At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide emergency care and support in a rural health service.
- Company: Cobar Health Service, a small but vital community healthcare provider.
- Benefits: On-site accommodation, travel organised, and a chance to make a real difference.
- Other info: 24/7 on-call role with opportunities for professional growth.
- Why this job: Join a dedicated team and enhance your skills while serving the community.
- Qualifications: GP with emergency department experience and strong clinical judgement.
The predicted salary is between 148500 - 181500 $ per year.
Conditions:
Role information: GP VMO with Emergency Skills. Covers ED and Ward. Must have completed eMeds training.
Experience: Emergency, Trauma, Adult & Paediatric Support, sound clinical judgement and communicate appropriately.
On-call requirements: You will be the sole Doctor on call 24/7. You as the Locum Doctor will be called in for all triage categories (1s to 5s) in-person between 0800 hrs and 2000 hrs. Overnight from 2000 hrs until 0800 hrs the locum doctor will be required to review all Category 1, 2 and 3 ED Presentations in-person. Overnight from 2000 hrs until 0800 hrs you will be responsible for Category 4 and 5 ED Presentations, an in-person review will be at your discretion. However you will be required to attend if a clinician or the Registered Nurse calls you requesting your presence. On-call will also require you at all times to attend inpatients that are deteriorating. vCare are available in emergency situations (1800 492 227).
Hours required to be on-site: 8am ward rounds, followed by ED reviews etc - finish time to be negotiated with site. Must return to the ED when requested by nursing staff at any time.
Type of Doctor required: GP with Emergency Department Experience.
Medicare Provider number requirements: Full billings or refer and request billing rights acceptable.
Information on site: Cobar is a small rural health service with a built capacity of 10 acute/subacute beds. Services provided include:
- 24 hour emergency care
- Acute and subacute inpatient services including rehabilitation, respite and palliative care
- Outpatient services
- A range of primary and community health care services
- Renal Dialysis
- Community Health – wound management, medication delivery, hospital in the home, chronic disease case management and palliative care
- Child and family health – immunisation, child health checks, referral resource
- Specialist medical and Allied Health visit as part of an outreach service from Dubbo and Orange.
On-site accommodation - self-contained. Travel organised through agency.
General Practice Consultant in Cobar employer: Wavelength
Join a thriving, doctor-owned mixed-billing practice on the stunning Gold Coast, where you'll enjoy a supportive work culture and immediate access to a large patient base. With flexible working hours, opportunities for professional development in areas like women's health and skin cancer medicine, and a guaranteed income for your first year, this role offers both financial stability and career growth. Experience the perfect blend of rewarding work and a desirable coastal lifestyle in one of Australia's most sought-after locations.
