Locum GP

Overview

Location : Whyalla, Australia — Sector Medical & Nursing — Salary : $240ph weekdays, $260ph Weekends and Public Holiday

The Job

Setting : You will be responsible for admission of patients whose usual GP doesnt have admitting rights to the Hospital. Duties include management of general medical, low complexity mental health, orthopaedics and urology. There are generally a few patients awaiting transfer. In addition to this rehab patients without a community admitting GP are usually admitted under the inpatient doctor, with their rehabilitation related treatment under the care of Flinders Medical Centre. You may also be required to look after any low complexity surgical inpatients over the weekend, with support from remote on call surgeons. You will be supported by an RMO for the ward round, depending on staffing and rostering. If an RMO is present, they usually then work in ED in the afternoon. All calls and jobs after 12pm will need to be done by the GP.

Hours : 0730 9300 - 1800 a0 (Senior Shift). No on-call

Rate : $240ph weekdays, $260ph Weekends and Public Holiday

Provisions : Flights and accommodation provided, and access to either a government car or hire car.

Where youll be working

You will be locuming in the largest city on South Australias Upper Spencer Gulf, offering locum doctors a welcoming coastal community with all essential amenities. Known as the “Steel City,” it also boasts a relaxed lifestyle with unique natural attractions, including the Whyalla Foreshore and Marina, Point Lowly Lighthouse, and the world-famous giant cuttlefish migration from May to August. The town has a variety of dining options from casual pubs and cafes to seafood restaurants, along with several gyms, fitness centres, and sporting clubs for those wanting to stay active. Recreation is easy to find, whether its strolling through Ada Ryan Gardens, exploring local history at Mount Laura Homestead, enjoying golf or tennis, or taking day trips across the Eyre Peninsula for beaches, fishing, and fresh seafood.

Requirements

• Senior GPs are required for the inpatient shifts. FRACGP or FACRRM required.
• Access to Medicare Provider number required.

About us

Elective Recruitment is a person-centred recruitment consultancy. Your career progression is just as important to us as is your wellbeing and work-life balance.

We are not just another recruitment company; we do things our way and we consult. We have a very clear vision : create great careers, better lifestyles, add value - and we won’t stop until this is achieved.

How to apply

For access to locum GP jobs in South Australia join our network today. For a confidential discussion contact the Elective Recruitment Team at +61 2 9137 4300, or apply now!

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