About the role

The General Practitioner with Special Interest (GPwSI) – Preadmission Clinic provides comprehensive perioperative assessment, optimisation and education services for patients at Redcliffe Hospital. Working within a multidisciplinary team and an approved scope of practice, the role delivers high-quality care across elective and acute orthopaedic outpatient clinics, supporting patients through the preoperative journey and ensuring they are appropriately prepared for surgery and procedural interventions.

The successful candidate will have a strong interest in perioperative patient management, particularly in the assessment and optimisation of chronic disease within the surgical environment. Working collaboratively with surgical, anaesthetic and primary care teams, the role contributes to safe, patient-centred care through clinical assessment, risk identification, care coordination and the development of comprehensive management plans.

About you

Our ideal candidate will be someone who can carry out the following key accountabilities in accordance with the Metro North Health's values:

- Conduct comprehensive preadmission assessments and perioperative optimisation reviews for patients awaiting surgical and endoscopy procedures.
- Collaborate closely with surgical, anaesthetic and multidisciplinary teams to identify clinical risks, coordinate investigations and support optimal perioperative outcomes.




- Provide specialist advice to referring General Practitioners and develop management plans that support continuity of care before and after specialist assessment.
- Communicate complex clinical information, treatment options and perioperative risks to patients and families in a culturally sensitive and patient-focused manner.
- Prepare clinical correspondence, maintain accurate patient records and contribute to quality, safety and clinical governance initiatives across the service.

Benefits when working for us

- Rewarding career and development opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas
- Value driven organisation which provides a work environment that is safe, satisfying, adaptable, and promotes a healthy work-life balance
- Flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases
- Benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of up to 12.75% and access to salary packaging

Metro North Health offers a dynamic and progressive environment at the forefront of healthcare, research, and education. With a strong commitment to inclusion, flexibility, and professional development, we provide meaningful opportunities in a workplace that puts people first.

You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Metro North here: https://metronorth.health.qld.gov.au/careers

Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged and welcomed.

Find out about the role in more detail and how to apply in the attached Role Description.

APPLICATIONS RECEIVED VIA THIRD PARTIES (RECRUITMENT AGENCIES ETC.) WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED

📌 General Practitioner with Special Interest (GPwSI) - Preadmission Clinic (Redcliffe)
🏢 Metro North Hospital And Health Service
📍 Redcliffe