Medical Officer, Primary Health Care (Cairns)

Medical Officer, Primary Health Care (Cairns)

Experience the natural beauty of tropical North Queensland while delivering comprehensive General Practice Services with the RFDS!

Classifications

• Healthcare & Medicine
• Medical Practitioner
• Part-time

Key points

• Salary up to 310K + Super + Package +Professional development
• Work Monday to Friday in a part-time capacity
• Support better health outcomes for those that live in the bush & on the coast

Description

Location

Known as the gateway to the incredible Great Barrier Reef, Cairns is uniquely positioned to offer you the perfect work-life balance! Boasting 300 days of sunshine per year, spectacular beaches and surrounding National Parks. The local area provides highly developed infrastructure, including an International Airport, prestigious private schools, and an impressive alfresco scene.

Full Job Description

The Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) is seeking skilled, compassionate, and adventurous Medical Officers to join our team in providing invaluable services to regional and remote patients.

The RFDS delivers comprehensive general practice services via regular clinics in rural towns, remote stations, mine sites and islands. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team the RFDS Medical Officer delivers services across a broad range of Primary Health Care (PHC) presentations including both chronic and acute.

We currently have PHC roles available in Cairns. This role is:

• Part-time
• With flexible rostering options available
• Offering relocation
• A wonderful opportunity for a sea or tree change!!

Who are we looking for?

You would describe yourself as a passionate, reliable, hardworking and committed individual, and meet the following specific criteria:

• Registration with AHPRA as Medical Practitioner
• Fellowship of the RACGP or ACRRM
• 5 years of post-graduate experience in primary care
• Ability to meet Medical Officer– PHC credentialing requirements
• Previous experience in rural and remote health delivery and emergency medicine is highly desirable

As a skilled Medical Officer, you will deliver:

• Clinical Service delivery (history taking, examination, decision making, diagnostics ordering and interpretation, clinical procedures, specialist referrals or secondary care admissions)
• Clinical care of an acute or emergent patient, pending the attendance of retrieval services
• Telehealth consultations (utilising telephone, videoconference, email)
• Collaborative approach with other care providers to ensure integrated patient care
• Advice to nurses and other health professionals as required
• Quality improvement activities (clinical audits and case reviews)
• Respectful understanding of cultural diversity including traditional Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander views of health

Why Join us?

You will enjoy a workplace spanning thousands of kilometers in coastal, regional and outback Queensland, while working alongside a team of dedicated and passionate individuals. By joining the RFDS (Queensland Section), you will have access to the following:

• Attractive remuneration package- rewarding additional qualifications and years of experience (250K-310K)
• Salary packaging + Super (in addition to remuneration package)
• Relocation allowances
• We provide extensive and supportive orientation, training and development programs
• Work with people who are passionate about our purpose and proud of their contribution
• Commitment to support your own professional development- paid study leave + annual professional development allowance
• Employee Assistance Program Advice for staff and their families (support, nutrition & financial)

Interested?
To discuss opportunities within the RFDS (Queensland Section) please contact Recruitment on 07 3852 7553 or recruitment@rfdsqld.com.au

Please note, that your application may be subject to review by a representative from Queensland Health for the purposes of assessing your suitability, experience, and qualifications, for the role that you are applying for.

Successful candidates will be subject to Police Checks and Pre-employment Drug and Alcohol Testing. Candidates are required to hold a current, unrestricted Australian Driver's Licence and obtain an ASIC Card. You will also be required to successfully complete the RFDS credentialing process. Prior to the appointment, you will be required to provide certified copies of qualifications/registrations and evidence of immunity or vaccination against VPD.

RFDS (Queensland Section) works with vulnerable patients in remote parts of Queensland and provides an essential service to many regional and remote communities. To ensure the health and safety of our staff, our patients, and these communities, as well as to manage the risks involved in service delivery and COVID-19 transmission in these communities and our workplaces, our staff are required to be vaccinated against COVID-19. If you are the successful candidate the requirement to be vaccinated against COVID-19, including maintaining any recommended booster requirements, will be a term of your employment, as will the requirement to provide proof of vaccination.

The Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) (Queensland) is passionate about fostering equality within the workplace. We encourage applications from Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander, and people of culturally diverse backgrounds.