Job Description

Job Type: Permanent position | Full time position

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Job Description

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Cooloola health Services Pty Ltd Medical on Mary is seeking a full‐time general practitioner to provide competent patient‐centred care that addresses health needs and promotes wellness. Such care is based on latest evidence and guidelines and meets legislative requirements.

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Responsibilities To provide good clinical care:

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- Providing skilled health assessment, diagnosis and treatment services to patients.
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- Ordering diagnostic tests as needed and checking and informing patients of results in accordance with clinical needs and the practice's procedure.
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- Referring patients appropriately to other providers if their needs exceed the range of care, you are able to provide.
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- Consulting and collaborating with colleagues to provide optimal care.
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- Documenting all care provided and education/information given to patients within their health record, in accordance with the practice's procedure.
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To maintain good medical practice:

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- Maintaining qualified knowledge and standards through continuing medical education and personal professional development.
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- Having a working knowledge of legislation and standards of general practice.
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- Maintaining a current cardiopulmonary resuscitation certificate.
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- Practising medicine in a way that reflects the practice's values and mission.
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Maintaining trust (professional relationships with patients):

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- Providing services courteously and respectfully, with regard to the cultural beliefs and needs of patients.
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- Responding openly and following up complaints or feedback.
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Working collaboratively with colleagues:

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- Collaborating with regards to rosters and providing cover to ensure patients' needs are met.
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- Working constructively and harmoniously with all staff to ensure patients receive optimal care.
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- Involvement in practice accreditation activities.
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- Participating in centre‐based audits and activities.
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Maintaining integrity in professional practice:

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- Charging for consultations in accordance with the practice's policy.
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- Declaring vested interests in services to which you may refer patients.
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- Returning telephone calls in a timely manner.
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- Completing documents (i.e. medical reports) in a timely manner.
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- Clearing the in‐tray correspondence daily.
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- Participating in practice‐based audits.
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- Demonstrating a working knowledge of practice policy with regards to clinical practice as described in the practice manuals.
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- Reporting 'events or untoward incidents in accordance with professional obligations and practice policy.
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- Using the computer effectively (i.e. recall and reminder systems, data input).
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- Keeping up to date with new item numbers, SIPs and incentive payments.
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- Ensuring your immunisation status is kept up to date.
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Develop and maintain relationships with:

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- Other general practitioners and associates
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- Practice manager
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- Nurse manager and other nurses
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- Office manager and reception staff
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- Community and secondary service providers, and
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- Local hospitals, nursing homes and hostels.
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Expected behaviours and personal attributes

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- Demonstrate a knowledge of and compliance with all relevant legislation and common law obligations.
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- Discharge of duty of care in the course of practice including meeting practice standards, and accountability.
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- Demonstrate knowledge of policies and procedural guidelines that have legal implications (e.g. ensure documentation conforms to legal requirements).
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- Identify and respond to unsafe practice (e.g. implement interventions to prevent unsafe practice and/or contravention of law).
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- Demonstrate patient-focused approach in service provision with genuine empathy and interest in their needs.
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- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills across all ages and social groups.
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- Always be well‐presented, friendly, courteous and obliging.
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Represent the practice in a confident and positive manner at all times.

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- Undertake all duties in a diligent manner, with honesty and integrity,
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- Maintain absolute confidentiality regarding patient and practice information.
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- Have a vigilant attitude to accuracy, being prepared to double check as necessary.
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- Demonstrate an ability to work cooperatively and independently, and the ability to prioritise and organise.
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- Demonstrate commitment to ongoing professional development.
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Education and Qualifications

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- Registration as a medical practitioner with the Medical Board of Australia.
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- Vocational registration (or working towards Vocational Registration in a timely manner).
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- Current medical indemnity insurance.
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Hours Of Work Monday to Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm.

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(40 hours a week) Supervision During normal hours (Monday to Friday from 8:00am to 5:00 pm) a colleague will be present at all times in the same practise and will be available to provide supervision. Once a week lunchtime education meeting to be done by supervisor and other doctors in the clinic Professional development provided or expected.

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Potential for contact with hazardous material such as blood & body fluids. May be required to have some immunisations. Work Type: Full time Salary: $1000-2000000 Job Publish: 14-08-2026 Job Expire: 13-09-2026 Apply on: Full Time

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