Locum General Practitioner | Aboriginal Medical Service
| Contract : | Locum |
| Location : | Newman, Western Australia |
| Specialty : | |
| Salary Range: | AU$1400 - AU$1600 per day + additional benefits |
| Job Ref : | 32542 |
| Name : | Emma Gordon |
| Email : | emma@elective.com.au |
Locum in remote Aboriginal communities and make an impact to the health and well-being outcomes of these communities.
- Ongoing locum shifts available 2 weeks on 2 weeks off
- Work as part of a supportive team to deliver primary healthcare services in remote communities
- Excellent daily rate and benefits on offer
The Organisation
You will be working for an Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service located in the East Pilbara region of Western Australia. The service provides comprehensive and culturally appropriate primary health care services to four remote Aboriginal communities.
The passionate and multidisciplinary team of qualified and experienced health professionals including 4x GP's, Remote Area Nurses and Aboriginal Health Workers provide holistic and high quality health care to clients throughout the region.
The Job
- As a General Practitioner, you will provide culturally safe GP services within a comprehensive primary health care framework
- You will report to the Clinical Manager - Remote Services
- You will be responsible for undertaking a multidisciplinary and integrated approach to manage illness, promote well-being, maintain health systems, provide education and training and encourage community health action.
- With substantial support and collegiate networks available including visiting specialists, this General Practitioner role is integral to ensuring clinical leadership, cultural integrity and high standards of clinical care
- Ongoing locum shifts available 2 weeks on 2 weeks off
Rewards
- Generous daily rate
- Accommodation provided when working in the remote communities .
- Paid transportation from place of origin for each authorised rostered rotation
- Vehicle provided for operational purposes within the communities
Requirements
- Vocationally registered General Practitioner with current Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency registration
- Demonstrated understanding of the principles of comprehensive primary health care and Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services as well as an understanding of the issues affecting the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal people, including social determinants of health
- Demonstrated commitment to improving Aboriginal health through primary health care and demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and sensitively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
- Ability to travel in remote areas by light aircraft and/or a Four Wheel Drive vehicle (as required)
- Completion of an appropriate emergency medicine course such as REST, REACT or equivalent would be highly regarded
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