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Neonatal follow-up Major Rural Referral Hospital | Regional NSW Permanent Full-Time or Part-Time We are partnering with a major rural referral hospital in regional New South Wales to recruit an experienced Staff Specialist in General Paediatrics to join a wellestablished, highperforming paediatric service. This is an outstanding opportunity to practice highacuity, broadscope paediatrics within one of the largest regional hospitals in NSW, while enjoying a genuine worklife balance and strong professional support. The Hospital This hospital is a 282bed rural referral facility and is the largest healthcare provider in NSW outside the SydneyWollongongNewcastle metropolitan area. It serves as the primary referral centre for a vast regional catchment across northern NSW and is a key training and specialist hub within its Local Health District. The Paediatric Service The Paediatric and Adolescent Inpatient Unit is the major referral service for the New England, North West and Upper Hunter regions. Key service highlights 18bed Paediatric Unit Over 2,600 inpatient admissions annually Approximately 5,000 outpatient presentations per year Broad inpatient case mix including: General paediatrics, Orthopaedics, Ophthalmology, Gastroenterology, Endocrinology, Oncology and Mental health Strong, experienced community allied health team delivering developmental assessments and specialty clinics The service is further supported by regular visiting subspecialty outreach clinics from a major tertiary childrens hospital, including: Paediatric Surgery Endocrinology Neurology Respiratory / Cystic Fibrosis HaematologyOncology Immunology Cardiology Neonatal followup Rehabilitation and brain injury Outofhome care Neonatal Services (Core Component of the Role) The hospital provides Level 3 Neonatal Services, supporting newborns delivered within a Level 4 maternity service. The paediatric team: Attends all highrisk deliveries Provides neonatal resuscitation, stabilisation and ongoing care for infants 32 weeks'' gestation or 1500 g Manages initial stabilisation of unexpectedly premature infants prior to NETS retrieval Works closely with NETS and a major tertiary childrens hospital Special Care Nursery provides Shortterm CPAP, Phototherapy, Sepsis management, Glucose stabilisation, Feeding, growth and temperature regulation, Transition care for infants returning from tertiary units. Neonatal care represents more than 50% of the inpatient workload, making this a defining and rewarding component of the role. Candidates with general paediatrics and neonatal experience or interest are strongly encouraged to apply and will play a key role in ongoing service development. Essential Criteria Primary medical degree registrable with AHPRA FRACP (General Paediatrics) or eligibility via approved overseas specialist pathways Recent and comprehensive experience in General Paediatrics Strong communication, leadership and teamwork skills Commitment to teaching, professional development and quality improvement Demonstrated engagement in clinical governance and patient advocacy What''s On Offer Competitive Staff Specialist salary: $186,241 - $229,825 Permanent fulltime or parttime flexibility Excellent clinical scope and acuity for a regional setting Strong tertiary links and subspecialty support Opportunity to shape and influence neonatal and paediatric services Supportive leadership and experienced multidisciplinary team Lifestyle This role is based in a vibrant regional city offering the best of both worlds a relaxed rural lifestyle complemented by strong education, sporting and cultural opportunities. Easy access to coastal NSW Direct flights and road access to Sydney Affordable housing and familyfriendly living Excellent schools and community facilities #J-18808-Ljbffr