Position Description:
Locum doctor to complete Health assessments, care plans and general medical visits. This service completes age-appropriate vaccinations, mental health care maternal and child health, men's and women's health. Promotion of prevention and management of chronic disease, small procedures, school health assessments, outreach clinics and weekly Nursing Home visit for Cherbourg. Cherbourg offers COVID vaccinations weekly and POCT for COVID. Must be empathetic to the needs of Indigenous health and work towards Closing the Gap on health inequities. Must be a team player willing to work with our health team in providing a holistic outlook to health.
1. Modern well-equipped facilities
2. Great opportunities to expand your skill set with a range of outreach, aged care and school-based services
3. A house is provided in Murgon and a unit is provided in Kingaroy
4. Finish at 3pm on a Friday to enable travel
Qualifications & Experience:
5. VR registered
6. Must have experience in an Aboriginal Medical Service
7. GP Experience working within an Indigenous community
8. Ability to complete Health assessments, Care Plans, Mental health care plans
9. Must have completed the COVID vaccination training
10. Must have had COVID vaccinations
Hours: Full Time (approximately 38hr week).
After Hours Requirements: No
Salary: $1,400 - $1,500 per day
Benefits:
11. Accommodation provided with internet.
12. Access to Car While on Placement (if required)
13. Flight paid for doctor (only if required)
14. Two locations in Kingaroy and Cherbourg Minimum of 2-week contract required
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