Queensland

Ramsay Health Care is Australia’s largest and most respected private hospital operator. We have opportunities for enrolled and registered nurses, medical practitioners and other health practitioners available in hospitals located all over the country including Perth, Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Gold Coast and Cairns. Ramsayjobs is your ticket to an exciting and rewarding career with Ramsay Health Care.

Queensland

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To express an interest in any of these opportunities, please email opps4docs@ramsayhealth.com.au advising your location of interest and specialty, accompanied by an up-to-date CV.

Caboolture Private Hospital

Perfect time to step out on your own!

Caboolture Private Hospital is currently looking for Specialists interested in serving the growing needs of privately insured and DVA patients within the Shire. The Hospital is situated in close proximity to the Caboolture business centre and services the urban and rural communities surrounding Caboolture, Morayfield, Burpengary, Woodford, Dayboro, Bribie Island and Glasshouse Mountains .

Caboolture Private Hospital is a fully accredited medical and surgical facility collocated with the Caboolture Public Hospital . The hospital has 44 beds, a Day Oncology Unit and 2 Operating Theatres. Access to Radiology, Pathology, Allied Health and Pharmacy Services is available on site as well as an on site RMO to assist with medical admissions Mon – Fri as the hospital is supported by the collocation arrangements with the Caboolture Public Hospital .

Our Services include ENT, gastroenterology including endoscopic procedures, general medicine, general surgery, gynaecology, haematology, IVF, medical oncology, plastic surgery, oral & maxillofacial surgery, orthopaedic surgery, vascular surgery, urology, eye surgery and orthopaedic hand therapy.

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

Anaesthetists
General Physicians
General Surgeons
Gynaecologists
Ophthalmologists

BUT WAIT, THERE'S MORE!

Caboolture is an eligible community of the Australian Government’s “More Doctors for Outer Metropolitan Areas Relocation Incentive Grant” which provides financial assistance to eligible doctors setting up a private practice in eligible locations / communities. Please refer to: www.health.gov.au/outermetro

WHERE ARE WE?

Caboolture is a:

45 minute drive North from the centre of Brisbane (even less if you live in Brisbane ’s northern suburbs) and easily accessible by a 6-lane highway;
20 minutes from Bribie Island ; and
Only 35 minutes from the beaches and attractions of the Sunshine Coast .

For more information about Caboolture, please visit: www.caboolture.qld.gov.au

INTERESTED?
To express an interest in any of the opportunities listed at this hospital or any of our other hospitals; please email an up-to-date CV to opps4docs@ramsayhealth.com.au advising your location of interest and the opportunity.

Cairns Private Hospital, Far North Queensland

Escape the rat race and come to where you can really make a difference.

Cairns Private Hospital is a modern 133 bed licensed facility with 5 operating theatres, two day procedure rooms, a cardiac catheterisation lab and a 7 bed CCU/HDU. We also have 12 day renal chairs and 4 day oncology chairs.

Cairns Private caters for a full range of specialties including orthopaedics, cardiology, general surgery, obstetrics and gynaecology, general medicine, plastic surgery, ENT, urology, ophthalmology, gastroenterology, sleep and respiratory.

Cairns is one of the fastest growing populations in Australia and offers a unique lifestyle opportunity whilst providing an exceptional collegial environment with exciting growth opportunities for the young medical professional.

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

Anaesthetists
Cardiologists
Physicians (General & Rehabilitation)
Oncologist

LIVING IN FAR NORTH QUEENSLAND
The Cairns and surrounding region now has a population of almost 250,000 and has a large tourist industry offering all the ‘bells and whistles’ you would expect in a capital city – fine dining, cultural activities, excellent shopping, a high-standard of accommodation, weekend getaways and family activities.

Cairns is often referred to as “the gateway to two World Heritage areas - the Great Barrier Reef and the Wet Tropics Rainforest.”

Come and join us at Cairns Private Hospital and spend your weekends snorkelling on the reef or exploring our wonderful region.

For more information about what Cairns can offer you, please view the Cairns and Tropical North Queensland Website at: www.tropicalaustralia.com.au

Caloundra Private Hospital, Sunshine Coast

Looking for a sea change?

Exciting opportunities exist for Specialists interested in establishing themselves in private practice on the Sunshine Coast .

Caloundra Private Hospital is located at the southern end of the Sunshine Coast in peaceful surroundings only minutes from the beach. The hospital has 64 beds and offers a range of surgical and medical services including respiratory, gastroenterology, rheumatology, cardiology, gynaecology, orthopaedics, plastic and reconstructive, laparascopic and colorectal surgery.

Surgically, Caloundra Private Hospital is particularly strong in the areas of orthopaedics and general surgery.

The hospital has a four bed High Dependency service to aid in the care of patients requiring a higher level of care and patients recovering from major surgery. 24 hour Resident Medical Officer cover is also available.

In addition, Caloundra Private Hospital has 3 operating theatres that are spacious and fully-equipped with the latest medical and surgical technology. Theatres are backed up by a 5 bed recovery unit.

The Hospital is constantly evolving in response to the changing health care needs of its community and as such is building its commitment in areas such as cataract surgery and palliative medicine.

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

Physicians (general and subspecialty)
RMOs / CMOs

HOW CAN CALOUNDRA PRIVATE ASSIST YOU?
Private specialists’ consulting suites are collocated within the Hospital campus – offering you convenience for reviewing in-patients. We can provide you a ready-made, trouble free practice with private consulting rooms and secretarial support available immediately for the successful practitioner/s.

Caloundra Private Hospital will also provide assistance with marketing your practice to establish a referral base.

WHY THE SUNSHINE COAST?
To find out more information about dinning, night life, attractions and activities on the Sunshine Coast, please visit the Caloundra Tourism website at www.caloundratourism.com.au

INTERESTED?
To express an interest in any of the opportunities listed at this hospital or any of our other hospitals; please email an up-to-date CV to opps4docs@ramsayhealth.com.au advising your location of interest and the opportunity.

Greenslopes Private Hospital, Brisbane

ABOUT US…
Greenslopes Private Hospital, located just 5kms from Brisbane ’s CBD, is Australia ’s largest private hospital with 580 beds.

Greenslopes is at the forefront of tertiary health care and offers doctors all the advantages of a leading private hospital as well as a tertiary teaching hospital.

Greenslopes Private offers excellent opportunities to establish your private practice as well as complete your training.

COME TRAIN WITH US…
The benefits of working & training at Greenslopes Private Hospital include:

a good working & clinical environment;
All major adult specialties are represented (except obstetrics);
Modern facilities including 14 Theatres with state of the art technology;
3 Catheter Laboratories, 18 bed Coronary Care Unit, 12 bed Intensive Care Unit;
24 hour Emergency Centre;
Ready access to onsite Radiology, Pathology and Cardiology providers;
Onsite research centre & clinical trials;
Well equipped library;
Support of Visiting Medical Officers for Pre-Vocational Training and Post Graduate Specialty Training; and
22 post graduate college accredited training positions available.

OR, ESTABLISH YOUR PRIVATE PRACTICE WITH US...
Greenslopes Private supports new visiting medical officers in every way possible. The marketing team provides initial support with letters of introduction to GPs, promotion in hospital publications and inclusion in our extensive GP education program which has a strong reputation amongst GPs.

Short, mid and long term onsite specialist accommodation options exist for doctors commencing private practice. Private sessional suites provide an excellent option for specialists who are starting out and Greenslopes staff provides support and advice on a range of private practice issues including bookings and billings. The hospital offers options to lease or purchase suites.

Hillcrest Rockhampton Private Hospital, Central Queensland

The hospital is a 64 bed medical and surgical hospital specialising in orthopaedics, ophthalmology, general surgery, urology, plastic surgery, oral surgery, gynaecology, IVF; and general medicine.

The hospital has 3 theatres with 3 stage recovery and a 4 bed high dependency unit.

Hillcrest-Rockhampton was established over 100 years ago and has recently undergone a $3 million dollar Theatre and Day Surgery complex refurbishment.

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?
Hillcrest-Rockhampton Private Hospital has opportunities for any specialty, in particular Anaesthetists and General Physicians.

In addition, Hillcrest-Rockhampton has a very strong relationship with the public hospital accommodating orthopaedic day case patients and medical patients. An opportunity for VMO status with the public hospital may be considered.

HOW CAN HILLCREST-ROCKHAMPTON PRIVATE ASSIST YOU?
We will provide a relocation assistance package, ensuring that you and your family settle into our community as smoothly as possible. We will also provide support with setting up your private practice and assistance with marketing your practice to the community through:

inclusion in Hillcrest Specialist Directory
Letter’s of Introduction to the GPs in the community; and
Access to Hillcrest Specialist Suites in Emerald

LIVING AND WORKING IN CENTRAL QUEENSLAND
Rockhampton is a city of 60,000 and is approximately 640kms north of Brisbane . The total population of Rockhampton and its surrounding districts is approximately 120,000 with approximately 30% of the population aged over 50 years.

Rockhampton is one of Australia ’s most diverse cities. Surrounded by coastal and rural landscapes, the city truly is the definition of the outback meeting the reef. Rockhampton provides a relaxed and casual lifestyle with all the essential facilities within easy reach. We have 4 major shopping centres and cater for all tastes in the selection of restaurants within the city. In average traffic conditions, it only takes 20 minutes from one side of the city to the other.

Real Estate is affordable with homes located in the “Range” area which is within 5 minutes of the medical precinct. Rockhampton is well endowed with excellent schools that are well equipped and provide the highest level of education and have an excellent reputation for achieving outstanding academic results. The Central Queensland University provides an educational base in the region and has gained an excellent reputation. There is also a TAFE college for further education and vocational training.

Opportunities exist for spouses within the city offering a wide diversity of business, social and sporting opportunities. All major airlines provide flight services between Rockhampton and Brisbane - a one-hour flight!

For further information about the Rockhampton region, please visit: www.rockhamptoninfo.com.au

INTERESTED?
To express an interest in any of the opportunities listed at this hospital or any of our other hospitals; please email an up-to-date CV to opps4docs@ramsayhealth.com.au advising your location of interest and the opportunity.

John Flynn Private Hospital, Gold Coast

Work in a world class facility and live by the beach in one of Australia’s most liveable cities.

The John Flynn Hospital on Queensland’s Gold Coast is a 317 bed private hospital. Local demographics include twice the national average of over 65’s, and a high component of veterans resulting in a high demand for hospital services.

The hospital services consist of:

24 hour Emergency Care Centre;
56 bed general medical ward;
39 bed Surgical Unit incorporating General Surgery, Urology, and ENT;
27 Bed Orthopaedic Ward;
12 Chair Day Surgery;
7 bed CCU and Cath Lab;
56 beds cardiac surgery, cardiology and vascular unit;
12 bed Intensive Care;
Maternity;
Renal Dialysis;
30 bed rehabilitation unit;
28 bed oncology unit plus day chemotherapy unit & radiotherapy;
8 Operating Theatres with the latest high definition camera equipment; and
Onsite pharmacy, Imaging (including MRI) and Pathology Laboratory

In addition, plans are underway to develop a new day surgery incorporating 4 theatres/procedures rooms.

Most specialists at John Flynn have VMO appointments at the public hospital situated 5 klms away.

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?
The Gold and Tweed Coasts are amongst Australia’s fastest growing communities and the hospital is expanding rapidly, therefore Specialists from any interest group are welcomed. However, there is a strong need for a

General surgeon
Colo-rectal surgeon
Vascular surgeon
Neurologist
Gastroenterologist
Obstetrician
Endocrinologist
Geriatrician
Respiratory Physician; and
General Physician

We are also seeking:

Rehabilitation Physicians - Rehabilitation services have grown considerably and have moved in Mar 08 to a new 30 bed purpose built facility. Extensive opportunities exist for rehabilitation specialists to build a thriving practice.
Emergency Physicians - FACEMs or trainees about to complete FACEM, for our Emergency Care Centre; and
Career Medical Officers (CMOs) for our Intensive Care Unit.

ESTABLISHING PRIVATE PRACTICE AT JOHN FLYNN
The campus has 2 onsite medical centres plus sessional consulting. The hospital offers financial assistance to establish your practice in either permanent rooms or sessional suites. Our business development manager is able to assist in the promotion of your practice to local GPs and other specialists.

LIVING AND WORKING ON THE GOLD COAST
As well as an ideal holiday destination, the Gold Coast also offers an excellent lifestyle with beachfront, waterfront, acreage and apartment living all readily available within easy reach of our world famous beaches. The hospital is situated within 5 minutes from the Gold Coast airport for ease of access to both domestic and some international flights.

There are a range of private schools achieving excellent results for their students. Bond and Griffith Universities have Gold Coast Campuses offering a range of degrees including Medicine. Both Universities are keen to partner with VMOs for placement of medical students and are currently appointing lecturing positions.

Nambour Selangor Private Hospital, Sunshine Coast Hinterland

Come and join us on the Sunshine Coast …

Nambour Selangor Private Hospital is located in the central Sunshine Coast hinterland. The Hospital is a 100-bed facility providing a wide range of health services including Obstetrics and Maternity services, Level 2 Special Care Nursery, Critical Care services (Intensive care), surgical services, Respiratory, General Medicine, Rehab and Palliative Care. Nambour Selangor Private Hospital has established an excellent reputation in the community for its high commitment to customer service, staff satisfaction and quality improvement.

Nambour Selangor Private works closely with Nambour General Hospital, so opportunities for sessional appointments are also available.

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

Specialists across all disciplines
RMOs and CMOs

HOW CAN NAMBOUR SELANGOR ASSIST YOU?
We can offer a worry-free opportunity providing assistance with:

Practice setup and management;
Relocation; and
Accommodation.

Nambour Selanor Private will also provide professional support and assistance with marketing related to the establishment of a referral base.

CONSIDER THIS…
The Sunshine Coast provides the ideal opportunity to enjoy a lifestyle that is both conducive to quality family life as well as professional development.

New Farm Clinic, Brisbane

Consultant Psychiatrists - Excellent Private Practice Opportunities

New Farm Clinic is a 90-bed specialist psychiatry facility fully accredited by the Australian Council on Healthcare Standards. It is located 3km from the CBD in the Brisbane suburb of New Farm. The Clinic is affiliated with the University of Queensland and offers a range of inpatient and day patient programs that specialise in the treatment of mood disorders, eating disorders, psycho-geriatrics and general acute psychiatry.

Opportunities exist for Consultant Psychiatrists to develop their private practice in the specialist Consulting Suites adjacent to New Farm Clinic. Sessional or full time rooms are available.

HOW CAN NEW FARM CLINIC ASSIST YOU?
With our newly refurbished consulting rooms available on site we can provide you with full secretarial, administration and marketing support to assist you in setting up your private practice. Our Consulting Suites are fully furnished and staffed by a Practice Manager and Specialist Medical Receptionists.

The New Farm Clinic Consulting Suites has 13 Psychiatrists practicing either on a full time or sessional basis.

INTERESTED?
To express an interest in any of the opportunities listed at this hospital or any of our other hospitals; please email an up-to-date CV to opps4docs@ramsayhealth.com.au advising your location of interest and the opportunity.

Noosa Hospital, Sunshine Coast

Always liked the idea of a sea change, but needed a reason to move things along?

Noosa Hospital, located close to the famous beaches and waterways of the Noosa region on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast is looking for Specialists interested in establishing a private practice in the community as well as Medical Officers to work in our busy Emergency Department.

In particular, we are currently looking for:

Urologists
Renal Physicians
Ophthalmologists
Plastic Surgeons;
Emergency Physicians; and
RMOs / CMOs

Noosa Hospital is a 96 bed private facility with a four bed ICU/four bed HDU, a busy emergency department and an operating suite comprising three (3) theatres and an endoscopy room.

Our key specialties include orthopaedics, general surgery, general medicine and womens’ health (excluding obstetrics).

Noosa Hospital is a unique facility in that it is a private hospital with a twenty year contract with the Queensland Government to provide services to the general public. The mix of patients in the hospital is ~ 45% private to 55% public. To this end we offer a distinctive opportunity by extending specialist Visiting Medical Officers (VMOs) the ability to treat both private and public patients all in the one location!

With access to public waiting list patients, newly qualified Specialists have the ability to progressively build their private practice while being assured of a guaranteed public patient income.

Noosa Hospital is an award winning contemporary facility set in natural bushland with patient rooms and consulting suites having views of the surrounding habitat. We have a magnificent Queensland lifestyle being close to beaches but away from the rat race of Brisbane.

HOW CAN WE ASSIST YOU IN ESTABLISHING YOUR PRACTICE?
Over the past eight years Noosa Hospital has worked closely with a large number of specialists assisting them with building their practices at the hospital. We have experience with setting up suites, billing processes and developing relationships with local General Practitioners. The hospital will offer an attractive assistance package to appropriate specialists.

In addition, we will help market your practice to the community through GP Education evenings, letters of introduction and inclusion in our Specialists Contact List.

North West Private Hospital, Brisbane

ABOUT US…
North West Private Hospital is a fully accredited surgical, obstetric and medical hospital situated 20 minutes “north west” of the Brisbane CBD. The Hospital has 86 beds including:

3 operating theatres, with 2 additional theatres currently under construction;
2 day surgery theatres;
2 dermatology procedure rooms;
a day oncology unit; and
a maternity unit with a Level 2 special care nursery- recently expanded to 15 cots

Our specialties include dermatology, general surgery, colorectal, O&G, orthopaedics, general medicine, urology, endocrinology, Adult ENT, paediatrics (medical and surgical ENT); gastroenterology, oral and maxillo-facial, plastics and breast surgery.

We are an acute care hospital committed to providing the highest standards of specialised services, skilled personnel and sophisticated technologies. The Hospital is a trail blazer with new and innovative procedures such as computer assisted surgery and the latest laparoscopic and endoscopic surgical equipment.

Recently North West Private Hospital became a Preferred – Tier 1 Department of Veterans Affairs accredited hospital which allows Veterans to have immediate access to the facilities without, in most cases, the need for prior approval.

North West Private Hospital prides itself on being an integral part of the North Brisbane community. We have a women’s health focus and are the only private obstetric unit on the northside of Brisbane. We offer services and amenities reflective of community expectations, whilst always striving to meet the growing needs of the individuals and families in Brisbane’s North.

North West has experienced Resident Medical Staff employed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to support the work of the specialists and provide additional care to patients.

We are an alternative to inner city hospitals, providing free on site car parking in a quiet and tranquil environment.

WHERE ARE WE HEADING?
North West is about to enter an exciting period of redevelopment. We are currently building two new operating theatres and our existing theatres will undergo extensive refurbishment. Our Level 2 Special Care Nursery has recently completed an expansion and our present Day Surgery Unit will be expanded due for completion in 2009.

HOW CAN NORTH WEST ASSIST YOU?
Our specialist suites are conveniently located within our existing consulting rooms on site and adjacent to the hospital and our newly completed Ramsay Place within the grounds of the hospital.

We have sessional suites available in these rooms. We are committed to assisting you develop your business with us and our Business Development Officer will provide support and direction in assisting you with strategies to market your new business. This will include practical advice on how to set up your practice and educational sessions which allow you to showcase your specialty to our local General Practitioners.

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?
We are interested in any of the specialties that we currently provide services in, particularly:

Anaesthetics (willing to do on-call and Obstetrics);
Colo-rectal Surgeon
O&G (opportunities exist from early 2009 once redevelopment finished);
Plastics (from 2009 once redevelopment finished); and
Urology
RMOs - Casual shifts available for holiday relief and sick leave

Pindara Private Hospital, Gold Coast

ABOUT US…
Pindara Private Hospital is a major private hospital (200+ beds) servicing the north end of the Gold Coast. Its market extends from northern NSW to the southern outskirts of Brisbane. We offer a comprehensive range of emergency, medical, surgical and maternity services and have a leading team of surgeons and physicians associated with the facility.

Pindara is a thriving hospital with the Emergency Centre seeing 25,000 patients per annum, making it a very busy facility with good admission throughput.

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?
Pindara Private Hospital and the Gold Coast has opportunities for all specialties however, there are particularly appealing opportunities for Physicians.

HOW CAN PINDARA ASSIST YOU?
Pindara will provide a comprehensive assistance and set-up package to appropriate Doctors looking to establish a practice on the Gold Coast. This package will be tailored to your particular needs and circumstance and may include such things as sessional rooms and assistance with initial practice set-up costs.

LOCAL INFORMATION…
Pindara Private Hospital is only 10 minutes form the heart of Surfers Paradise and is located in a growing medical precinct. Housing is affordable close to the hospital, providing an excellent opportunity for Specialists with young families. Very good private schooling is available and the climate of the Gold Coast is great for work and play.

St Andrew’s Ipswich Private Hospital, Ipswich

St Andrew’s Ipswich is a 101 bed community hospital that services the West Moreton region which encompasses areas from Boonah, Gatton and surrounding areas west to Toowoomba and east into Springfield, Springfield Lakes, Forest Lake, through to Jindalee and many other western Brisbane suburbs.

St Andrew’s Ipswich Private Hospital specialises in a number of clinical services including general surgery, orthopaedics, ENT, urology, gynaecology, oral and maxillo-facial, general medicine, obstetrics and paediatric medicine and surgery.

We also provide full acute medical services, including cardiac and critical care with twenty four hour in-house Medical Officer cover and an After-Hours Medical Service providing support to the general practitioners in our local and regional community.

The Hospital also has a contract with DVA and provides extensive services to veterans and their families. Pathology, Radiology, Allied Health and Pharmacy Services is also available.

We are located in the medical precinct of Ipswich , adjacent to the CBD with specialist rooms within a 5 minute walk of the hospital. Ample parking is available in the hospital car park and also in the surrounding streets.

WHO ARE WE CURRENTLY LOOKING FOR?

· Anaesthetists;

· Cardiologists;

· Dermatologists;

· General Physicians;

· General Surgeons;

· Obs&Gynae;

· Ophthalmologists;

· Psychiatrists;

· Respiratory Physicians; and

· RMOs / CMOs

HOW CAN ST ANDREW'S IPSWICH ASSIST YOU?

Some sessional rooms with limited administrative support in the local medical precinct are available, or alternatively, we may provide assistance for you to establish your own consulting suite.

St Andrew’s will also assist in building and marketing your practice to General Practitioners and the community, by facilitating a mail out of a Letter of Introduction to the GP community as well as including your contact details in our Specialist Contact List.

BUT WAIT, THERE'S MORE!

In addition, Ipswich is an eligible community of the “More Doctors for Outer Metropolitan Areas Relocation Incentive Grant”, an initiative of the Australian Government, Dept of Health and Ageing. The aim of this initiative is to increase the supply of doctors to outer metropolitan areas by providing financial incentives (up to $40,000) to assist doctors setting up a private practice in eligible communities.

Please refer to the: www.health.gov.au/outermetro for further information about this initiative and to determine if you meet the eligibility criteria.

COMMUNITY INFORMATION

Ipswich is at the centre of the western growth corridor and our population base is expected to grow from approximately 100,000 to 200,000 over the next ten years. Affordability of housing is pushing young families further west and into a number of adjacent developing communities such as Springfield and Ripley in the east and Laidley in the west.

Ipswich is a 45 minute drive west from the centre of Brisbane (even less if you live in Brisbane ’s western suburbs) and is accessible via the four lane Ipswich Motorway.