Job Title: General Practitioner - Babinda

Practiced Information:
Established in 2019, this practice was set up as a sister location to their main practice which has been operating for about 40 years, the practice currently has 4 GPs who work on a roster basis. You’ll be supported by full time nursing support, and a wonderful administration team. The practice is open Monday to Friday, 8am – 5:30pm, Saturday mornings and caters to a wide variety of patients which stem from an agricultural and farming community. One of the Practice Principles has an interest in Skin Cancer and therefore does a lot of procedural work. There is also a high number of ATSI within the community. 

After Hours: No

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor of Medicine / Bachelor of Surgery

• Current AHPRA Registration + minimum of 3 years medical work experience

• Current working rights in Australia

Position Description:
The role will include broad primary health care in a rural setting. Paediatric, youth, adult and aged care health, immunisation, general medicine, shared ante and postnatal care, travel and tourist medicine, employment medicals, mental health, minor injuries, chronic pain, preventive health checks, extended primary care, indigenous healthcare and chronic disease management. The practice offers primary care in a large and well-equipped practice.

About Babinda: https://www.tropicalnorthqueensland.org.au/where-to-go/southern-cairns/

Babinda is located 60 kilometres (37 mi) south of Cairns. The town is noted for its proximity to Queensland's two highest mountains Mount Bartle Frere (Queensland's highest peak) and Mount Bellenden Ker. The area is incredibly tropical and is where some of our prime bananas are grown. Schooling is fantastic both locally and in Cairns, as is the potential for employment opportunities if you are relocating with your family.

For more information on this position, please contact our team via hws@healthworkforce.com.au.
Please apply via the 'Apply Now' button on this page.

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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