Job Description

Remote Vocational Training Scheme (RVTS) is a vocational training program for medical practitioners in communities throughout remote and rural Australia. As a targeted recruitment location, training is fully funded by the Australian Government and the four-year training program is delivered by Distance Education and Remote Supervision to Fellowship of the ACRRM and/or RACGP., The General Practitioner will provide direct GP services to a growing client group and will assist with leadership based on the organisation model of care.

The General Practitioner will also play a pivotal role in:

- Clinical Governance - participation and continuous improvement of high-quality service delivery models.
- Service Development - support organisational growth and the development of the medical workforce, including supervision and support for GP Registrars and Medical students if certified/qualified.
- Medicare Income - provide sound and high-level clinical care and increasing Medicare Income e.g., 715, 721 and 723, Health Workforce Queensland may be able to support your move to Mount Isa with some of the following:
- Opportunity to shorten your 10-year moratorium with the 5 year Overseas Trained Recruitment Scheme (the Five Year Scheme),
- A relocation grant for moving expenses, and
- Designated staff member for transition and ongoing career pathway support.

About the Candidate





- Ability to work sensitively and effectively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and knowledge of the health issues affecting these people.
- Understanding of Clinical Governance.
- Ability to perform comprehensive patient assessments, plan, implement, and evaluate clinical care and primary health care strategies.
- Ability to lead and motivate a team of health professionals.
- Understanding of the processes of embedding continuous quality improvement into clinic practice through implementing regular auditing.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Knowledge and experience in the Medicare Benefits Schedule and its application in the ATSICCHS setting.
- Qualified Medical Practitioner, holding unconditional current registration with AHPRA.
- Eligible for unrestricted Medicare Provider Number.
- Knowledge, understanding and sensitivity towards the social, economic, and cultural factors affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people's health.
- Current C Class Drivers Licence (QLD) - essential.
- Satisfactory police check - no serious Criminal/Court record.
- Current Blue Card (working with children and young people) or willingness to apply for a Blue Card.
- Willingness to work flexible schedule as required, including the requirement to travel (by road and small plane), work and stay overnight in remote areas.

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📌 General Practitioner - Mount Isa Qld (Job - 10003380)
🏢 North West Queensland
📍 Mount Isa