About the practice : The clinic is located in the Gladstone Central Shopping Centre in West Gladstone and has been open since 2001. It has developed a long-standing patient base. The practice has 5 GPs (4FTE), 1 Nurse Practitioner, 3 nurses, 3 receptionists, and a practice manager. They are a family clinic with long-term staff and doctors. They pride themselves on a supportive work environment and high-quality care.Vacancy description : Practice Information: The clinic is part of a group of practices. The practice prides itself on providing high-quality family care from birth through to old age. They also operate a skin cancer clinic for diagnosis and management of malignant skin conditions. They are generally a private billing practice although exceptions can be made for those with genuine financial need. The practice has a QML pathology collection facility on site and has a pharmacy adjoining. About Gladstone: Gladstone is the industrial hub of QLD, located 600km north of Brisbane and 100km South of Rockhampton. You can expect a tropical environment with hot summers and mild winters. Gladstone has a public Marina and surrounding parklands which is great for families.The appointment is for a full-time General Practitioner in a multi-disciplined General Family Practice. It is envisioned the candidate will work 5 days per week (8am – 5.00pm) and alternate Saturday (9.00am to 12.00pm). The following is a list of typical duties at the clinic the candidate would be expected to have qualifications to perform competently:Pre-Requisite Skills General Practice: Knowledge of chronic disease management – diabetes, respiratory medicine, acute and chronic cardiovascular disease, geriatrics, paediatrics, ENT, dermatology, cancer diagnosis, management plans, joint disease, pain management, appropriate diagnosis referrals and management plans.Surgical: Minor surgical procedures within clinic only, excision skin lesion, repair of wounds, removal of foreign bodies in the eyes, drainage abscess, treatment of warts, non-manipulative orthopaedics, removal of hormone implants, cortisone joint injections, and minor skin cancer surgical procedures.Obstetrics / Gynaecology: Contraceptive advice, STD management, antenatal care, no confinements or labour ward, pap smear tests, postnatal care, breast disease.Anaesthetics: Local anaesthetics only, nerve blocks for minor regional procedures.Emergency: Acute respiratory medicine, asthma management, cardiovascular medicine, stabilisation prior to evacuation to local hospital, ECG interpretation, IV access, airway management. After Hours: Yes, alternating shifts with other GPs for patients of our practice only.Qualifications and Experience: 2 years GP experience (RACGP equivalent), AHPRA Registration.Salary Information: 55% gross medical billings or $80/hour for first 12 weeks, whichever is greater.Application link:Vacancy closing date: 31 / 05 / 2025Business location:Street address: shop 41, Night Owl Centre, 65 Dawson RoadCity: West GladstoneState: QLDPostcode: 4680Country: Australia
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