VR General Practitioner | Bowen QLD (10004287)

Health Workforce Queensland; Bowen; On-site; AUD 220,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Scholarship or bursary for PD

Incentives and financial assistance

Job summary

Health Workforce invites a General Practitioner to join a well-established regional practice in Bowen, North Queensland. The successful candidate will deliver comprehensive primary care across all ages, within a bulk-billing, community-focused setting.

You will work with practice nurses, reception staff and fellow GPs in a collaborative team, with flexible full- or part-time arrangements and a commitment to patient-centred care and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Current registration with the Medical Board of Australia through AHPRA
• Vocational registration in General Practice (FRACGP or FACRRM)
• Current Medicare provider eligibility for Medicare-rebateable services
• Appropriate professional indemnity insurance
• Knowledge of Australian general practice standards and governance

Responsibilities

• Develop individualised management plans in consultation with patients
• Provide chronic disease management, care planning and ongoing monitoring
• Deliver women’s, men’s, children’s and older persons’ healthcare within scope
• Prescribe medications and arrange investigations, referrals and follow-up care
• Recognise and manage urgent presentations with escalation to emergency care when required
• Maintain accurate, timely and confidential clinical records
• Ensure follow-up of investigations, results, referrals and treatments
• Deliver culturally sensitive, inclusive care
• Participate in clinical governance and quality-improvement activities
• Contribute to accreditation and continuous-improvement initiatives
• Collaborate with internal and external providers for coordinated patient care

Skills

Communication skills

Clinical assessment

Decision-making

Patient-centred care

CPD compliance

Education

Medical Board registration via AHPRA

FRACGP or FACRRM

Medicare provider eligibility

Professional indemnity insurance

Job description

Position Highlights

• Join a well-established, community-focused regional general practice

• Provide broad-scope primary healthcare to a diverse patient population

• Work within a supportive and collaborative multidisciplinary team

• Flexible full-time or part-time working arrangements

• Enjoy a relaxed coastal lifestyle with access to beaches and the Whitsundays

• Competitive salary on offer

Employment Type

• Permanent – Full-Time or Part-Time

• Working days, sessions and hours will be negotiated based on candidate availability and practice requirements

Practice Information

The practice is a well-established, community-focused general practice located in the coastal town of Bowen in North Queensland. It provides accessible, high-quality healthcare to the local community and surrounding rural and regional areas.

The practice operates a fully bulk-billing model for Medicare-eligible services and supports a diverse patient population. It offers a collaborative working environment focused on patient-centred care, continuity of care, clinical excellence and improved community health outcomes.

The successful General Practitioner will be supported by practice nurses, reception staff, other General Practitioners and practice management.

Position Description

The successful General Practitioner will deliver comprehensive, evidence-based primary healthcare across all stages of life. The role includes assessing, diagnosing and managing acute illnesses, injuries and chronic conditions, as well as providing preventative healthcare, screening, immunisations and health assessments within the practitioner’s scope of practice.

Key responsibilities include:

• Developing individualised management plans in consultation with patients

• Providing chronic disease management, care planning and ongoing monitoring

• Delivering women’s, men’s, children’s and older persons’ healthcare within scope of practice

• Prescribing medications and arranging investigations, referrals and follow-up care

• Recognising and managing urgent presentations, including escalation to emergency care when required

• Maintaining accurate, timely and confidential clinical records

• Ensuring appropriate follow-up of investigations, results, referrals and treatments

• Delivering culturally sensitive, inclusive and respectful care

• Participating in clinical governance, peer review and quality-improvement activities

• Contributing to accreditation and continuous-improvement initiatives

• Collaborating with internal team members and external healthcare providers to support coordinated patient care

The General Practitioner will build meaningful, long-term patient relationships while contributing to accessible healthcare and improved health outcomes in a regional community.

Position Requirements

• Current registration as a medical practitioner with the Medical Board of Australia through AHPRA, without restrictions that would prevent the safe performance of the role

• Vocational registration in General Practice, including FRACGP or FACRRM

• Current Medicare provider eligibility and ability to provide Medicare-rebatable services

• Appropriate professional indemnity insurance

• Current knowledge of Australian general practice standards, clinical governance requirements and relevant legislation

• Strong clinical assessment, diagnostic and decision-making skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Commitment to patient-centred care, professional integrity and continuous improvement

• Valid authority to live and work in Australia

• Ability to maintain applicable Continuing Professional Development requirements

Experience in regional, rural or community general practice is advantageous. Experience managing a broad range of acute and chronic health conditions, an interest in preventative healthcare and chronic disease management, and an understanding of regional healthcare needs will also be highly regarded.

After Hours Requirements

No after-hours work is required.

About Bowen

Bowen is a welcoming coastal town in North Queensland, located at the northern end of the Whitsundays. It offers eight beaches, picturesque bays, coastal lookouts and opportunities for swimming, snorkelling, boating, fishing and walking.

The town is approximately one hour’s drive from Airlie Beach and provides convenient access to the wider Whitsundays region. Bowen has a proud agricultural heritage, a thriving local produce industry and a close-knit community supporting residents from the town and surrounding rural areas.

The location offers a relaxed regional lifestyle, fresh local produce and seafood, outdoor recreation and the opportunity to develop lasting patient relationships while making a meaningful contribution to community health.

For more information on this position, please contact our team via [e-mail].

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. This position may be eligible for a scholarship or bursary for ongoing professional development.

JOB – 10004287