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

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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:

1) Day ED1 SMO: On-call for Neo resus until 2200.
2) ED2 Anaesthetic SMO: On-call for anaesthetics for the entire 24-hour period.
3) 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.
4) SMO Line (1030-2100): This rostered line does not have an on-call component but ensures presence during its assigned hours.

 

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Location:

Emerald, Central HHS, QLD

Frame 40803

Payment Frequency:

Weekly payroll

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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.

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Why work at this 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 this 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

 

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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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