General Practice - Consultant - Nyngan Multi Purpose Service

Wavelength; Nyngan; On-site; AUD 221,000 - 332,000; Full time

Job summary

Wavelength is seeking a Locum Doctor in rural New South Wales, Australia, to cover GP with ED experience. The role requires on-site availability 24/7 with in-person triage across all categories (1–5) and urgent ED oversight.

Overnight duties include reviewing critical ED presentations and responding to deteriorations, with on-site accommodation options and agency coordination. Site details indicate Nyngan and proximity to Dubbo, with limited radiology access and on-site self-contained

Qualifications

• GP with Emergency Department experience.
• ED skills imperative: assess and manage all triage codes (1–5) including critical care.

Responsibilities

• Be the sole Doctor on call 24/7.
• Attend all triage categories in-person 0800–2000 hours.
• Overnight (2000–0800) review of ED Presentations, especially C1–C3.
• Attend inpatients that deteriorate when requested by clinician or RN.

Skills

GP experience

ED experience

Triage management

On-call duties

Education

Rural eMeds training

Job description

Conditions:

Role information: Recent GP and ED experience required. ED skills imperative to role - assessment and management of all triage codes including critical care with support from WNSWLHD v Care team.

• 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) to assist with support and escalation of a Patient within the facility that requires Emergency assistance, transfer to tertiary facility, advice from specialist teams, emergency birth assistance, Paediatric specialist care, Trauma and Burn specialist support.
• Fatigue breaks if required are to be discussed prior to taking any break with the Health Service Manager.

Please note support is available via vCare in emergency situations.

Hours required to be on-site: Daily ward round and at agreed times for clinics if required.

Type of Doctor required: GP with Emergency Department Experience.

Must have completed Rural eMeds training. Medicare Provider number requirements: The Doctor needs to have full billing rights under Medicare.

Information on site: Nyngan is a 42 bed MPS with ED, acute, renal and residential care provided on site. Dubbo is the closest referral hospital. Limited access to radiology. POCT for pathology available.

Accommodation details: On-site self-contained studio apartments or a Motel. Travel and Car Hire: To be booked by agency. Closest airport is Dubbo which is approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes' drive.