Health & Wellbeing North Ward is looking for full or part-time VR-GP to join their team to help maintain the patient overflow.  

The practice is conveniently located in the city of Townsville, close to The Strand, Pallarenda, Shopping Centre, and many local cafes and clothes boutiques. 

Health & Wellbeing North Ward are a practice of six GPs and two registrars, with a Skin Clinic attached with three GPs. They have a great patient base, with an Aboriginal Health Nurse, Chronic Disease Management, Psychologist, Dietician, Exercise Physiologist, and Life Coach on staff.

The clinic is well equipped and has all good branded, working equipment, and is accredited with AGPAL. 

The practice offers all aspects of general practice with a high focus on childhood and family health, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health and chronic disease management.

Health & Wellbeing North Ward understands the needs of doctors and believes in providing highly knowledgeable and efficient management, reception, and nursing teams to ensure that their doctors can work easily and more efficiently. 

Are you a Registrar? They are Accredited by RACGP! Please note that Health & Wellbeing North Ward are not in a DPA, so are unable to accept applications for overseas trained GPs requiring supervision, at this stage. 

Essential criteria

• VR-GP FRACGP/FACRRM or equivalent.
• General registration.
• RACGP registrar.
• Eligible for a provider number.
• Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident.

Benefits

1. Competitive percentage of created billings, weekly.
2. Full management, nursing, and reception support.
3. Well established practice.
4. Best Practice software.
5. Transparency and willingness to work around the doctor.
6. Flexible position.

To apply or to discuss further, please contact Nikki Skalecki on (07) 4772 4144 or email manager@hwb.com.au

MMC currently have two positions available within their clinic. 

Key responsibilities include but not limited to:

• assist doctors with minor procedures, including excisions and Mirena insertions
• wound care and removal of sutures 
• performing ECG's, spirometry, and ear syringes
• vaccination and cold chain management
• health assessments and care plans
• iron infusions
• effective management of recalls and reminders.

For more information or to apply, please contact Juanita Costello on (07) 4779 0622 or at mail@mmcdr.com.au

The practice nurse role can include:

• patient triage

• immunisations (including childhood) and advice

• Pfizer vaccinations

• minor and complex wound management

• electrocardiogram (ECG)

• spirometry

• assisting with minor surgical procedures

• sterilisation

• chronic disease management

• health assessments

• ordering medical and vaccine supplies

• monitoring medication expiry dates

• monitoring cold chain procedures and recommendations

• maintaining a clean and safe work environment.  

To be suitable for this position you must have:

• Current AHPRA registration.  

Preferred (but not required) qualifications include:

• endorsed immunisation certification.

Ideal applicant

• Professional.
• Compassionate.
• A team player.
• Passionate about healthcare excellence.
• Has the ability to work independently.  

What Thrive offers

• A friendly and supportive workplace.
• A beautiful physical work environment close to town.
• Approximately 13 hours per week (Tuesdays and Wednesdays).
• Working within business hours only 8am-5pm (no weekends).
• A regular roster.
• Orientation and training.

How to apply

Please apply by emailing your resume and cover letter to manager@thrivemedical.com.au

About Sonic HealthPlus

Proudly Australian, Sonic HealthPlus is now the largest provider of corporate medicine in the country. With a national network of wholly owned metropolitan and remote clinics, they deliver occupational health, general practice, and integrated medical, paramedical and wellness services to both large and small corporate and community groups. 

About the role

Sonic HealthPlus are seeking a Graduate or experienced Registered Nurse to join their team at their Mackay Clinic in Queensland, on a permanent full time basis, working 38 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

This is a great opportunity for a Graduate Nurse to further develop their skills within a supportive environment, or for an experienced Nurse to apply their skills within a knowledgeable and multidisciplinary Team.

Duties

Reporting directly to the Practice Manager, you will be responsible for providing a broad range of services including however not limited to:

• high-level nursing skills to work autonomously
• patient triage
• administering vaccinations and travel consultations
• monitoring and maintaining stock levels
• maintenance and sterilisation of all equipment
• compliance with the Department of Health and Human Service's protocols
• general administration duties
• phlebotomy.

Candidate requirements 

As the successful candidate you will hold a current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) together with:

• excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• current Senior First Aid certification, CPR certification, or equivalent (required)
• Certificate in Phlebotomy (desirable) 
• current Immunisation Certificate (desirable). 

Graduates are welcome to apply!

Why join?

• Attractive remuneration
• Work/life balance – enjoy weeknights and weekends off
• Free parking
• Coffee shop
• Ongoing training and development
• Friendly and supportive team environment
• Stable, reputable national healthcare provider (part of the global Sonic Healthcare)
• Paid parental leave
• Employee Rewards Program – including significant retail discounts and offers
• Numerous discounts including travel, gym membership and health insurance options
• Novated Leasing
• Discounted fees for various medical services (e.g. pathology, radiology, and travel health)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Focus on corporate social responsibility (e.g. fundraising, supporting community events).

Subject to eligibility criteria 

Culture

At Sonic HealthPlus you are offered a positive workplace culture, close team networks, and a supportive work environment. They encourage their employees to have an enjoyable and rewarding career with an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and encourages social and cultural diversity. They strongly encourage Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people to apply.

How to apply

As part of Sonic HealthPlus' pre-employment process, preferred candidates must provide a National Police Clearance conducted within the last three months and evidence of COVID-19 Vaccination status.

Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. You are encouraged to apply promptly as applications will close when suitable applicants are obtained.

Eacham Medical Centre is an accredited, owner-operated clinic located in the spectacular Atherton Tablelands, an hour and a half drive from Cairns. They are a vibrant, friendly clinic offering mixed billing and servicing a broad demographic. They provide a number of clinical services including, but not limited to, women's health, excisions and skin care, chronic disease management, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health, mental health, and aged care.

An opportunity has arisen for a General Practitioner to join their team, ideally on a full time basis, but flexibility in hours is an option for the right applicant. This is a contracted position with weekly percentage calculations of total billings.

The successful applicant must have, or be able to provide the following:

• Australian citizenship or permanent residency
• current AHPRA registration
• Vocational Registration with either RACGP or ACRRM
• current medical indemnity insurance
• details of DWS status.

Please forward all enquiries and applications to the Practice Manager Kate Taudevin at manager@eachammedicalcentre.com.au

The Herbert Street Family Medical Centre is a private medical practice owned by the Girudala Community Co-Operative Society (www.girudala.com.au) which is a local indigenous community organisation that also runs a housing co-operative and many health, family support, and employment projects. The centre will run as a mixed fee for service and bulk billing practice with a focus on preventative health care and management of chronic illness. It has been operating from July 2010 and is open to the whole community.

Primary duties and responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive, safe, and effective evidence-based nursing care in accordance with legislation, standards, nursing profession’s codes of ethics and conduct, and common law to achieve individual and community health outcomes, within scope of practice.
• Implement effective and efficient systems to support the management of the health service including maintaining and calibrating equipment (e.g., Doctor’s bag and emergency trolley) and supplies (e.g., Immunization, pathology, and pharmaceuticals); and ensuring the professional handling of medical correspondence such as referral letters, pathology, and recalls.
• Collaborate with other members of the General Practice Team to deliver a high standard of coordinated patient care within a primary health care context that acknowledges the dignity, culture, values, beliefs, and rights of patients/groups.
• Assist with the management of relevant accreditation processes of the practice, such as RACGP ensuring the practice complies with all relevant clinical standards and policies and regulations and work with the Practice Manager to implement quality improvement processes to improve patient care outcomes.
• Effectively assist and manage the nursing care of patients/groups according to the documented care or treatment plans where appropriate and provide information on all relevant health issues to patients, other professionals.
• Provide leadership and supervision to Assistant Nurses, Health Workers, and students recognising the differences in accountability and responsibility between these positions.
• Participate in professional development to enhance nursing practice and contribute to the professional development of others within the health service.
• Assist in the preparation an annual Individual Work Plan and produce regular performance reports in accordance with the general practices’ performance management and reporting policies.
• Perform other duties associated with the position as directed by the Practice Manager.

The Herbert Street Family Medical Centre is a private medical practice owned by the Girudala Community Co-Operative Society (www.girudala.com.au) which is a local indigenous community organisation that also runs a housing co-operative and many health, family support, and employment projects. The centre will run as a mixed fee for service and bulk billing practice with a focus on preventative health care and management of chronic illness. It has been operating from July 2010 and is open to the whole community.

Qualifications

• Registration with the Medical Board of Australia (AHPRA).
• GP skills and experience.

Clinical

Competencies and specific tasks include the following but are not limited to the below list.

Medical

Diagnoses and treatment of:

• Diabetes Mellitus and other endocrine and metabolic diseases
• respiratory diseases (e.g., asthma, COPD)
• digestive diseases (e.g., Gastroenteritis)
• neurological conditions including epilepsy, MS
• Cardiovascular disease, including hypertension, hypercholesterolaemia, ischaemic heart disease
• chronic ulcers
• diseases of the eye
• diseases of the ear, nose, and throat
• dermatological conditions and treatment, including skin cancers, rashes, solar keratosis, psoriasis, eczema, dermatitis, basal cell carcinoma
• Cancer
• Dermatitis
• circulatory problems (e.g., relating to ischemic heart disease)
• blood disorders
• urological conditions, including urinary tract infections, prostrate disease
• sexually transmitted disease diagnosis
• musculoskeletal problem diagnosis
• neurological problem diagnosis
• management of wide range of paediatric conditions
• follow up patients recently discharged from hospital and referred to hospital and specialists (e.g., dermatologist).

Ability to perform tasks such as:

• vaccinations, including childhood and travel
• ECG (interpretation and emergency), spirometry
• Pulmonary function tests
• liaise with community supports (e.g., community nursing for elderly, Girudala Community Health Programs)
• wound care, splints, and plasters
• blood and urine tests
• IV cannulations and venepunctures
• major medical assessments
• physical examinations, including all systems of the body
• breast examinations
• testicular examinations
• eye and ear examinations (e.g., for FB in eye and ear syringing)
• sexually transmitted disease checks
• medication prescription
• counselling advice
• preventative health care.

Surgical

• Suturing lacerations.
• Excision and drainage of abscess.
• Excision of skin lesions (e.g., BCC and SCC).
• Cryotherapy.
• Removal of cysts.
• Removal of ingrown toenails.

Obstetrics and gynaecology

• Family planning (e.g., contraceptive advice, counselling for termination of pregnancy, fitting/ removing intrauterine contraceptive devices).Prenatal care.
• Postnatal care.
• Undertaking pap smears and checks for sexually transmitted infections.
• Appropriate counselling, management, and advice of above conditions.

Anaesthetics

• Local anaesthetics techniques.
• Simple anaesthetic blocks (e.g., finger and toe blocks).

Emergency

• Management of acute medical/surgical emergencies (e.g., myocardial infarction, hypoglycaemia).
• Basic or advanced life support.

Mental health

• Treatment of depression, anxiety and other common conditions presenting to general practice.
• Management of patients with severe psychiatric illness, including bipolar disorder and schizophrenia and referral to specialists where appropriate.
• Treatment and referral for drug and alcohol abuse conditions.

North Queensland Skin Centre is looking for an enthusiastic Medical Assistant who would be trained in assisting the Doctors with excisions, dressings, wound treatment, and LED treatment. The successful candidate will also be trained in the FotoFinder.

Alongside the clinical role, the successful application will also be trained in reception. So this will be a dual role. 

NQSC are located inside Health and Wellbeing North Ward at 34 Gregory Street, next to Queens Gardens and a short walk to Castle Hill or the Strand. 

They currently have three Skin GPs, two Nurses, and an Administrative Team. 

Please contact Chloe with your Resume and Letter of Application at csmith@hwb.com.au

The team at NQSC look forward to meeting you.