• Utilise your acute care & injury management skills to reduce unnecessary Emergency Department presentations
• Multiple roles available including full time, part time and casual
• Supportive and multidisciplinary team environment

ABOUT US

Sunraysia Community Health Service (SCHS) is a dynamic organisation promoting health, wellbeing and independence in a social model of health. The organisation is a source of primary and preventive care for our community members who are at risk of poor health outcomes, and experience acute health disparities. SCHS understands the influence of the Social Determinants of Health upon health inequities experienced by community members and work with consumers and community members, to structure their care around the context in which they live and work.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As a lead GP within the PPCC, you will provide high level urgent clinical care to a wide range of patients/clients. You’ll be working within an appropriately equipped consulting space, alongside experienced Division 1 RNs, Nurse Practitioners and support staff to provide high quality assessment and care.

The key functions of the position include:

• Provide skilled health assessment, diagnosis and treatment services to clients presenting to the PPCC.
• Management of diagnostic tests; ordering, reviewing and informing clients of results.
• Effective utilisation of GP skills to area of expertise, with client referral to other providers with capability to support client to receive high-level and coordinated health care.
• Consulting and collaborating with colleagues to provide optimal health care.

APPLICANT REQUIREMENTS

• Relevant and Australian recognised medical degree.
• Postgraduate qualification in General Practice Medicine (FRACGP/ACRRM) or working toward
• Current registration with AHPRA
• Relevant experience to support the delivery of PPCC services
• Urgent patient assessment experience (Paediatric and Adult)

For a confidential discussion, please contact Janet Hicks, Acting Chief Operating Officer on (03) 5022 5444 or email jhicks@schs.com.au

To apply, please forward your covering letter, CV and contact details of three professional referees addressed to Manager Human Resources, careers@schs.com.au

This position will remain open until filled. Please register your interest early to avoid missing out.

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COMPLIANCE

PLEASE NOTE: SCHS is committed to the application of the Child Safe Standards. All positions are subject to thorough credentialing and safety screening prior to commencing employment. This includes reference checks and National Police Check for all SCHS employees. Any prospective employee who has resided and worked overseas in the past 10 years for a continuous period of 12 months or more will be required to undergo an International Criminal History Check. Where applicable, employees may also be required to hold a current Working With Children check issued in the state of Victoria and have a current NDIS Clearance (NDIS Worker Screening Check).

For more information on the NDIS Worker Screening Check, please click here.

Department of Health Guidelines for Immunisation of Health Care Workers require all staff to demonstrate immunity to specific preventable diseases. As part of the recruitment process, the preferred applicant is required to provide evidence of immunisation (and/or serology) to confirm they are protected from risk.