General Practitioner - Gladstone
The local Aboriginal and Islander Community Controlled Health Service in Gladstone is seeking a General Practitioner.
Summary about this job
General Practitioners
Company: Health Workforce Qld
Location: Gladstone & Central QLD
Work type: Full Time
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Phone: +61-7-5434-6998
Fax: +61-7-9330-8524
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Detail information about job General Practitioner - Gladstone. Terms and conditions vacancy
The local Aboriginal and Islander Community Controlled Health Service in Gladstone is seeking a General Practitioner.
The practice is in the central business district of the town, in a new, purpose built facility. It is a bulk billing practice with online claiming. The role is fully supported by an experienced, multidisciplinary health team consisting of a Clinical Practice Manager, Registered Nurses, Aboriginal Health Workers and Medical Receptionists.
Gladstone sits at the start of the Great Barrier Reef, and our beautiful Harbour is surrounded by a multitude of easily accessible islands, for camping, fishing or resort style. Gladstone incorporates the seaside towns of Boyne Island and Tannum Sands, as well as Calliope. Gladstone is easy driving distance to Rockhampton, one hour to the north, or southeast to historic Bundaberg, Agnes Waters and the town of 1770 is a two hour drive away.
The Practice is further supported by visiting allied health professionals - podiatry, exercise physiology, diabetic educator and visiting specialists in mental health, endocrinology, paediatrics and cardiology. The health service provides comprehensive primary health care services, with targeted programs for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health, preventative health, chronic disease management, maternal and child health, tobacco cessation, aged care and healthy lifestyles. There is a desire to open for a half day Saturday.
There are no scheduled out of hour's requirements. Attendance at community events may be required on an occasional weekend. This position is 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday. No on call requirements.
Attractive salaried remuneration package with salary sacrifice, four weeks annual leave and one weeks professional development paid leave per year. Accommodation paid for six – twelve months in a fully furnished house/apartment – negotiable on longevity of placement.
There is a large range of both public and private schools for primary and secondary schooling, a campus of Central Qld University/CQ Tafe offering a wide variety of higher education as well as a dedicated Technical College at Gladstone State High School.
The area offers plenty of sporting and recreational activities and opportunities, and has a dedicated entertainment and restaurant precinct. With parks, playgrounds, sporting venues, islands, beaches and beautiful weather, this town offers you everything.
Requirements of the position:
- Current and unconditional registration with AHPRA
- Fellowship with RACGP or ACRRM
- Ability to pass a federal police check
If you are an enthusiastic General Practitioner who would like to make a real difference in people's lives, would like to be part of an experienced, supportive team of health care providers, this Medical Health Service is for you. Please email your CV to Naomi Wallace [email protected] or phone the office on 07 3105 7800.
Following successful placement eligible candidates may be entitled to receive support and financial assistance through Health Workforce Queensland’s comprehensive workforce attraction and retention incentives.