General Practitioner - Townsville QLD (JOB - 10003405)

• A friendly family practice in a tropical location.
• Initial assistance provided with accommodation and transport.
• Work with a supportive team of doctors and staff.
• Initial accommodation provided and assistance with finding permanent accommodation.

Practice Information:
Mixed billing group practice, well supported and fully computerised with practice nursing support during all opening hours. Supervisor and DPA available. Initial accommodation provided and assistance with finding permanent accommodation and other requirements.

Position Description:
The General Practitioner role is to provide comprehensive medical care to individuals, families and communities (from initial consultation to follow up) on simple and complex health conditions. The General Practitioner provides a range of health services ranging from prevention of illness through to treatment and rehabilitation. The position requires consultation with other professionals internally (e.g. Nurse) and externally (e.g. specialist) as required, with coordination and ongoing care relating back to the General Practitioner. General Practitioners in this role continue to assist patients and the community by providing ongoing education, participation in health promotion, conducting research and assisting training to colleagues and other health professionals.

Qualifications & Experience:
Minimum 3 years’ experience as a GP and AHPRA medical board registration or eligibility for same.

Job Type: Permanent

Hours: Full Time

After Hours Requirements: Yes - 1 evening and weekend session required but mainly daytime, weekday sessions.

Salary Information: Percentage of Billings

About Townsville:
Townsville is a city on the north-eastern coast of Australia, in the state of Queensland, adjacent to the central section of the Great Barrier Reef, it is in the tropical region of Queensland. Townsville is Australia's largest urban centre north of the Sunshine Coast, with a 2016 census population of 200,000. Considered the unofficial capital of North Queensland, Townsville hosts a significant number of governmental, community and major business administrative offices for the northern half of the state. Townsville has a tropical climate as it north of The Tropic Of Capricorn. The wet season is November - May and dry Season: June - October. Average temperature 25 – 31 degrees. Schools include Kirwan State High School, Willows Primary, Weir Primary, Ryan Catholic, Thuringowa Primary and high school. 

For more information on this position, please contact us now!

Please apply via the 'Apply Now' button on this page.

Following successful placement, eligible candidates may be entitled to receive support and financial assistance through Health Workforce Queensland's comprehensive workforce attraction and retention incentives. This position may be eligible for a scholarship or bursary for ongoing professional development.
 

PRM123