General Practitioner

Employment Status:Full-Time No.
of Vacancies:1 Closing Date: 10 Jan 2025 AWST Join a dedicated team providing healthcare to diverse communities.Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in rural and remote settings.Competitive salary and professional development opportunities.About HeadspaceHeadspace is the National Youth Mental Health Foundation.
Their primary focus is the mental health and wellbeing of all young Australians and they know that getting help early is the key to resolving these problems quickly.
headspace is making a difference where it's needed most - with Australia's young people.
headspace Broome is focused on providing young people aged 12 - 25 with support and advice for a range of issues.
They provide free services including Counselling, Doctor's Clinics, and Vocational support.
About the OrganisationKimberley Aboriginal Medical Services(KAMS) is a well-established regional Aboriginal community controlled health service, founded in 1986, which provides centralised advocacy and resource support for 6 independent member services, as well as providing direct clinical services in a further 5 remote Aboriginal communities across the region.
KAMS has successfully delivered high-quality, accessible comprehensive primary health care services over its 34 years of operation and has provided innovation and national leadership in areas such as health information management and evidence-based best practice in primary health care.
About the RegionThe Kimberley region is located in the northern part of Western Australia and covers about 421,000 square kilometres.
The Kimberley has only three towns with a population of more than 2,000 (Broome, Derby, and Kununurra), and the total population is around 37,000.
In addition to the sealed Route 1 which runs along the southern part of the area, the unsealed Gibb River Road runs through the heart of the region from Derby to the highway near Kununurra.
Access to much of the region is by dirt road, air, or sea.
About the OpportunityKAMS has a highly rewarding opportunity for a dedicated General Practitioner to join their multidisciplinary team in Broome, WA.
We have an available 1.6 FTE.
This role is being offered on a full-time or part-time basis.
Reporting to the KAMS Senior Medical Officer, this role provides comprehensive primary health care in line with accepted best practice standards and in conjunction with the multidisciplinary team, assists in the development and maintenance of high-quality health services, ensuring continuous monitoring, quality improvement, and innovation in the delivery of comprehensive primary health services.
Some of your key responsibilities will include (but will not be limited to):
Provide clinical primary health care services as part of the regular GP roster.
This will include working over the remote clinic sites and Headspace Broome.Provide emergency assessment, stabilisation, and care during hours, and on-call after-hours (where rostered).
Liaise closely with the Royal Flying Doctor Service, Broome Hospital, and/or Emergency Telehealth Service for timely evacuation.Ensure that clinical care is in line with regional best practice standards.Ensure a commitment to the uptake of KAHPF protocols, Kimberley Maternal and Child Health protocols, Kimberley Standard Drug list, and other endorsed tools for regional best practice.Participate in the implementation of in-services for health staff, with frequency and content determined in conjunction with senior managers and based on current staff skills and needs.Participate in regional and local KAMS health initiatives such as health research, regional best practice guidelines, health information, IT development, medical education, training, and other areas of clinical governance.
It is encouraged to contribute your own expertise to such projects as well as taking up the opportunity to develop in areas of particular personal and career interest.About YouTo be successful, you will be a fully qualified General Practitioner who has, or is eligible for, full registration with AHPRA.
Applications are encouraged from both experienced or recently qualified GPs, with significant support structures in place for those who have just finished their vocational training years.
Previous experience working in remote areas or with Aboriginal communities is not essential, providing you are a strong communicator and team player, willing to work within remote Aboriginal communities and able to provide care to patients in a culturally appropriate manner.
It is imperative that you can work effectively within KAMS's pre-existing structures of governance as part of a multidisciplinary team of Doctors, Aboriginal Health Workers, Registered Nurses, Health Promotion Workers, and a variety of Allied Health Professionals.
In addition, you will need to have a current C class manual driver's license and be willing to travel by 4WD and light aircraft when required.
It is a requirement that the successful candidate be willing to undergo a National Police Check prior to employment with KAMS.
About the BenefitsKAMS is an organisation that truly values its team and is committed to improving employee knowledge, skills, and experience.
In addition, staff development programs are not only encouraged but are often paid for by KAMS.
This role is a highly attractive opportunity for someone with a desire to develop their professional knowledge and experience in the area of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health!
While you will face diverse new challenges in the role, you will also enjoy an attractive salary package of $307,938 per annum plus super and 6 weeks annual leave (pro rata) to explore your beautiful surrounds. Please note: People of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent are strongly encouraged to apply.This is an excellent opportunity to develop your skills, advance your career, and enhance your cultural knowledge in stunning outback locations.
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