Prescript Recruitment is delighted to offer a GP ED role within the Murrumbidgee region at Lake Cargellio. This role is working within a health district which receives fantastic reviews from locum doctors, who regularly return to the area. Dates are for Saturday 16th December to Saturday 6th January and the daily rate is $3000, inclusive of oncall.
Why the positive feedback? Lake Cargelligo is a beautiful big lake fed by the Lachlan River. Coming up to summer, the lake becomes a hive of activity with water skiing, sailing, canoeing, fishing and swimming; there is also a 50m pool. For your spare time, the area offers two pubs, a bowling club, takeaways, a bakery, a coffee shop, two supermarkets, an antique collectable store, a post office, and a news agency.
The Position
The GP role covers the ED and inpatient beds, working 0800-1800 plus oncall until 0800 for CAT 1 and 2 presentations to ED.
The MPS is set up as below
16 aged care beds, 6 acute beds, 2 ED beds
160-180 presentations per month through the ED
Staffed with 2 RNs during the morning and evening with an EEN and AIN; there is only an RN and EEN on. Additionally, to that Monday to Friday there is a NUM and Facility manager during business hours.
The main Referral hospital is Griffith Base Hospital 1.5 hours by road.
Critical care advisory via telehealth for support, transfer, and retrieval of critically unwell patients
Paramedics offer support for patients in the hospital via CERS to assist patients who deteriorate and require extra assistance.
Pathology services: ISTAT POC, formal pathology goes to Griffith Path lab
Xray, MRI & CT services Griffith
Community Health
Visiting services: Podiatrist, dentist, geriatrician, dietitian, OT, physio, Nurse practitioner chronic care (aged care, respiratory, diabetes, wound care)
To find out more, please contact Paul Tillman (Prescript’s Senior Recruitment Partner):
+61 415 075 498 // paul@prescript.com.au
Dates Available
Saturday 16th December to Saturday 6th January with ongoing opportunities available at multiple facilities within the health district, all at fantastic rates of pay (enquire with Prescript to find out more).
The Benefits
★ $3000 per day paid by NSW Health: Method is payroll or VMoney. Daily rate is inclusive of oncall.
★ Return economy flights provided
★ Hire car
★ Accommodation is provided as a holiday-style cabin on hospital grounds (not shared with anyone else), two bedrooms, kitchen, bathroom and laundry.
★ Food options include the ability to order freshly cooked meals from a chef at a small cost! This is a first Prescript has seen from any locum position anywhere!
Who We're Looking For
✓ Emergency and GP Specialists with Emergency medicine skills
✓ FACEM / FRACGP / FACRRM
✓ ALS required
✓ Recent ED Experience
✓ You must be an Australian permanent resident or citizen, a New Zealand citizen, or other relevant work visa
Sound Like You?
Contact Paul Tillman (Prescript’s Senior Recruitment Partner) to find out more about this locum opportunity.
There are three ways to find out more:
Call or message Paul on +61 415 075 498
Email paul@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.
“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.”