== The Position == As an unaccredited ICU or Anaesthetics CMO you will put in to practice your prior experience and expertise whilst also accessing the support of Consultant Specialists. Providing assistance and advice to urgent medical issues throughout the hospital and contributing to the PART team to respond to Hospital Emergencies when required, you will also offer full support to those admitted to the Critical Care Service. You will be able to commit to a 12-18 month contract, and you will have a team approach with the ability to work alongside nurses, allied health professionals and those who offer pastoral care services. You will support and educate junior staff and students whilst also showing a continued commitment to developing your own skills and knowledge. With a wealth of experience you will have the confidence to work independently whilst also having the ability to guide other members of the team. The Hospital This 144-bed private not-for-profit acute hospital provides a broad range of medical, surgical, maternity and specialist services to the local population as well as to communities across central and northern Victoria. The hospital has Day Procedure, Sleep Disorders, Critical Care, Rehabilitation, and Coronary Angiography units to name but a few. It is a hospital committed to providing high quality care and service to meet individual and community needs. The state of the art Critical Care unit was opened in 2009 and currently has 8 beds, 4 of which are set up for Intense Care / High Dependency and four for Coronary Care patients. == The Location == With a population of 112,000 people, this thriving provincial city offers excellent schooling, affordable housing and a great arts culture. Located just 90 minutes from Melbourne, you will be able to escape the hustle, bustle and traffic of larger cities and enjoy the amenities instead. Surrounded by 31 vineyards and many boutique wineries, this is a rapidly developing regional city with much to offer families, couples and individuals alike. Good restaurants, extensive cultural activities and the great outdoors are all on your doorstep and the ever popular Melbourne vibe can be experienced throughout the city. == Essential Criteria == With AHPRA General Registration you will have a proven background in Intensive care and have a passion for this field of medicine. If you do not have current AHPRA registration you must be eligible for registration with experience in a comparable healthcare system. In a popular and desirable location, this opportunity with see you join a recently developed health service with modern facilities. For more information please apply now or contact Carol for a no-obligation discussion today on +61 2 8353 9023 or email csmith@wave.com.au.