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Discover Kangaroo Island as a Locum GP: Apply Now

Work as a locum GP on Kangaroo Island and enjoy a rewarding career in a stunning destination

Are you a GP looking for a new challenge and a change of scenery? Do you want to work in a modern and supportive team with access to excellent facilities and services? Do you want to explore one of Australia’s most beautiful and diverse islands, with its amazing wildlife, scenery, and food?

If you answered yes to any of these questions, this is your opportunity!

Prescript is delighted to be working with Kangaroo Island Health Service to find locum GPs from 11th March 2024 – 30th June 2024. This is a rare chance to work in one of Australia’s most travel-worthy destinations, where you can enjoy the best of both worlds: urban convenience and island tranquility.

The Position

As a locum GP at Kangaroo Island Health Service, you will:

  • Provide vital services to the community with a supportive practice team, including local 2 GPs, 3 registrars, 3 nurses and 2 medical students – covering all aspects of General Practice

  • Provide shared on-call services at the local Emergency Health Service, twice a week (or more if desired)

  • Work in a modern 7-room private GP practice with set daily rates (not working from percentage billings)

Dates Available

11/03/24 – 30/06/24

Preference of a minimum of 2-week blocks.

Please enquire with your availability.

Benefits Provided

As a locum GP at Kangaroo Island Health Service, you will enjoy:

  • Competitive remuneration: $1500 per day clinic only or $2000 per day clinic + on-call

  • Payment via ABN invoice

  • Modern 2-bedroom accommodation right on the seafront, provided by the health service

  • Reasonable return economy flight provided

  • Reduced moratorium requirements by working at MMM7 location

  • Travel the magnificent island on your days off

What We Require From You

To be eligible for this locum position, you must:

  • Have Specialist AHPRA Registration

  • Have Fellowship of the RACGP or ACRRM

  • Have ED experience

  • Be an Australian permanent resident or citizen, a New Zealand citizen, or other relevant work visa

Your Next Steps

If this sounds like something you would love to do, please contact Paul Tillman (Prescript’s GP Recruitment Partner) as soon as possible. This is an excellent health service that offers flexible arrangements and a rewarding career. Don’t miss this opportunity to work in one of Australia’s most travel-worthy destinations!

paul@prescript.com.au // 0415 075 498


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:

  1. Call 1300 755 498

  2. Email contact@prescript.com.au

  3. Click 'Connect with Prescript'

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.

Locum ED / GP - $3000 Per Day - Lake Cargelligo NSW

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:

  1. Call or message Paul on +61 415 075 498

  2. Email paul@prescript.com.au

  3. 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:

  1. Call 1300 755 498

  2. Email contact@prescript.com.au

  3. 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.

Locum Rural Generalist And FACEM - Dec & Jan Dates - $250 per hour

Prescript is working with Queanbeyan District Hospital in NSW (near Canberra) to fill vacancies within their ED department for GP Specialists and FACEMS with rates of $250ph. There is a critical requirement for specialists within the department for December and January, with the potential for ongoing dates into 2024.

The department has an annual presentation figure of around 21000 cases, with an ambulance bypass to Canberra Hospital for major trauma and acute paediatric cases. The hospital is located just 15km from Canberra, with all it offers, allowing you to explore on your days off.

The Position

You will supervise CMOs and JMOs within a busy department while managing a personal clinical load. You will be part of the multi-disciplinary team within the ED and work closely with the nurse in charge regarding clinical management and patient flow.

The department operates a mix of days and afternoons for Specialist Drs with some on-call requirements overnight when the department is staffed by experienced CMOs and JMOs

To find out more, please contact Paul Tillman (Prescript’s Senior Recruitment Partner):

+61 415 075 498 // paul@prescript.com.au

 

Dates Available

Locum dates available for both December and January – please enquire with your availability.

The Benefits

★ $250ph paid by NSW Health: Method is payroll or VMoney

★ Return economy flights provided

★ Hire car and accommodation 

Who We're Looking For

✓ Emergency and GP Specialists with Emergency medicine skills 

✓ FACEM / FRACGP / FACRRM

✓ 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:

  1. Call or message Paul on +61 415 075 498

  2. Email paul@prescript.com.au

  3. 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:

  1. Call 1300 755 498

  2. Email contact@prescript.com.au

  3. 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.