General Practitioner (GP)

Royal Flying Doctor Service; Kalgoorlie; On-site; AUD 340,000; Part time

Job summary

The Royal Flying Doctor Service is seeking a part-time General Practitioner for a new clinic in Kalgoorlie, opening in 2025. Candidates should have prior experience in General Practice and hold relevant AHPRA registration. The role involves delivering high-quality care and supporting the education of healthcare students while promoting preventative health in the community.

Benefits

Superannuation

5 Weeks Annual Leave

Professional Development Allowance up to $36,797 per annum

Relocation support including housing and utilities

Motor Vehicle (or allowance)

Medical Indemnity Insurance

Life Insurance

Qualifications

• Previous experience in General Practice required.
• Registered with AHPRA and must hold relevant specialist qualifications.
• Experience in delivering patient-centered care.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality clinical care in a team environment.
• Promote preventative healthcare and education.
• Support and train students in clinical settings.

Skills

Clinical Care

Patient Management

Team Collaboration

Education

AHPRA Medical Registration

FRACGP or FACRRM qualifications

Job description

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The RFDS WA Strategy 2024 – 2028 strives to make a positive difference to the health and wellbeing of people living and working in regional Western Australia.A key focus area is to expand our Primary Health Care services for a bigger community impact. One of these initiatives is the establishment of an inaugural RFDS General Practice Clinic in Kalgoorlie, partnered with the Kalgoorlie Campus of the Curtin Goldfields University Department of Rural Health (GUDRH). The objective of the clinic will be to provide practical experiences to support the GUDRH students and help the community of Kalgoorlie and wider Goldfields region to manage their health, including preventative healthcare and health promotion.

About You

RFDS WA is looking for a General Practitioner to support the delivery of high-quality care to patients and the community, with the RFDS General Practice Clinic, opening in 2025. You will need to have prior experience working in General Practice, and hold your AHPRA Medical Registration, along with specialist qualifications of FRACGP or FACRRM.

The role is a permanent part-time position (0.5FTE / 19 hours per week), based in Kalgoorlie, Western Australia. Our preference is for the successful candidate to reside in Kalgoorlie; however, FIFO may be considered.

About the Role

• Support the delivery of and commitment to quality, patient outcome-focused care working closely with the team to develop and deliver efficient and effective care and service delivery
• Provide clinical care to patients by delivering meaningful preventative care and health promotion to help patients manage their health within the community.
• Provide clinical support to the General Practitioners, Primary Health Care Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Allied Health Practitioners and Students where applicable.
• Create a strong sense of working as a team, promoting multi-disciplinary teamwork and clinical excellence by motivating and developing each clinician individually and as part of a team
• Provide input with regard to development of clinical protocols/procedures, using evidence-based practices and ensuring they meet the standards required for accreditation
• Have an interest in educating the next generation of clinicians and provide clinical training opportunities for students.
• Promote and maintain collegiate relationships with the local medical and education facilities.
• Total Remuneration Package up to $475,000 + relocation (pro rata based on FTE)
• Salary packaging and other incentives also available in addition to the above

Highly Competitive Annual Salary Package:Base Salary up to $340,000 AUD per annum, pro rata based on FTE,with the followingbenefits and allowances in addition:

• Superannuation
• 5 Weeks Annual Leave
• Professional Development Allowance up to $36,797 per annum
• Housing and Utilities (or allowance)
• Motor Vehicle (or allowance)
• Medical Indemnity Insurance
• Life Insurance

Access to Salary Packaging:Maximize your earnings with up to $15,900 for everyday expenses and up to $2,650 for meals and entertainment.

Relocation:We’ve got you covered with comprehensive relocation support, including housing, utilities, a vehicle, and help with relocation expenses, so you can settle in comfortably.

Incentive Opportunities:Unlock the potential for additional rewards through the Workforce Incentive Program (WIP) for those in MMM3-7 areas and explore the possibility of earning a share of billings, following review of second year of operation.

Retention Bonus:12 weeks Equivalent Pay following 3 years of continuous service, and 4 weeks for every 12 months thereafter

Empowerment and Leadership:Lead with confidence in your clinical practice while helping shape a progressive rural general practice model that values innovation and your expertise.

Legacy of Impact:Join a renowned organisation with a deep commitment to providing vital healthcare services across Western Australia, particularly in its most remote and underserved regions.

About Us

The mission of the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Western Operations) is to provide excellence in aeromedical and primary health care across Western Australia. Every member of the RFDS WO team contributes to that mission and living our values of showing respect, demonstrating fairness, utilising diversity and being safe. Every year, the RFDS WO provides urgent retrieval for about 10,000 patients in regional WA. A further 10,000 appointments are provided in primary healthcare clinics in remote communities, including GP, nurse, dental and mental health care. RFDS crews are committed to providing the finest care to the furthest corners of the State, using the highest standards of clinical care, aviation safety and technology to make a difference to people living and working across WA – the largest and most remote health jurisdiction in the world.

The RFDS in WA operates five bases in Perth, Broome, Port Hedland, Kalgoorlie and Meekatharra. Our 24/7 Operations Centre at Jandakot Airport coordinates complex logistics for patient retrievals and clinics across the State. We work in partnership with government, business and the community, and are proud to work on Country with Aboriginal medical services and many local service providers.

In 2024, the RFDS launched a new five-year strategy ‘Above and Beyond’, which marks an important new chapter in the long Flying Doctor history. The strategy will include a focus on expanding remote health clinics in some of WA’s most vulnerable communities, expanding our profit-for-purpose services, strengthening our workforce, harnessing technology and addressing our environmental sustainability.

Submit your resume and cover letter by clicking on the ‘Apply Now’ button.

RFDSWO is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities to apply. Please note applicants require the right to work in Australia.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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Your application will include the following questions:

Do you have fellowship with the Australian College of Remote & Rural Medicine (ACRRM)? Do you have fellowship with the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP)? How many years' experience do you have in the healthcare services industry? Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia? How many years' experience do you have as a general practitioner? Are you currently registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)? Are you willing to relocate for this role? What's your expected day rate?

The Royal Flying Doctor Service is one of the largest and most comprehensive aeromedical organisations in the world, providing extensive primary health care and 24-hour emergency service to people over an area of 7.3 million square kilometres.

Delivered by a dedicated team of professionals, using the latest in aviation, medical and communications technology, and supported by a vast number of volunteers and supporters, the RFDS is vital for those that live, work and travel in rural and remote Australia.

Source: This is an extract from the company's own website.

The Royal Flying Doctor Service is one of the largest and most comprehensive aeromedical organisations in the world, providing extensive primary health care and 24-hour emergency service to people over an area of 7.3 million square kilometres.

Delivered by a dedicated team of professionals, using the latest in aviation, medical and communications technology, and supported by a vast number of volunteers and supporters, the RFDS is vital for those that live, work and travel in rural and remote Australia.

Source: This is an extract from the company's own website.

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