A full-time position for a clinical lead / general practitioner has become available to work for the Royal Flying Doctor Service in Kalgoorlie.
Kalgoorlie is located 593km from Perth with a population of around 39,000.
The Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) strives to make a positive difference to the health and well-being of people living and working in regional Western Australia.
The Practice
The Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) is looking for a clinical lead, general practitioner, who will prove clinical leadership for the Royal Flying Doctor clinic and support the delivery of high-quality care to patients and the community.
The Organisation
The RFDS in Western Australia (WA) operates in Perth, Broome, Port Hedland, Kalgoorlie, and Meekatharra. Their mission is to provide excellence in aeromedical and primary health care across Western Australia. Every member of the RFDS team contributes to the mission and lives their values of showing respect, demonstrating fairness, utilizing diversity, and being safe.
Every year, the RFDS provides urgent retrieval for about 10,000 patients in regional Western Australia. A further 10,000 appointments are provided in primary healthcare clinics in remote communities, including general practice, nurse, dental, and mental health care.
About the Role
* Support the delivery of and commitment to quality, patient outcome-focused care working closely with the practice manager to develop and deliver efficient and effective care and service delivery.
* Provide clinical care to patients.
* Provide clinical leadership and support to the general practitioners, primary health care nurse, nurse practitioner, allied health professionals, and students where applicable.
* Create a strong sense of working as a team, promoting multi-disciplinary teamwork and clinical excellence by motivating and developing each clinician individually and as part of a team.
* Manage clinical issues at a practice level for all clinical team members.
* Provide input with regard to the development of clinical protocols/procedures, using evidence-based practices and ensuring they meet the standards required for accreditation.
* In collaboration with the practice manager, orient new clinical staff to the clinic and the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) western operations primary health care service.
* In collaboration with the practice manager, support the development, delivery, and review of the practice processes and procedures.
* Support in the recruitment and onboarding of clinical employees.
* Oversee the training of all clinical employees and students (medical, nursing, and allied health) ensuring relevant university and college requirements are met.
The Requirements
* Ahpra registration.
* FRACCGP/FACRRM.
* Candidate to reside in Kalgoorlie.
The Package
* Competitive salary.
* Opportunity to work for an iconic brand.
* Unique opportunity to be involved in a new business.
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