Urgent Care General Practitioner

Cornerstone Medical Recruitment; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 276,000 - 379,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

FIFO/DIDO options

Melbourne base

Flexible rosters

Nursing support

Onsite imaging

Job summary

Cornerstone Medical Recruitment in Melbourne, VIC is seeking a VR General Practitioner to join a growing national Urgent Care Centre network with a Melbourne base location.

The role offers a permanent contract with a minimum commitment of 24 hours per week and flexibility to increase hours. The GP will manage predominantly Category 3-5 urgent cases and enjoy procedural medicine in a fast-paced environment outside traditional general practice.

Qualifications

• Current Specialist Registration with AHPRA (FRACGP or FACRRM).
• Experience managing urgent care presentations independently.
• Experience in fracture management and wound care.
• ALS certification, or willingness to obtain within three months.
• Flexibility to work afternoon/evening shifts.

Responsibilities

• Manage predominantly Category 3-5 urgent presentations.
• Work with a Registered Nurse and triage/ admin support.
• Provide high-quality urgent care with a focus on procedural and acute care.
• Collaborate with nursing staff to ensure smooth patient throughput.

Skills

Urgent care

Procedural medicine

Fracture management

X-ray interpretation

Education

FRACGP or FACRRM

ALS certification

Job description

Cornerstone Medical Recruitment – Melbourne VIC

Permanent

1mo ago , from Cornerstone Medical Recruitment

An exciting opportunity is available for a VR General Practitioner to join a growing national network of Urgent Care Centres, with a Melbourne base location and the option to provide FIFO/DIDO coverage across other sites if desired.
This role is ideal for GPs who enjoy procedural medicine, acute presentations and working in a fast-paced environment outside of the traditional general practice model. Opportunities are available on a permanent basis, with a minimum commitment of 24 hours per week and flexibility to increase hours based on your availability.
Doctors will manage predominantly Category 3-5 presentations and should be confident assessing and treating a broad range of urgent care cases.

The Practice

• 1 GP supported by an experienced Registered Nurse


• Dedicated triage and administrative support


• Modern facilities with access to onsite imaging services where available


• Higher-volume centres may have overlapping GP coverage when required


• Internal credentialing team providing support with onboarding and compliance

Operating hours generally run from 8:00am to 10:00pm, with shifts commonly split between daytime and afternoon/evening coverage. Applicants must be comfortable working afternoon and evening shifts.

The Benefits

• Hourly rates between $200-$275 per hour, depending on location and commitment


• Melbourne base with optional FIFO/DIDO opportunities across the network


• Minimum 24-hour permanent contract with additional hours available


• Flexible rosters to suit your availability


• Work within a collaborative urgent care model with excellent nursing support


• Opportunity to expand your procedural and acute care skills


• Comprehensive in-house credentialing and onboarding support


• Doctors under 19AB/Moratorium are encouraged to apply, with suitable DPA opportunities available

The Location

Base yourself in Melbourne while enjoying the flexibility to work across a network of metropolitan and regional Urgent Care Centres if desired. This role offers the opportunity to diversify your clinical experience while maintaining excellent work-life balance and premium hourly rates.

The Criteria

To be considered, you will have:

• Current Specialist Registration with AHPRA (FRACGP or FACRRM)


• Confidence managing urgent care presentations independently


• Experience in fracture management, wound management and reviewing X-rays


• A collaborative approach to working alongside nursing staff


• Advanced Life Support (ALS) certification, or willingness to obtain within three months


• Flexibility to work afternoon/evening shifts


• Interest in optional FIFO/DIDO work is highly regarded but not essential