Staff Specialist in Obstetrics & Gynaecology

Plexus Medical Recruitment

Job Description

The primary function of the position is to assist the Director of Obstetrics and Gynaecologist in the provision of an effective, efficient and equitable obstetric and gynaecology service at Cairns Base Hospital. Participation in outreach obstetrics and gynaecology services in the Cairns and Hinterland Health Service District and leadership and teaching to the junior medical staff (House Officers/Registrars) allocated to Department of Women’s Health is expected. Participation in undergraduate teaching of medical students is also required.

Cairns is the international gateway to Tropical North Queensland. Cairns has some of the most beautiful beaches in Queensland. Swimming enclosures are provided at most beaches. Cairns is a popular travel destination for foreign tourists because of its tropical climate and proximity to many attractions. The Great Barrier Reef can be reached in less than an hour by boat. The Daintree National Park and Cape Tribulation, about 130 kilometres (80 miles) north of Cairns, are popular areas for experiencing a tropical rainforest. It is also a starting point for people wanting to explore Cooktown, Cape York Peninsula, and the Atherton Tableland.

The city has used its natural surrounds to its advantage with the construction of several small theme parks for tourists. Among them are the Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park and the Kuranda Skyrail Gondola Cableway, which extends for 7.5 kilometres over World Heritage rainforest