Rural Generalist with Obstetrics

• 6-month, 12-month or permanent contracts available
• Rewarding clinical work with endless learning, training, and development
• Discover the unspoilt natural beauty of remote Queensland

Where you ll be working
You will be working at the largest public healthcare service provider in all of Northern Queensland. This is also one of Australia's largest providers of health services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. You will be based at a multipurpose health facility that has recently undergone a $200 million redevelopment. The redevelopment has expanded the facility s capacity to 24 inpatient beds and 11 palliative and residential aged care beds, with a new operating theatre, emergency department, procedure room, and birthing suite. The investment has also facilitated an expansion of clinical and non-clinical support services, as well as more modern, culturally appropriate models of care.

As Rural Generalist with Obstetrics, you will provide high-quality clinical services as part of a multidisciplinary team, delivering integrated primary and secondary health services to the local community. You will ensure continuum of care and case management of patients with highly varied presentations through appropriate care plans, supported by other senior healthcare professionals and visiting medical specialists. You will have the opportunity to work collaboratively with the Medical Superintendent to build the service into an educational institution, to implement clinical governance systems and monitor appropriate research. You will also have opportunities to contribute to the mentorship and education of junior doctors, nurses, and allied health professionals.

Where you ll be living
Pristine beaches, incredible mountain views, cascading waterfalls, and great fishing are just some of the wonderful experiences to be enjoyed in this small, friendly, relaxed town. This region of Northern Queensland is often regarded as Place of the Rock Crystals due to the abundance of quartz in the area, and is one of the most historically significant sites in all of Australia. Here, you ll find all the charm and unspoilt beauty of remote Queensland without skipping on the conveniences of big city amenities. Residents enjoy a more laid back lifestyle, a lower cost of living, more affordable housing market, and easy access to iconic attractions like Cape York, Black Mountain National Park, and Endeavour River. Cairns is only a 3-hour drive away, and a local airport offers daily access to Australian capital cities.

Salary information
Rural Generalists can expect a salary of up to $266,677 per annum, plus a range of benefits and allowances.

Requirements
Fellowship of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (FRACGP) or Fellowship of the Australian College of Rural & Remote Medicine (FACRRM), or equivalent.

About us
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