Medical Officer - Primary Health Care (Cairns)

Medical Officer - Primary Health Care (Cairns)

RFDS is seeking a passionate Medical Officer to work in PHC/ GP to improve the health of people in far north Queensland.

Classifications

• Healthcare & Medicine
• Medical Practitioner
• Part-time

Description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Medical Officer- Primary Health Care to join RFDS Cairns Base in a permanent, part time capacity.

RFDS Cairns Base is the largest and one of the longest serving bases in the RFDS network. Services provided from RFDS Cairns Base include remote medical consultations, aeromedical retrievals and primary health care clinics incorporating general practice, child and family health, Indigenous health, mental health, women's health and health promotion.

Relocation Offered!

Cairns is situated in tropical north Queensland surrounded by the Great Barrier Reef and stunning World Heritage Rainforests. You will be surrounded by mountains, beaches, wetlands with endless places to explore in this diverse location. Make your sea change! Work with a truly dedicated, passionate and caring team providing the finest care to those who need it the most.

Who are we looking for?

Medical Officers to work in Primary Health Care in QLD.
To be successful in this role you should have:

• Registration with AHPRA as Medical Practitioner
• Fellowship of the RACGP or ACRRM (Senior Registrars are encouraged to apply)
• 3 - 5 years post graduate experience
• Ability to meet Medical Officer– PHC credentialing requirements
• Previous experience in rural and remote health delivery and emergency medicine clinical setting highly desirable

Responsibilities include:

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

Why Join us?

With a workplace spanning thousands of kilometres in regional and outback Queensland you’ll see work and life like never before. In addition, we offer:

• Attractive remuneration package - rewarding additional qualifications and experience
• Opportunity to be a part of the iconic RFDS team!
• 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 professional development- Annual education allowances
• 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 suitability, experience and qualifications for the role that you are applying for.

Successful candidates will be subject to a 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 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 RFDS is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People are encouraged to apply.