Registrar - Emergency Medicine (501925L2)

Disclaimer:

If you wish to apply via an agency, please ensure they are an approved supplier to the Tasmanian Health Service and listed on the ‘Engagement of Locum Medical Officers and Recruitment of Medical Practitioners’ contract (DOH-6020). Any applications that do not align with this will be automatically listed as ineligible.

Why Tasmania?

It’S Different Here.

Life in Tasmania provides a quality work/life balance. Here you can pursue what drives you, both professionally and personally.

Today, as the rest of the world feels increasingly generic, our different-ness – our Tasmanian-ness – is among our most valuable assets. We invite you to be part of this special place, to quietly pursue the extraordinary, whether it be bushwalking, mountain biking or paddock to plate dining.

Tasmanian | The quiet pursuit of the extraordinary

About The Role And Team:

The Department of Health is seeking motivated and experienced Medical Practitioners to work as part of the Department of Emergency Medicine across Tasmania’s North West Region. Servicing a population of approximately 116,000, the Registrar – Emergency Medicine provides emergency medical care to patients attending the Department of Emergency Medicine at the North West Regional Hospital (NWRH).

The North West Regional Hospital (NWRH) is a modern facility that provides acute care facilities for residents of the North West region of Tasmania. It is a University Teaching Hospital for the Rural Clinical School of the University of Tasmania.

The NWRH Emergency Department has an annual attendance rate of 28,000 patients per year with 28% admission rate. The Department treats a broad range of patients aged 0-100+, ATS 1-5. NWRH is the Regional Trauma Centre, and provides inpatient care for medicine, surgery, orthopaedic, paediatric, obstetrics, gynaecology and mental health patients. It supports a large outpatient department which along with local services, provides tertiary outreach services from the Royal Hobart hospital and extensive Oncology services.  It is also the referral centre for several district hospitals including King Island.

There are currently 12 Fellows of the Australasian College for Emergency Medicine (FACEMs) working alongside other senior clinical staff. Multiple Registrar vacancies are available for training in Emergency Medicine. The level of FACEM direct supervision and teaching is excellent. 

The NWRH is an ACEM Emergency Medicine Education and Training (EMET) hub for the North West of Tasmania and there is an opportunity to complete the ACEM Emergency Medicine Certificate, the Associateship in Intermediate Emergency Medicine and the Associateship in Advanced Emergency Medicine at this hospital. There is also an opportunity for registrars to participate in reciprocal learning as part of the EMET programme travelling to rural sites, providing education to providers of emergency care in remote and beautiful locations under FACEM supervision.

There is an opportunity for trainees that are approaching their fellowship to be rostered on the consultant roster with FACEM supervision to support the early transition between registrar and consultant.   A Senior Registrar role is available to those who have passed their written Fellowship and are studying towards their OSCE, or those who have completed all exams and are not yet time complete.

The NWRH Emergency Department is accredited by the Australasian College for Emergency Medicine for twelve months training in Emergency Medicine with approval for completion of Paediatric Emergency Requirements. The ED is proud of its success in guiding candidates through the primary and fellowship examinations and mentoring those IMGs who are completing the ACEM SIMG pathway towards Fellowship. The department is also accredited for Advanced Skills Posts in Emergency Medicine for both ACCRM and RACGP and we encourage trainees from these colleges to apply for this position.   The hospital also has other accredited teaching programs including medicine, surgery, palliative care, anaesthetics and paediatrics, and rotations in these other specialty areas are available to registrars.

We have a diverse team, with clinicians from more than ten countries in our department.  Our FACEMs have a wide range of backgrounds from subspecialty training in simulation and toxicology to PEM training, mental health, palliative care, FACEMs with experience in humanitarian contexts and those apart of the Australian Defence Force.

If you want to know if our department might be a good fit, one of our FACEMs or present registrars would be happy to talk with you about their experience. 

Details Of Appointment

Fixed term part time, shift-worker position working 9.88 hours per fortnight with 10 hours pro rata paid education time that includes a structured education day rostered every 4 weeks and self-directed learning in the second fortnight of the month.

Commencing 2 February 2026 until 31 January 2027

*notwithstanding hours may be negotiated with the successful applicant

• Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time and part time vacancies.

Salary:

Medical Practitioner Level 5-11 - $134,930  - $189,005 per annum + 12% superannuation + access to salary packaging 

• Salary range is in accordance with Medical Practitioners Agreement 2022

Eligibility:

Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria:

1. General or limited registration with the Medical Board of Australia 

The Head of the State Service has determined that the person nominated for this job is to satisfy a pre‑employment check before taking up the appointment, on promotion or transfer. The following checks are to be conducted:

1. Conviction checks in the following areas:
2. crimes of violence
3. sex related offences
4. serious drug offences
5. crimes involving dishonesty
6. Identification check
7. Disciplinary action in previous employment check.

How To Apply

Apply Online.  Please click the "Apply" button on this screen.  This ensures important questions about you are answered. 

You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application outlining your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties.

Please Note:

• We do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria.
• All attachments must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.
• Referee details are submitted as part of the online application so make sure you have the contact details of two referees before applying.

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

We encourage you to review the Applicant Guide, Statement of Duties, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and selection criteria.

Statement Of Duties

• Generic Registrar-Senior Registrar MP5-11 (June 2024) CSU (3)
• Generic Registrar-Senior Registrar MP5-11 (June 2024) CSU.pdf
• Applicant Guide
• Department of Health - Applicant Guide June 22.pdf
• Department of Health - Applicant Guide June 22.docx

For More Information

Sophie Coghlan

• Position: Administrative Officer - Medical Workforce Unit
• Phone:  0456 786 633
• E-mail: sophie.coghlan@ths.tas.gov.au 

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