AddressA unique opportunity awaits providers of General Practitioner Services in Gnowangerup, nestled within Western Australia's scenic Great Southern Region.
Situated within the captivating Shire of Gnowangerup, encompassing the towns of Gnowangerup, Borden, and Ongerup, this region offers a unique lifestyle that blends rural tranquillity with modern amenities. The area's 4,320 square kilometres are home to 1,215 residents spread across picturesque rural communities, creating a close-knit and supportive environment for both residents and healthcare professionals.
The Shire of Gnowangerup offers not just a professional opportunity but a fulfilling lifestyle in a welcoming community. It's a place where healthcare professionals can make a meaningful impact while enjoying a balanced and enriching personal life amidst stunning natural surroundings and easy access to neighbouring urban centres.
About the role and General Practice
The Gnowangerup Shire Medical Practice, with its long-established history and excellent management, presents an inviting prospect for medical practitioners looking to establish or expand their practice. As the current provider prepares to depart after 13 years of service, this is the perfect time for new providers to step in and continue providing essential healthcare services to the community.
The practice currently operates from Monday to Friday out of modern premises in Gnowangerup town and is staffed with an experienced receptionist and practice nurse who may be amenable to continuing in their respective roles with a change in providers. The practice building is owned by the Shire of Gnowangerup as is some equipment, IT infrastructure and fit out.
The Gnowangerup District Hospital provides a 24-hour service. WACHS credentials are required for General Practitioners to provide services to the hospital. The current GP has been granted clinical privileges (visiting rights) to the hospital. Additional GP services are provided to
Mallee Springs, an 8-bed residential aged care service located within the hospital.
The package
The Shire is open to proposals from interested parties and encourages innovative ideas for the operating model, who can demonstrate the understanding and experience working/operating in a rural location and providing medical services to a diverse community.
Details of the current financial aspects of the practice, the scope and scale of services provided, staffing arrangements would be made available to interested parties. The Shire is open to negotiation on how you intend to address the health needs of the community via a fulltime service.
The package includes a 4x2 executive home and vehicle for business and personal use.
Further information
For further information including the process to submit a Tender please contact the Rural Health West Permanent GP Recruitment team on 08 6389 45***or email *******@ruralhealthwest.com.au.
If you would like to know more about the Shire of Gnowangerup (and perhaps arrange a visit before submitting a tender), please contact Shire Deputy CEO, Chiara Galbraith ***************@gnowangerup.wa.gov.au or 0474 491 ***.
All enquiries will be held in strict confidence. Tenders will be accepted until 31 May 2024.
