Rural Generalist Locum Positions - Regional QLD Locations

Prescript is pleased to present multiple locum opportunities for Rural Generalists in various regional facilities within Northern Queensland This is your chance to earn competitive rates while contributing to healthcare in diverse and vibrant communities.

The Positions

Roles are available across six different sites, and the positions needed are:

  • Rural Generalists with FRACGP and ED experience

  • Rural Generalists with FRACGP and strong ED experience, preferably with advanced Obstetrics or Anaesthetics.

  • Rural Generalists with FACRRM/FRACGP and ED experience, or advanced skills in Obstetrics or Anaesthetics.

The six-hospital profiles include:

  • Indigenous community hospital provides 24-hour emergency and accident care.

  • Level 2 rural hospital, and the workload includes ED, GP services and inpatient care

  • 40-bed level 3 general hospital servicing some 20,000 residents and visitors to the district, including a large Indigenous population

  • 49-bed level 3 general hospital, servicing some 35,000 residents, including a significant Indigenous population.     

  • The hospital has an ED, 11 Aged Care beds, 10 Acute beds and four clinic rooms.

  • A hospital with a brand-new ED building sees up to 70 patients daily.  

Dates Available

Hospital 1

  • ASAP – 29.09.24

Hospital 2

  • 10.06.24 – 16.06.24

  • 08.07.24 – 11.08.24

Hospital 3

  • 11.06.24 – 31.12.24 (ED experience)

  • ASAP – 31.12.24 (Obstetrics)

  • ASAP – 31.12.24 (Anaesthetics)

Hospital 4

  • 17.06.24 – 04.08.24

  • 03.09.24 – 12.09.24

  • 30.09.24 – 09.10.24

  • 04.11.24 – 15.11.24

  • 20.11.24 – 09.01.25

Hospital 5

  • 17.06.24 – 22.06.24

  • 08.07.24 – 27.07.24

  • 09.08.24 – 10.08.24

  • 06.09.24 – 17.09.24

  • 23.09.24 – 24.09.24

Hospital 6

  • Various dates from 18.06.24 to 04.01.25

Benefits Provided

  • Competitive Daily Rates

  • Payment via invoice or via Prescript payroll

  • No on-call responsibilities

  • Return economy flights provided

  • Car and accommodation supplied

What We Require From You

✓ Current specialist registration with AHPRA

✓ Relevant qualifications (FRACGP, FACRRM)

✓ Advanced skills in Obstetrics or Anaesthetics (for specified positions)

Your Next Steps

To express your interest in these locum opportunities, please contact:

Paul Tillman, Senior Recruitment Partner

0415 075 498

paul@prescript.com.au

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