Are you a Rural Generalist with a passion for making a difference? Prescript Recruitment is thrilled to offer you the chance to work in the stunning Cairns and Hinterland region. With various positions available, you can bring your expertise to regional communities and earn competitive rates while doing what you love.
The Positions
We have multiple locum opportunities for Rural Generalists with FRACGP/FACCRM and ED experience. Each role is unique, offering a mix of ED, GP services, inpatient care, and more. Specific skills in Obstetrics or Anaesthetics are highly desirable for certain placements.
Dates Available
TULLY HOSPITAL
Tully is a small town located in the Cassowary Coast region, roughly 140km south of Cairns. Tully Hospital is a level 2 rural hospital and the workload includes ED, GP services and inpatient care.
02.08.24 – 06.08.24
09.08.24 – 10.08.24
30.08.24 – 03.09.24
06.09.24 – 01.10.24
11.10.24 – 12.10.24
01.11.24 – 02.11.24
07.11.24 – 09.11.24
15.11.24 – 06.12.24
20.12.24 – 18.01.24
BABINDA HOSPITAL
Babinda is a small sugar town located 60 km south of Cairns. Babinda Hospital consists of an ED, 11 Aged Care beds, 10 Acute beds and 4 clinic rooms. Placements in Babinda would cover all of these areas.
01.08.24 – 09.08.24 *amended
09.09.24 – 15.09.24
MAREEBA HOSPITAL
Mareeba is located on the Atherton Tablelands, 65km west of Cairns. Mareeba Hospital is a 40 bed level 3 general hospital servicing some 20,000 residents and visitors to the district, including a large Indigenous population
18.07.24 - 24.07.24
26.07.24 – 04.08.24
03.08.24 – 09.01.25 *new
INNISFAIL HOSPITAL
Innisfail is a regional town located 90km south of Cairns. The hospital is a 49 bed level 3 general hospital , servicing some 35,000 residents and visitors to the Innisfail district, including a significant Indigenous population.
22.07.24 – 04.08.24
09.08.24 – 26.08.24
01.10.24 – 27.10.24
04.11.24 – 31.12.24
ASAP – 31.12.24 (advanced Obstetrics/Anaesthetics positions available)
ATHERTON HOSPITAL
Atherton is a town on the Atherton Tablelands approx. 1 hr 20 min drive from Cairns with a population of approximately 7300 people. It is popular for its gourmet food and wine trails, bird watching, unique wildlife, rainforest and waterfall walks. Atherton has a brand ED building and sees up to 70 patients per day.
01.08.24 – 29.09.24
Benefits Provided
Competitive daily rates (vary depending on specialisation and regional loadings)
Travel covered
Accommodation provided
Hire car included
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
Ready to take the leap and make a meaningful impact in Northern Queensland? Express your interest in these exciting locum opportunities by contacting:
Paul Tillman, Senior Recruitment Partner
Phone: 0415 075 498
Email: paul@prescript.com.au
Join the Prescript Recruitment locum community where you're perfectly placed to thrive as a Rural Generalist!
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