General Practice Clinic

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Looking for an ongoing role without the admin burden? We have the solution for you!

 

Medical Directions is looking for experienced VR GPs to cover the GP clinic attached to Tomaree Community Hospital (Nelson Bay). FIFO arrangement welcomed, or residents of the area most encouraged to apply. 

 

The Opportunity

Tomaree Community Hospital (TCH) provides health care to people living in Nelson Bay and surrounding areas. With a 14 bed adult ward, 5 bed Emergency Department and onsite GP Clinic, services provided include General Medicine, Geriatric, Palliative Care, adult and paediatric emergency care, adult acute medical inpatient care, adult emergency respite and postnatal care for women eligible for early discharge from their obstetric hospital. 

 

GP clinic shifts are from 0830 - 1730. You’ll be responsible for seeing patients with appointments, walk in patients, along with clients referred to the clinic from the ED. You’ll be well supported by a Practice Nurse and practice admin staff.  

 

Essential Criteria

·        VR GP 

·        Passion for high quality primary care.  

·        A team player with a genuine interest in rural health

 

The Location

Port Stephens is known for its spectacular coastline and pristine waterways, boasting 26 beaches from sheltered outlets to ocean beaches. Newcastle, with all the benefits of a metropolitan city, is only 45 minutes away and in less than an hour you’ll stumble upon Lake Macquarie, Barrington Tops and the magnificent Hunter Valley. Port Stephens is an easy 2 hour drive from Sydney or 30 minutes by air. 

 

There’s always something to do in Nelson Bay. Whether you embark on a journey of discovery where dolphins and whales grace the coastline, picnic surrounded by nature reserves, take a dip in the beautiful beaches or indulge in the fine good, wine and cocktails from the local establishments. 

 

The shopping district close to the marina provides a great mix of specialty shops, supermarkets, cafes and restaurants as well as cinemas, art galleries, bowling club and a golf club.  

 

Benefits

·        Ongoing, long term role at locum rates

·        Modern, well supported facility

·        No oncall requirement   

·    Support from the Medical Directions team from the start of your journey with credentialling requirements etc, to ongoing assistance throughout with accommodation and travel requirements plus anything else you need.