General Practitioner

General Practitioner - Bowen, Queensland Job Type: Permanent – Full Time After Hours Requirements: Nights on call – very rarely get calls. Whitsunday Islands are only an hour away Great local schoolsInternational connecting airport only 1 hour awayBowen is located between Townsville and Mackay, offering great shopping and specialist care General Practitioner - Bowen, Queensland. This mixed billing medical centre is well-established, having opened when the two existing town practices amalgamated to improve the services to the area. The practice now comprises 2 doctors and 8 staff. The practice is accredited and committed to providing comprehensive general practice care to individuals, families and the community. They believe in quality over quantity. All consultations and records are kept strictly confidential. They service both local aged care facilities and are fully accredited to standard 5. Dr David Cairncross is the practice principal at Bowen Medical Centre. The Practice is a fully accredited training practice and has full‑time and part‑time GP positions available. Dr Cairncross has been a senior lecturer in the school of medicine for James Cook University for the last 15 years and the practice has med students routinely in year 2 and 4 of their studies. One of our other doctors is a Russian medical graduate who has been with us the last 10 years. Responsibilities Provide good clinical care: providing skilled health assessment, diagnosis and treatment services to patients. Ordering diagnostic tests as needed and checking and informing patients of results in accordance with the practice's procedure. Refer patients appropriately to other providers if their needs exceed the range of care you are able to provide. Consult and collaborate with colleagues to provide optimal care. Document all care provided and education/information given to patients within their health record, in accordance with the practice's procedure. Maintain professional knowledge and standards through continuing medical education and personal professional development. Have working knowledge of legislation and standards of general practice. Practice medicine in a way that reflects the company's values and mission. Maintain trust (professional relationships with patients) and provide services courteously and respectfully, with regard to cultural beliefs and needs. Respond openly and follow up on complaints or feedback. Collaborate with regard to rosters and on‑call and provide cover to ensure patients' needs are met. Work constructively and harmoniously with all staff to ensure patients receive optimal care. Involvement in practice accreditation activities and participate in centre‑based audits and activities. Maintain integrity in professional practice: charge for consultations in accordance with the practice's policy, declare vested interests, return telephone calls timely, complete documents timely, clear holding file for correspondence daily. Demonstrate a working knowledge of company policy with regard to clinical practice as described in the practice manuals. Report events or untoward incidents in accordance with professional obligations and practice policy. Use the computer effectively (recall and reminder systems, data input). Keep up to date with new item numbers, SIPs and incentive payments; ensure your immunisation status is kept up to date. Always be well‑presented, friendly, courteous and obliging; represent the practice confidently and positively. Undertake all duties in a diligent manner, with honesty and integrity; maintain absolute confidentiality regarding patient and practice information. Have a vigilant attitude to accuracy; be prepared to double‑check as necessary. Demonstrate ability to work cooperatively and independently, and the ability to prioritise and organise. Qualifications and Experience Registration as a medical practitioner with the Medical Board of Australia. Current medical indemnity insurance. Current driver's licence. Current cardiopulmonary resuscitation certificate. Salary 60% plus GST. $94,000 to $116,000 per annum. About Bowen Bowen is a country town with a population of 14,000 people in winter months in an agricultural area known for its small crop production and mangoes. It is a beautiful area on the coast in the Whitsunday Region of Australia's Great Barrier Reef. They have many international travellers who visit the area for its natural beauty. The people in the town are very welcoming and the town has a very low crime rate. There is easy access to major centres via air, road or rail travel. Bowen is home of the Big Mango. Gorgeous beaches are all easily accessible as well as dog friendly walking trails. The local shops are great and are run by lovely local people. Bowen has both public and private CT scanning, Xray and ultrasounds in town. Whitsunday Islands are only hour away with boutique restaurants and an airport with connecting flights worldwide. How to Apply Apply via the 'Apply Now' button on this page. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr