At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide FIFO health services across Far North QLD and collaborate with diverse healthcare teams.
- Company: Join the iconic Royal Flying Doctor Service, a leader in aeromedical care.
- Benefits: Attractive salary package, paid study leave, and access to wellness programs.
- Other info: Dynamic work environment with strong support for professional development.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in remote communities while advancing your medical career.
- Qualifications: AHPRA registration and 3 years post-graduate experience required.
The predicted salary is between 82800 - 101200 $ per year.
Provide FIFO services across Far North QLD (including Cape York communities).
About the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section): The Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) is one of the world's largest and most comprehensive aeromedical organisations including Aeromedical retrieval, Primary care, Virtual health. In Queensland, the RFDS employs more than 500 people ranging from pilots, doctors, nurses, engineers, allied health professionals, and a variety of administration and support services roles.
About the role:
- Based in Cairns FIFO to provide services to Kowanyama (2 nights in community)
- 0.5FTE part-time position available (2 weeks on 2 weeks off (8 shifts per fortnight in this pattern))
- 6 or 12-month maximum term contracts considered
Key Accountabilities:
- Provide general practice services (history taking, examination, decision making, diagnostics ordering and interpretation, clinical procedures, specialist referrals or secondary care admissions)
- Provide clinical care of an acute or emergent patient, pending the attendance of retrieval services
- Provide telehealth consultations (utilising telephone, videoconference, email)
- Collaborate and liaise with other care providers to ensure an integrated approach to patient care
- Provide advice to nurses and other health professionals as required
- Participate in quality improvement activities (clinical audits and case reviews)
- Respect cultural diversity including the traditional Indigenous view of health
Applicants:
To be successful in this role you will need:
- Registration with AHPRA as Medical Practitioner
- 3 years post graduate experience
- RACGP – GPT 3 or above (at least 12mths community GP experience)
- ACRRM – CGT 2 and above (with either 6/12 primary care OR 6/12 rural and remote practice OR completion of relevant AST (Emergency, ATSI Health, Adult Internal Medicine, Remote Medicine))
- Ability to meet PHC credentialing requirements
- Previous experience in Emergency Medicine (desirable)
Why Join us?
With a workplace spanning thousands of kilometres in regional and outback Queensland you’ll see work and life, like never before. In addition, we offer:
- Attractive remuneration package
- Salary packaging + Super (in addition to remuneration package)
- Extensive and supportive orientation, training and development programs
- Opportunity to be a part of the iconic RFDS team!
- Commitment to support your own professional development- paid study leave + annual education provision
- Employee Assistance Program Advice for staff and their families (support, nutrition & financial)
- Access to a discounted workplace health and fitness program (fitness passport)
Successful candidates may be subject to a pre-employment medical assessment and will be required to undertake drug and alcohol testing. Candidates are required to hold a current, unrestricted Australian driver's licence and obtain an ASIC Card. You will also be required to successfully complete the RFDS credentialing process. Prior to appointment you will be required to provide certified copies of qualifications/registrations and evidence of immunity or vaccination against VPD.
The RFDS acknowledges the Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the first inhabitants of the nation and the Traditional Custodians of the land. The RFDS is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of healthcare. We embrace diversity and welcome all people irrespective of faith, ethnicity, sexual orientation or gender identity. The RFDS is committed to the protection of human and legal rights, including the rights of children, young people and adults to be safe, heard and cared for.
Primary Health Care Registrar – Cairns employer: Flying Doctor
At RFDS Queensland, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that values the contributions of our Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineers. Located in Brisbane, our supportive work culture fosters professional growth through ongoing learning opportunities, while our commitment to employee wellbeing is reflected in generous salary packaging and a range of benefits. Join us in making a meaningful impact on the lives of those in rural and remote communities, all within a Monday to Friday schedule that promotes work-life balance.
