Practice Information:
This Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander community-controlled organisation is currently seeking a General Practitioner for their Health Services division. This organisation delivers a comprehensive primary health care service for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people of the Gold Coast & surrounding communities. 
This Health Service is committed to providing holistic health care to improve the health and well-being of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the Gold Coast & surrounding communities and has clinics located at Bilinga, Miami & Coomera.
This organisation currently has a vacancy for a full-time VR GP position located at the Miami clinic, however part time (4 days per week) will be considered.

Job Description:
They are looking for a motivated General Practitioner who is dedicated to and passionate about providing high quality, culturally sound health care within the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community. As a key member of the team, you will be working closely with the clinical team as well as providing a comprehensive client experience. You will play an integral role in ensuring clinical care is in line with national standards and fostering a culture focused on providing comprehensive patient focused service.

• Provide quality clinical services to our clients in line with best practice standards

• Demonstrate commitment to the process of continuous quality improvement as an integrated aspect of service development and delivery

• Liaising with Clinical Nurse and/or Aboriginal Health Worker to ensure the clients experience is seamless

• Strong knowledge and ability to optimise referral pathways to specialist and allied health services for clients

• Work closely with the Practice Manager and service team to anticipate and identify opportunities for expanding access to these services for clients          

Experience and Qualifications:
Essentials:

• Vocational Registration 

• Unconditional AHPRA registration

• Sound understanding of systems and processes required to sustain a high standard of clinical quality and safety

• Committed to the principles and practice of Aboriginal Community Control, and to improving the long term health and well-being of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families & communities

• Effective communication skills – written, verbal and interpersonal

• Ability to problem solve

• Excellent time management and organisational skills

• Ability to work autonomously

Desirable, but not mandatory:

• Previous experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and /or communities     

Remuneration and Benefits:
This organisation values the contributions of all staff and is committed to providing an inclusive workplace where all staff feel accepted, included and welcomed. Their Employees enjoy a variety of benefits including:

• Competitive salary 

• Salary sacrifice of $15,000 per annum which can significantly increase your take home pay

• Company that is focused on improving the health and wellbeing of our community

• Five weeks of annual leave per year

• Additional paid personal leave

Additional Information:

• This position requires the successful applicant to satisfy a national criminal history check and hold a current drivers' license

• Due the Workers in a Healthcare Setting Direction, applicants must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to be eligible to apply for this role

• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply

After Hours Requirements: No

About Miami:
Miami sits around seven kilometres south of Surfers Paradise on the Gold Coast Highway and roughly 17 kilometres from the Queensland/New South Wales border. Known for its beautiful beach and laidback lifestyle, Miami is a beachside suburb close to the hustle and bustle of the Gold Coast while not getting too caught up in it.  Each Wednesday, Friday and Saturday evening Miami comes alive with Miami Marketta. Having taken off over the past few years, enjoy amazing street-style food from an array of food trucks, wet your whistle at the bar and catch a live band. 

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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