General Practitioner – Full-Time - Innisfail, Queensland

Position Highlights:

• Percentage of Billings

• Great work-life balance

• Great location for doctors seeking a meaningful career and refreshing lifestyle

Employment Type:  

• Permanent – Full-Time

Practice Information:
Established for about 40 years, this practice has recently relocated to brand new premises. They currently have 8 GP’s with one doctor who specialises in skin work. You will be supported by full-time nursing support and a wonderful administration team. The practice is open Monday to Friday, 8am – 5:30pm and Saturday mornings. They cater to a wide variety of patients which stem from an agricultural and farming community. There is also a high number of ATSI within the community. The practice is Mixed Billing.

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.

Position Requirements:

• Bachelor of Medicine / Bachelor of Surgery 

• Current AHPRA Registration 

• Minimum of 3 years medical work experience 

• Current working rights in Australia 

After Hours Requirements:  
No 

About Innisfail: 
Innisfail is situated at the junction of the beautiful North and South Johnstone Rivers, about 5km from the coast and 90km from Cairns along the Bruce Highway, making it easily accessible by car, bus or train. The town has a vibrant retail centre with some national stores and many smaller specialty shops. Innisfail has a large and diverse range of Art Deco buildings, Local beaches within a short drive from town include Etty Bay, Flying Fish Point, Cowley Beach and Kurrimine Beach. 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.

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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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