ConsultantSpecialist Nephrology

The Role:
We are looking for a positive, enthusiastic, team-oriented Consultant/Specialist Nephrology to join a dynamic team of clinicians.

Prime inpatient responsibility is to supervise inpatients admitted under Renal Services, performing procedures including renal biopsy [Permcath insertion and acute vascular access (Vascath) insertion are preferred procedural skills] as required and provision of clinical input to consultations from the various disciplines in the hospitals.

• Thriving community
• 300 days of sunshine each year
• Friendly locals
• Excellent choice of schools
• Total remuneration value of up to $514,421 p.a. is comprised of:
  12.75% employer superannuation contribution
  17.5% leave loading

Prime inpatient responsibility is to supervise inpatients admitted under Renal Services, performing procedures including renal biopsy [Permcath insertion and acute vascular access (Vascath) insertion are preferred procedural skills] as required and provision of clinical input to consultations from the various disciplines in the hospitals.

PLUS, other benefits
This position attracts a Queensland Health Attraction Incentive of up to $20,000 / $70,000!!

Additional benefits to this role include:

• Professional Development Leave 3.6 weeks p.a.
• Professional Development Allowance ($21,500 p.a.)
• Motor Vehicle Allowance
• Over-time and on-call allowances
• Attraction and Retention Incentive Allowance (Granted Private Practice arrangements)

The Hospital:
This is a 305-bed facility and is the main referral hospital for the region, now providing integrated cancer care services in Central Queensland in the newly established building boasting state of the art medical equipment.

The Hospital has four operating theatres and two procedure rooms. The operating theatre complex is supported by a 6 bed Intensive Care Unit. The Department is accredited for specialist training and is heavily involved in teaching and research.

Location:
Situated close to stunning beaches, perfect for snorkelling, scuba diving and boating and surrounded by the Ranges/Mountain thus creating an impressive backdrop for the vibrant City and coast. The city boasts several high performing Schools, over 80 education facilities including public and private schools (preparatory year followed by year 1 to year 12), special education, distance education, TAFE, and University.

The town has a relaxed and friendly atmosphere, this is a city for lifestyle, there are few places in the world where the average person can afford to live in such a beautiful city surrounded by tropical gardens and architecture, travel only five minutes to work, yet have top-class education, sporting, and cultural facilities on the doorstep.

The City s Airport can handle the world s largest aircraft and is a critical element of the region s business and tourism industries. It is the twelfth busiest domestic airport in Australia and is well serviced. A region experiencing rapid economic and investment growth following record levels of investment from the resources sector.

Qualifications:
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).

• Possession of accredited skills in Renal Biopsy.
• Possession of procedural skills in Permcath insertion and acute vascular access (Vascath) placement is preferred

How do I Apply?
Please forward your resume and cover letter to Nicki Wade at
For more information about this and other opportunities and a confidential discussion please contact Nicki Wade on