Permanent GP – Central Queensland Gladstone Central Medical Centre

Job Description

About the practice: The clinic is located in the Gladstone Central Shopping Centre in West Gladstone and has been open since 2001. It has developed a long-standing patient base. The practice has 5 GPs (4FTE), 1 Nurse Practitioner, 3 nurses, 3 receptionists, and a practice manager. They are a family clinic with long-term staff and doctors. They pride themselves on a supportive work environment and high-quality care. Vacancy description: The practice prides itself on providing high-quality family care from birth through to old age. They also operate a skin cancer clinic for diagnosis and management of malignant skin conditions. The practice is generally a private billing practice, although exceptions can be made for those with genuine financial need. The practice has a QML pathology collection facility on site and has a pharmacy adjoining. About Gladstone: Gladstone is the industrial hub of QLD, located 600km north of Brisbane and 100km south of Rockhampton, situated near the Tropic of Capricorn. You can expect a tropical environment with hot summers and mild winters. Gladstone has a public marina and surrounding parklands which is great for families. Position Description: The appointment is for a full-time General Practitioner in a multi-disciplined General Family Practice. It is envisioned the candidate will work 5 days per week (8am – 5.00pm) and alternate Saturdays (9.00am to 12.00pm). The following is a list of typical duties at the clinic the candidate would be expected to have qualifications to perform competently: General Practice: Semi-rural general family oriented medical practice. Medical: Knowledge of chronic disease management – diabetes, respiratory medicine, acute and chronic cardiovascular disease, geriatrics, paediatrics, ENT, dermatology, cancer diagnosis, management plans, joint disease, pain management / appropriate diagnosis referrals and management plans. Surgical: Minor surgical procedures within clinic only, excision skin lesion/repair of wounds/removal of foreign bodies in the eyes, drainage abscess, treatment of warts-non-manipulative orthopaedics- removal of hormone implants, cortisone joint injections and minor skin cancer surgical procedures. Obstetrics/Gynaecology: Contraceptive advice, STD management, antenatal care, no confinements or labour ward, pap smear tests, postnatal care, breast disease. Anaesthetics: Local anaesthetics only, nerve blocks for minor regional procedures. Emergency: Acute respiratory medicine, asthma management, cardiovascular medicine, stabilisation prior to evacuation to local hospital, ECG interpretation, IV access, airway management. After Hours: Yes, alternating shifts with other GPs for patients of our practice only. Qualifications and Experience: 2 years GP experience (RACGP equivalent), AHPRA Registration. Salary Information: 55% gross medical billings or $80/hour for the first 12 weeks, whichever is greater. Application link: Vacancy closing date: 31/05/2025 Business location: Street address: shop 41, Night Owl Centre, 65 Dawson RoadCity: West GladstoneState: QLDPostcode: 4680Country: Australia #J-18808-Ljbffr