Job Advertisement – General Practitioner

Warrnambool UCC; Warrnambool; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Competitive pay above award rates

Supportive team environment

Emerging healthcare model

Job summary

Warrnambool UCC invites applications for a General Practitioner to lead our urgent care team in Warrnambool. You will oversee triaged patients, provide assessments and treatments, and work with triage nurses to guide clinical decisions.

The role requires MBBS, vocational registration with FRACGP, and a strong background in urgent care or emergency medicine. Competence with Best Practice EMR and a commitment to evidence-based care are essential.

Qualifications

• MBBS degree and vocational registration with FRACGP.
• Experience in urgent care/emergency medicine or community health is required.
• Proficiency with EMR systems (Best Practice) and commitment to evidence-based care.

Responsibilities

• Lead clinical team in assessment and treatment after triage.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and governance.
• Collaborate with Practice Manager and Clinical Director to strengthen service sustainability.
• Ensure confidentiality and clear communication with staff and patients.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Change management

Evidence-based practice

Quality improvement

Education

MBBS

FRACGP

Vocational registration

Tools

Best Practice EMR

Job description

About the Role

Our Medicare Urgent Care Clinic is designed to handle urgent non-life-threatening medical emergencies. With experienced staff and access to diagnostic facilities, it offers an efficient alternative to hospital emergency rooms, providing care for injuries, infections and other urgent health issues.

As a vital team member, the GP will be responsible for leading our clinical team in providing assessment and treatment of patients after they have been triaged. You will be supported by a team of Triage Nurses with emergency care skills to assist in clinical decision-making and patient management.

Key responsibilities

Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Demonstrate a commitment towards excellence, best practice and improving performance delivery of high-quality urgent care to all patients.
• Ensure compliance with all documentation requirements of the health service and relevant Government Departments.
• Ensure clear communication to clinic staff and provide adequate information to ensure continuity of care.
• Adhere to all aspects of confidentiality regarding patients, staff and personal documentation.
• Actively support patients to make informed decisions about their treatment and ongoing care.
• In collaboration with the Practice Manager and Clinical Director, identify opportunities to further strengthen sustainability of the medical services provided in the urgent care setting.
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date clinical records to a high standard.
• Contribute towards a positive culture within the UCC program and foster a multidisciplinary approach to client care.
• Promote local and public health initiatives.
• Maintain involvement and responsibility for Clinical Governance and Clinical handover as appropriate.
• Actively monitor and improve the quality and safety of services.

What We Are Looking For

We are seeking someone who has:

• MBBS.
• Vocationally Registered.
• Involvement in RACGP QA and CME.
• Post Graduate experience as a General Practitioner in urgent care/emergency medicine or community health.
• Proficiency in using EMR systems (ie. Best Practice).
• Proven ability to improve clinical outcomes based on best practice medicine and evidence-based research.
• Demonstrated understanding of clinical governance frameworks and applicability to primary health services.
• Comprehensive understanding of Medicare requirements for General Practitioners.
• Commitment towards Quality Improvement in all aspects of practice performance, including best health care outcomes/access and availability/financial targets.
• FRACGP.
• Understanding of RACGP General Practice Accreditation Guidelines.
• Initiative in suggesting strategies to enhance greater efficiency throughout the clinic.
• Ability to adopt a change management approach towards new initiatives.
• High level communication skills (both verbal and written).

Checks, Licences & Registrations

• Registration with the Medical Practitioners Board of Victoria.
• CPR Certificate.
• Basic and Advanced Life Support Training.
• National Police Records Check.
• Right to work in Australia.
• Immunisation Category A.
• Working with Children Check.

Why Join Us

• Flexible hours – choose your own shifts with ease using our rostering system.
• Competitive Pay – earn above Award rates.
• Innovative Healthcare Model – be part of an emerging and growing healthcare model, well‑established in countries like New Zealand and the UK, with further investment recently announced by the Australian Government.
• Supportive team environment with experienced colleagues.

How to Apply

Please send us a Cover Letter outlining:

Why you would be a great fit; your current & ongoing availability;
as well as an up‑to‑date resume to [e-mail].

For further details about this position please contact