General Practitioner | Cairns QLD (10004270)

Health Workforce; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Health Workforce invites two General Practitioners to join a well-established practice in Redlynch, Cairns. The team includes experienced nursing and admin support, with opportunities to develop clinical interests and provide continuity of care.

Applicants may include VR and non-VR doctors, with supervision and sponsorship possibilities for eligible candidates. The practice offers a broad patient base and a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment focused on comprehensive primary health care

Qualifications

• Recognised medical degree (MBBS or equivalent).
• General Registration with AHPRA, or eligibility to obtain appropriate AHPRA registration.
• Fellowship with RACGP or ACRRM is desirable but not essential.
• Open to applicants with valid authority to work in Australia.

Responsibilities

• Provide continuity of care in a well-established practice.
• Develop clinical special interests with supervision available.
• Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team to deliver comprehensive primary care.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Communication

Teamwork

Indemnity insurance & CPR

Education

MBBS or equivalent

General Registration with AHPRA

Fellowship with RACGP or ACRRM desirable

Authority to work in Australia

Job description

Position Highlights

• Supportive multidisciplinary team with experienced nursing and administrative support
• Opportunity to develop clinical special interests and provide continuity of care
• Suitable for VR and eligible non-VR General Practitioners, with supervision available for suitable candidates
• Percentage of billings

Job Type

Permanent Full Time

Practice Information

An accredited, established group general practice located in Redlynch, Cairns. The practice has a strong focus on family medicine, continuity of care and providing comprehensive primary healthcare to patients across all age groups. The multidisciplinary team includes General Practitioners, Registered Nurses and experienced administrative support staff. Services provided include general and family medicine, chronic disease management and health assessments, preventative health and screening, childhood and adult immunisations, women’s and men’s health, family planning and contraception, antenatal shared care, mental health care, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health, paediatrics, skin checks, minor illness and injury management, iron infusions, ear microsuction, travel medicine, workers compensation and occupational health services, allied health referrals and telehealth consultations for eligible patients.

Position Description

An opportunity is available for two General Practitioners to join a well-established practice in the desirable Redlynch area of Cairns. The practice offers a supportive team environment with experienced nursing and administrative support, a broad and diverse patient base, and the opportunity to develop special interests while providing continuity of care. Applications are welcomed from VR and suitably qualified non-VR doctors, including overseas-trained medical practitioners. Supervision may be available for suitably eligible candidates. Sponsorship opportunities may also be available for the right candidate already residing in Australia.

Qualifications and Experience

• Recognised medical degree (MBBS or equivalent)
• General Registration with AHPRA, or eligibility to obtain appropriate AHPRA registration
• Previous clinical experience in general practice or primary healthcare
• Sound clinical assessment, diagnostic and patient management skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Commitment to providing high-quality, patient-centred care
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
• Current medical indemnity insurance and CPR certification
• Fellowship with RACGP or ACRRM is desirable but not essential
• Open to applicants with valid authority to work in Australia
• Sponsorship opportunities available for the right candidate already residing in Australia

About Redlynch

Redlynch is a family-friendly suburb of Cairns in Far North Queensland, approximately 11 km from the Cairns CBD. Set against the rainforest-covered mountains of the Redlynch Valley, the area offers a relaxed tropical lifestyle while remaining within easy reach of Cairns Airport and the wider region. Residents enjoy access to excellent shopping facilities, schools, childcare, sporting facilities, parks and recreational areas, while being close to Crystal Cascades, the Great Barrier Reef, tropical beaches, the Wet Tropics rainforest, the Atherton Tablelands and Port Douglas.

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.