Charters Towers needs a Rural GP ED | $1,970 per day 2-hour drive from Townsville Work in a level 3 rural hospital that provides a wide range of services Competitive pay Key Information
Dates: 23rd December - 30th January
Rate: $1,970 flat rate per day + GST
Provisions: Travel, Accommodation and Car provided
About the Hospital
Hours: 10-hour shifts, including weekdays and weekends
After Hours / on-call: Emergency On-call: 1:2 or 1:3
Staff: The hospital has 5.5 FTE Senior Medical Officers (SMO), 1.0 FTE Medical Superintendent, 2.5 FTE PHO and 1.0 FTE Intern.
Reason for vacancy: General Shortage
The Health Service is a level 3 (CSCF), non-birthing, 23-bed rural hospital with emergency and ambulatory services. Ambulatory services include community health nursing, child health nursing, midwifery group practice (non-birthing), advanced health workers, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech pathology, and social work onsite. Additionally, medical imaging services are limited to X-rays and clinical pharmacy services.
Usual occupancy is between 60-70%, with a small number of long-stay patients awaiting nursing home placement. The emergency service is located across two distinct areas, with the main ED space open during business hours only. There are four trolley spaces and two consult rooms for emergency services with access to telehealth support from Retrievals Service Queensland, which are located with two of the four trolleys in the inpatient area. The hospital averages a minimum of 30 ED presentations in 24 hours—variable complexity with the majority of category 3/4.
About the location
Home to the Gudjal people, Charters Towers is situated on Flinders Highway, 136 kilometres west of Townsville. The area is known for its stunning landscapes and rich cultural history, making it a unique regional destination.
Things to do
Visit the Venus Gold Battery and the Miner's Cottage to glimpse Charters Towers' gold rush history and discover the historic gold mining sites. You can also start your outback adventure by visiting nearby national parks, such as White Mountains National Park, located 140 km southwest on the Flinders Highway. It is perfect for bushwalking, birdwatching, and camping.
How to get there
To reach Charters Towers, you can drive along the Flinders Highway from Townsville. The journey takes approximately 1.5 to 2 hours by car.
Interested?
Please call or text Clare on 0497 280 478 or email
We actively encourage applications from people with a disability, culturally, religiously and linguistically diverse people and LGBTQIA+ people. We strongly encourage any Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply.Exciting opportunity in Charters Towers! Join a dedicated team focused on providing excellent care in a compassionate rural hospital.
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