Job Description

Position Highlights:

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55% gross medical billings or $ 80/ hour for first 12 weeks whichever is greater

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Employment Type:

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Permanent – Full time

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Practice Information:

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The clinic is located in the Gladstone Central Shopping Centre in West Gladstone and is part of a group of practices.The practice has been open since 2001 and has developed a long-standing patient base. The practice has 5 GPs (3FTE), 3 nurses, 3 receptionists and a practice manager. Thepractice prides itself on providing high-quality family care from birth through to old age. They also operate a skin cancer clinic for diagnosis and management of malignant skin conditions. They are generally a private billing practice although exceptions can be made for those with genuine financial need. The practicehas a QML pathology collection facility on site and have a pharmacy adjoining.

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Position Description:

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The appointment is for a full-time General practitioner in a multi-disciplined General Family Practice. It is envisioned the candidate will work 5 days per week (8am – 5.00pm) and alternate Saturday (9.00am to 12.00pm).

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The following is a list of typical duties at the clinic the candidate would be expected to have qualifications to perform competently.

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Service Requirements of the Position Outline Details Including:

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Pre-Requisite Skills General Practice:Semi-rural general family orientated medical practice

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Medical:Knowledge of chronic disease management – diabetes, respiratory medicine, acute and chronic cardiovascular disease, geriatrics, paediatrics, ENT, dermatology, cancer diagnosis, management plans, joint disease, pain management / appropriate diagnosis referrals and management plans.

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Surgical:Minor surgical procedures within clinic only,excision skin lesion/repair of wounds/removal of foreign bodies in the eyes,drainage abscess,treatment of warts-non-manipulative orthopaedics- removal of hormone implants,cortisone joint injections andminor skin cancer surgical procedures.

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Obstetrics/Gynaecology:Contraceptive advice, STD management, antenatal care, no confinements or labour ward, pap smear tests, postnatal care, breast disease.

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Anaesthetics:Local anaesthetics only, nerve blocks for minor regional procedures.

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Emergency:Acute respiratory medicine, asthma managements, cardiovascular medicine, stabilisation prior to evacuation to local hospital, ECG interpretation, IB access, airway management, IV fluids, drug knowledge for anaphylaxis, epilepsy, pulmonary oedema treatment.

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Mental Health:Counselling skills, depression/anxiety/relationship skills, knowledge of psychiatric drugs, suicide intervention/prevention, situational crisis intervention, adolescent issues.

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Other Disciplines: Interpretation of ultrasounds and x-rays, in-patient care, attendance nursing home visits and home visits.

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Special Skills Required:Diagnosis and management of skin cancer, dermoscopy would be useful but is learnt in clinic as well as skills for SolarScan equipment

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Position Requirements:

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AHPRA registration

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Plus 2 years' experience as a General Practitioner

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After Hours Requirements:

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Yes,alternating shifts with other GPs for patients of our practice only.

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About Gladstone

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Gladstone is the industrial hub of QLD. located 600km north of Brisbane and 100km South of Rockhampton we are situated near the Tropic of Capricorn. You can expect a tropical environment with hot summers and mild winters. Gladstone has a public Marina and surrounding parklands which is great for families.
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Following successful placement, eligible candidates may be entitled to receive support and financial assistance through Health Workforce Queensland's comprehensive workforce attraction and retention incentives. This position may be eligible for a scholarship or bursary for ongoing professional development.

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📌 General Practitioner - Gladstone QLD (JOB -10004081) (Gladstone Central)
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