Emerald Hospital, QLD
About
A vibrant, forward thinking hospital with a pro-active approach to fatigue management. This is a fantastic place for SMOs who want to focus solely on ED work and GPA's looking for long lists.
Key facts about Emerald Hospital
Hours and On-call
10 hour shifts (AM, PM & Nights)
Emerald Hospital's on-call setup ensures continuous coverage with senior medical officers (SMOs) across various departments, enhancing support and managing fatigue effectively:
- Day ED1 SMO: On-call for Neo resus until 2200.
- ED2 Anaesthetic SMO: On-call for anaesthetics for the entire 24-hour period.
- Evening SMO: On-call for Neoresus from 2200 to 0730 and covers ED from shift end (0030) until the next morning. This role is rarely activated.
- SMO Line (1030-2100): This rostered line does not have an on-call component but ensures presence during its assigned hours.
Location:
Emerald, Central HHS, QLD
Payment Frequency:
Weekly payroll
Orientation
Full orientation and checklist provided two weeks before starting with logins and passwords.
On-the-day induction provided by one of the Senior Medical Officers.
Why work at Emerald Hospital
- Emerald is a level 3 facility that has recently undergone a $10 million facelift.
- Coverage across shifts from SMO's.
- Round the clock nursing support (5 on day and evening shifts and 3 overnights), all very experienced and knowledgeable.
- The Hospital treast various surgical pathology locally such as appendicitis, ectopic pregnancy, absecess, upper GI bleeding, food boluses.
- A stable workforce as far as Obs & Anaesthetics is concerned, with both rostered on throughout the week and staying in it's "own lane".
- PHO support (one in ED and on call for surgery, one on wards)
What facilities does Emerald Hospital feature?
- Two resuscitation bays for critical care emergencies.
- Four outpatient consultation rooms for non-emergency cases.
- Dedicated telehealth space for remote consultations.
- Isolation treatment bay for managing contagious diseases.
- Various consultation rooms for patient assessment and management.
- Medical records area for efficient patient information management.
- New allied health gym to facilitate rehabilitation and patient recovery.
- Plaster room for orthopaedic emergencies and casting.
- External decontamination shower for handling hazardous material exposure emergencies.
- CT
- X-Ray
- Blood bank
- MRI
Complexities, inpatients, and ED presentations
- Busy ED with an average of 45 presentations a day.
- Roughly 300 births a year
- Great for GPA's interested in long lists
Hospital team and culture:
- Excellent culture with supportive staff.
- Energetic cohort of experienced nurses
- Make the effort to ensure the locum beds in and feels like a valued member of the team
- Training opportunities, including support for locums and teaching participation. Happy to support locums with any knowledge gaps (for example neo-resus)
Mental health support:
Access to both EAP and DNA's partnership with MyMirror
Impact on local community:
The hospital plays a crucial role in providing medical services to the community, including emergency care and obstetrics.
Accommodation details:
A self contained, private unit close to the hospital with everything you will need.
Things to do in the area:
Emerald is a vibrant town in Central Queensland with a population of around 15,000. Known for its rich agricultural heritage in cotton and citrus farming, it offers a blend of rural charm and modern amenities.
The town is located along the Nogoa River and is a gateway to the stunning Sapphire Gemfields.
Accessible by air from Brisbane and Rockhampton or by road via the Capricorn Highway, Emerald provides a welcoming community and opportunities to explore local nature and history
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