Prescript has an excellent opportunity for two PHOs to fill crucial roles within the Department of Medicine at Mackay Base Hospital.
Mackay Base Hospital is renowned as one of Queensland's most modern healthcare facilities, equipped with cutting-edge technology to deliver exceptional care.
This is an urgent requirement from August to December 2023 and is perfect for Medical PHOs wishing to expand their experience within a health service that adopts a significant focus on teaching, mentoring and career development.
The Position
With a network of 8 hospitals and four community health facilities, Mackay Base Hospital serves as a pivotal healthcare provider in the region. It serves a population of approximately 180,000 people across regional, community, and rural settings. Join a team of over 3000 employees dedicated to providing high-quality patient care.
The emergency departments receive over 99,000 patient visits annually, more than 271,000 outpatient appointments have been conducted in the last year, and the wards have cared for over 45,000 patients.
Enjoy excellent access to friendly consultant support, mentoring, and teaching.
Mackay caters for diverse special interests, including paediatrics, geriatrics, ultrasound, simulation, critical care, toxicology, trauma, prehospital & retrieval medicine. As a regional referral hospital, Mackay manages a high-acuity adult and paediatric caseload.
As a teaching hospital affiliated with James Cook University (JCU), they foster an environment of continuous learning. Mackay Base Hospital is accredited for training with the Australasian College of Emergency Medicine (ACEM) and the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM). You’ll also benefit from on-campus simulation lab resources to enhance your practical skills.
Please contact Jo Weaver (Prescript’s Recruitment Partner) to find out more.
0433 581 313 // jo@prescript.com.au
Dates Available
August to December 2023 (inclusive)
Your roster will encompass day, evening, and night shifts as required.
The Benefits
★ Shared accommodation will be provided
★ Remuneration based on experience - please contact us to find out more
★ Flights and travel provided
★ Nestled along the picturesque Queensland coast, Mackay has an alluring blend of natural beauty and modern amenities. Known for its pristine beaches, visitors can relax on sandy shores or explore the Great Barrier Reef's wonders, just a short boat ride away. Immerse yourself in lush rainforests, cascading waterfalls, and diverse wildlife at Eungella National Park. The city's vibrant arts and culture scene is showcased in local galleries and events. Mackay's charming dining scene offers fresh seafood and local produce.
Who We're Looking For
✓ General Registration with AHPRA
✓ Medical PHOs
✓ You must be an Australian permanent resident or citizen, a New Zealand citizen, or other relevant work visa
Sound Like You?
Contact Jo Weaver (Prescript’s Senior Recruitment Partner), who will be more than happy to provide any additional details about this excellent Medical PHO locum opportunity.
There are three ways to find out more:
Call or message Jo on 0433 581 313
Email jo@prescript.com.au
Click to ‘Connect with Prescript’
Next Steps with Prescript
At Prescript Recruitment, we follow a transparent, friendly process:
◼️The first stage is an informal conversation with Prescript for you to decide if you want to proceed – you will need to share your CV and we will talk about the position, the healthcare organisation, and the location. You can let us know if you want to bring your family and if you have any special requirements.
◼️ The second stage is an informal application – we will arrange a phone call or a review of your skills to establish if this is going to be a good fit.
◼️The third stage – if you’re happy then Prescript will send you a locum confirmation to say ‘congratulations – all booked!’
◼️The fourth stage – Prescript will help manage all the paperwork and logistics. All you have to do is look forward to starting.
About Jo Weaver
Having worked with many of the team members in my previous role, they recognised my skills and experience in the health field and thought that I could bring valuable knowledge and tools to the organisation. It’s a pleasure to be a part of the Prescript team.
I am a dedicated recruitment professional with an extensive background in the healthcare industry. I began my career at a sole-doctor GP practice and during my 17 years there, I helped grow the practice to nine staff members, including four doctors, four part-time receptionists, and myself. Seeking to broaden my knowledge, I then transitioned to Medical Workforce at a small rural public hospital where I enjoyed building relationships with clinical and non-clinical staff.
My experience working with hospitals and practices enables me to put myself in both health services and doctors’ shoes and truly understand their recruitment needs from their perspective.
Professionally, I am driven by contributing 100% of the time, doing the very best I can to make doctors feel happy and fulfilled in their positions. Personally, my driving force is family. I am there to support them, be involved, nurture, and watch them grow.
In my role, I am passionate about achieving good outcomes, placing doctors in vacant roles, building relationships with medical professionals, and filling organisational roster gaps with locums. In doing so, I hope to contribute to the Prescript’s growth, success, and our mission of solving the regional doctor shortage in Australia.
Outside of work, I enjoy gardening, growing my own veggies, cooking, and trying new recipes. I am also an avid reader of murder/crime mysteries.
Please feel free to reach out to say hi or if you'd like to update me on your current locum availability. For any VIC-based doctors, you're always welcome to pop in to see me at the Melbourne office for a coffee - it would be great to see you in-person!
Meet the Prescript Recruitment Team
We work with doctors for locum, ongoing and fixed-term positions across regional Australia. Connect with Prescript here ⬇️
◼️RECRUITMENT
James Hill, Nicola Speer, Max Drakeley, Mel Houston, Paul Tillman, Jason Ahmad, Jo Weaver & Ash Pinkerton. Dedicated recruitment partners focused on helping doctors throughout the recruitment process.
◼️MARKETING & VACANCIES
Grace Clueit. Rapid promotion of locum, ongoing and fixed-term vacancies - helping doctors discover jobs with ease.
◼️CREDENTIALING & LOGISTICS
Stef McLaughlin, Marcia Beere, Melissa Crane, Mike Chua & Rhea Raganas. Adhere to the highest JAS-ANZ-accredited standards of quality and credentialing. Management of paperwork and travel logistics so that doctors start on time.
◼️FINANCE & PAYMENTS
Hugo Scales. Prescript's Finance & Payments Manager ensures doctors get paid promptly and smoothly.
“Prescript are medical recruitment specialists.”
At Prescript we’re known for helping solve the regional doctor shortage in Australia.
Every day we’re focused on two clear outcomes - Helping hospitals find doctors that create departments and clinics that run better, have more capacity and less stress. And placing Doctors in jobs that leave them feeling highly valued, rewarded and, most importantly, enjoying what they do.
We believe that when we get these two crucial things right, it has a huge impact on the regional doctor shortage and the healthcare of communities across Australia.
There are three ways to contact us:
Call 1300 755 498
Email contact@prescript.com.au
Click 'Connect with Prescript'
We’d love to hear from you!
“We’re known for solving the regional doctor shortage, leaving doctors loving what they do and regional communities feeling like they have the best doctors in town.”