General Practitioner Position Available
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A dynamic and rewarding career opportunity has arisen for a General Practitioner to join our team in Townsville.
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The ideal candidate will possess excellent clinical skills, strong communication abilities, and a passion for delivering high-quality patient care.
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This is an exciting opportunity to work in a fully equipped medical practice with a private billing structure, offering a wide range of services and a supportive team environment.
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Key Responsibilities:
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* Demonstrate high-quality clinical skill in general practice
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* Use professional clinical judgment in the delivery of rural general practice
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* Evaluate and apply medical interventions consistent with evidence-based medicine
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* Recognize and manage deteriorating patients
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* Perform procedures safely and within their competence and defined scope of practice
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* Prescribe safely, demonstrating knowledge of common therapeutic agents, uses, dosages, adverse effects, and potential drug interactions
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* Apply infection control principles and safe practice in relation to blood-borne infections in patient care
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* Communicate effectively with patients and their families, as well as other members of the healthcare team
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* Maintain complete and timely medical records/progress reports
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* Exhibit compassion and sensitivity towards patients' culture, ethnicity, and spiritual issues
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* Adhere to high standards of moral and ethical behavior towards patients, families, and colleagues, including awareness of appropriate doctor/patient boundaries
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* Participate actively in ongoing Continuing Professional Development
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Requirements:
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* Fellowships with either the RACGP or ACRRM
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* Registration with AHPRA
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* Medical Indemnity Insurance
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Work Environment:
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Our practice is open from 8:00am to 6:00pm Monday - Thursday, 8:00am - 5:00pm Fridays, and closed Saturdays and Sundays, offering flexibility in working hours.
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Townsville is a coastal city in north-eastern Queensland, Australia, known for its beautiful beaches, vibrant atmosphere, and outdoor recreational opportunities.
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Benefits:
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* 70% of billings
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* Opportunity to work in a fully accredited, private billing medical practice
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* Supportive team environment
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* Flexibility in working hours
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* Access to ongoing Continuing Professional Development
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What We Offer:
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Eligible candidates may be entitled to receive support and financial assistance through Health Workforce Queensland's comprehensive workforce attraction and retention incentives.
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Following successful placement, you may be eligible for a scholarship or bursary for ongoing professional development.