GP Locum - Risdon Prison - Hobart - June to Sept 2024 Dates

We are pleased to announce a rewarding opportunity for a dedicated GP to join the team at Risdon Prison, Hobart. This role offers a chance to work within a multidisciplinary health team, providing comprehensive healthcare services in a correctional setting.

As a GP, you will be part of an extended team of 4 doctors and up to 40 nurses. Your role will involve addressing a variety of clinical presentations, including mental health, drug, and alcohol-related issues. You will provide direct clinical services to patients and work collaboratively within the team to ensure high-quality care.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide primary healthcare services to patients within the prison.

• Work within a multidisciplinary health team to deliver comprehensive care.

• Prescribe medications, including Schedule 8 (S8) opioid medications.

• Manage a range of health issues with a focus on mental health, substance abuse, and chronic conditions.

• Participate in on-call duties as required, compensated at $400 per day, with callout duty at $1500.

08/06/24 - 04/08/24

26/08/24 - 06/09/24

Shift Hours: 0800-1700 (Full-time hours)
On-call: Required

★ Daily rate of $2000 inclusive of super

★ On-call compensation: $400 per day, with callout duty at $1500

★ Flights, car, and accommodation provided

★ Opportunity to work in a unique and impactful healthcare setting

★ Proximity to central Hobart, offering a blend of professional and personal life

Risdon Prison is the primary maximum-security prison in Tasmania, serving as a critical component of the state's correctional system. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the well-being of individuals within a correctional primary health setting. You will encounter a diverse range of clinical scenarios, enhancing your professional skills and experience. Working closely with a committed team of healthcare professionals, you will make a significant impact on the health and well-being of the inmate population.

✓ FRACGP or FACRRM

✓ Specialist APHRA Registration

✓ Australian permanent resident/citizen, New Zealand citizen, or relevant work visa holder

If you are ready to make a difference in the lives of those within the correctional health setting and meet the requirements listed above, we encourage you to apply.

0415 075 *** // ****@prescript.com.au