We are delighted to share this fantastic Urgent Care GP locum position in the fabulous city of Hobart throughout November and December, with further dates to be released for 2024.
This newly opened location rarely needs coverage and is in a prime spot to spend your summer break; perhaps spend an extra few days in Hobart to explore all this wonderful state has to offer.
The Position
This is an excellent opportunity for GPs with ED skills to work in a new Urgent Care Centre in Hobart. Rates are $2150 to $2550 per day and no on-call is required.
Here’s some further information about your role:
⇒ Provide short-term, episodic care for urgent conditions that are not immediately life-threatening.
⇒ Treat minor illnesses (including respiratory illness, gastrointestinal illness, urinary tract infections and sexually transmitted infections) amongst other presentations
⇒ Treat minor injuries, including closed fractures, simple lacerations, simple eye injuries and minor burns, amongst other presentations
⇒ Perform wound management including glueing, suturing and dressings (including for minor burns)
⇒ Incision and drainage of abscesses
⇒ Perform basic fracture management including application of back slabs and plasters
⇒ Perform Intravenous cannula insertion to allow for IV antibiotics and IV rehydration fluids
⇒ Provide urinary catheter management and changes for males and females
⇒ Perform the removal of foreign bodies from the ear and nose
⇒ Provide care for acute exacerbations of chronic disease (such as infective exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) but should NOT provide ongoing chronic disease care, including chronic disease care plans or health assessments
⇒ Provide bridging prescriptions for chronic conditions (such as hypertension) where not doing so would place the patient at clinical risk, however, these prescriptions will be for the shortest time possible, with the aim that longer prescriptions will be provided by the patient’s usual primary care provider
⇒ Identify and manage potentially life-threatening problems, such as cardiac chest pain, severe shortness of breath or altered conscious state) or manage labour and birth with an aim to stabilise conditions whilst awaiting transfer to hospital, including providing resuscitation where required
⇒ Work within protocols to safely refer patients with these behaviours to other more appropriate services as required
⇒ Treat (including referral) those with mental health conditions (including acute exacerbations of mental health conditions and for physical conditions) where these can be safely treated within the UCC
Contact Mel Houston (Prescript's Senior Recruitment Partner) to learn more:
mel@prescript.com.au // 0414 716 132
Dates Available
Friday 24 Nov 1200 – 2030
Sat 25 Nov 1200 – 2030
Mon 27 Nov 1200 – 2030
Sun 24 Dec 1200 – 2030
Mon 25 Dec 1200 – 2030
Tues 26 Dec 1200 – 2030
Mon 1 Jan 1200 – 2030
Ongoing 2024 dates TBA
The Benefits
★ $2150 - $2550 per day
★ Payment is via Company ABN (with insurances) or via prescript payroll provider
★ No on-call – enjoy your nights off
★ Desirable location
★ Rare locum
Who We're Looking For
✓ Vocationally Registered doctors (VR) with either FRACGP or FACRRM
✓ Specialist Registration with APHRA
✓ Six months minimum of working in ED or two or more years working as a VMO in MMM3 or above
✓ Obtained or working towards ALS2
✓ You must be an Australian Permanent Resident or Citizen, a New Zealand Citizen, or hold a relevant work visa
Sound Like You?
Contact Mel Houston (Prescript's Senior Recruitment Partner) to learn more about this vacancy.
There are three ways to find out more:
Call Mel on 0414 716 132
Email mel@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 Mel Houston
Hi, I'm Melissa Houston; I am one of the Senior Recruitment Partners at Prescript Recruitment, working with rural generalists and emergency medicine doctors across metro and regional Australia.
My experience covers over a decade of medical recruitment, specialising in senior doctors and solving the healthcare shortage.
I am an expert in working closely with hospitals, departments, and clinics to fill their critical vacancies. My success has included roster management, executive search projects and in-depth relationship building with locum doctors.
I love to work hard whilst injecting humour and fun into my day-to-day activities. I really enjoy meeting clients and doctors; as it stands, I think I've ticked off 100 hospitals that I have visited, and that is probably only touching the surface. I believe it's integral to matching doctors’ and clients’ needs and helps me better understand doctors' new roles.
Outside of work, I love spending time with my daughter and family. I'm a water baby at heart, so you'll often find me out on our family boat - sailing the beautiful waters of the Mornington Peninsula (where I live!).
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. 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!
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