Registrar

Emergency Department Registrar

Location: Launceston, Tasmania

Employment Type: Fixed‑term, Full‑time

Hours: Up to 76 hours per fortnight

Start Date: ASAP

Contract Length: Fixed‑term to 7 February 2027 (up to 2‑year contracts available)

Salary: $134,930 – $189,005 p.a. pro rata + 12% superannuation

Our client is seeking motivated Emergency Medicine Registrars to join a high‑acuity, consultant‑supported Emergency Department in Northern Tasmania’s major referral hospital.

About the Department

This ED is a modern 43‑bed unit seeing approximately 45,000 presentations annually, with a 30–40% admission rate and a 20% paediatric caseload. As the referral centre for Northern Tasmania with no bypass, registrars gain exposure to true emergency breadth and acuity, supported by:

• All major inpatient specialties on site
• Fully supported ICU with ECMO capability
• 24‑hour cardiac interventional angiography
• Direct FACEM supervision from 8:00am–midnight, 7 days per week

Training & Development

The department is accredited for 24 months of ACEM training, including paediatric logbook and TS4 accreditation. Registrars receive 5 hours of protected teaching per week and access to:

• ED Ultrasound special skills positions
• 6‑month Anaesthetics rotation
• Medical specialty rotations
• Protected CST time for Senior Registrars
• Structured Primary and Fellowship Exam preparation

Eligibility

• AHPRA General or Limited Registration
• Working With Children Registration
• ACEM/FACCRM/EMC/EMD pathway engagement desirable

This hospital is part of an innovative and dynamic organisation dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of the surrounding community. They are committed to providing the highest levels of healthcare and services.
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This is a 300-bed public hospital that provides acute care facilities in the state of Tasmania. Every year the hospital treats over 24,000 inpatients and over 225,000 outpatients.

Location information

Located in one of Tasmania's major cities, it is a vibrant hub for food and wine, culture and nature. In fact, the whole region is packed with city and country charm, gorgeous old towns, excellent food and wine and beautiful scenic highlights.

Attractions in the region include:

• Colonial and Victorian architecture
• Art galleries, museums
• Vineyards
• A natural water basin
• Scenic walking trails, native bushland and wildlife