and/or permanency. Remuneration package Year 1 – 3 $504,609 - $552,351 per annum (Salary as per WA Health System Medical Practitioners AMA Industrial Agreement 2023: Salary is inclusive of base salary, 11.5% superannuation, PD allowance and 39.5% hospital based on call allowance). Remuneration is subject to the assessment of clinical skills and years of practice. Exciting Opportunity: Join Our Exceptional Team in a Stunning Location! Working at Karratha Health Campus (youtube.com)Benefits Included To The Role Work visa sponsorship including permanent residency Leave entitlements: 4 weeks annual + additional week, 3 weeks professional development leave (PDL), additional PDL overseas Leave Gratuity payments, medical indemnity insurance, and penalty rates Zone or special area tax offset, home ownership subsidy scheme Eligible to benefit from discounts across some private health funds Immense professional opportunities that arise from country practice. Further incentive and benefits can be sourced through WA Country Health Service – Medical practitioner salaries and benefits. Conditions apply. About The Role And Department Sees over 23,000 ED presentations, 3282 inpatient visits, and 7818 outpatient visits per year. Work in a multidisciplinary team environment with a combination of procedural and non-procedural District Medical Officers that are ACRRM or RACGP trained, Senior Medical Practitioners as well as Nurse Practitioners. Collaborative, friendly, and approachable team with a wealth of experience in various prior roles worldwide. Every day is a different challenge rewarded with the satisfaction of making a difference within the community. The Successful Candidates Will Have AHPRA registration without limitations and fellowship of (ACRRM) or (RACGP). Post graduate qualification in Anaesthetics (JCCA) and equivalent extensive experience. Undertake clinical duties in the Emergency Department and/or GP clinics at each hospital as well as being rostered on call as required. Demonstration and record of appropriate Emergency Department skill maintenance in the last triennium of completion of at least 1 of the following and evidence of continued professional development: ACLS (or equivalent) APLS (or equivalent) EMST (or equivalent) GCCA (or equivalent) Applicants who are in their penultimate year of either RACGP or ACRRM training are encouraged to apply if their examination requirements have been passed and met. Karratha Health Campus Pool Process The panel will monitor this recruitment pool for applications and will assess on a regular basis. Suitable applicants will be placed in a pool from which appointments may be made when similar vacancies occur. Appointments may be made from this pool until 07/09/2026. Application Process Applicants must create a profile and apply online via MedCareersWA with a valid email address. Please Apply By Providing The Following Documents: A statement addressing each of the Work-Related Requirements found in the attached Job Description Form and how you are able to meet the position requirements. A detailed Curriculum Vitae which summarises your experience and how you can meet the position requirements. For further role specific Information: We encourage you to contact Dr Don Van Wyk on or by calling 0497 179 729.WA Health is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of our service. We embrace diversity and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities.WA Health supports flexible working practices within the context of a quality health service.WA Health is committed to a smoke-free environment across all buildings, grounds and vehicles.Other Conditions: WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to undertake criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. Referees may also be asked to comment on an applicant’s integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour.This vacancy is subject to a Western Australian Working With Children (WWC) Check. For further information please refer to the WWC website at: note this recruitment process requires completion of satisfactory Pre-Employment Health Assessment (PEHA). Any offer of employment with WA Country Health Service (WACHS) is conditional on satisfactory PEHA to ensure you are able to perform the inherent requirements of the position. An unsatisfactory PEHA will result in the offer of employment being withdrawn.#J-18808-Ljbffr