Locum VR GP AMS - Northern Peninsula Area QLD

• $1600 - $1800 per day
• 11th to 29th Nov 2024 | Jan onwards 2025
• Travel and accommodation provided

The opportunity

You will be joining a friendly and dedicated team of Indigenous Health Workers who collaborate closely with doctors on a daily basis, providing culturally appropriate insights and guidance. Your work hours will be from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, with 20-minute patient consultations and no after-hours call-outs. A clean and safe sedan will be available for your use during your engagements. You will be using Communicare software for patient management.

Accommodations include clean two-bedroom units in a secure area, shared with other professional staff from the same organization. Enjoy regular staff social lunches and gatherings, fostering a sense of community. You’ll also have the opportunity to immerse yourself in A&TSI culture during annual events in the NPA region, such as the NPA Annual Rodeo and the NPA Cultural Festival, which coincide with public holidays. Additionally, a 4WD vehicle can be arranged upon request for weekend use.

Compensation details:

• For locums committing to a full-term placement of 2 months: $1,800 per day.
• For locums with placements shorter than 2 months: $1,600 per day.

The location

he Northern Peninsula Area (NPA) is a wonderful place to live, offering beautiful beaches to unwind. It has a small-town charm, consisting of five interconnected communities, with Bamaga as the central hub. Here, you'll find convenient access to:

• Local Council/AQIS/Qld Health Facilities
• Local Tavern/Bistro
• Supermarkets
• Pharmacy
• Post Office
• Service Station

For those who want to fully experience the NPA there are many activities available, and fortunately, many attractions are free to enjoy. For instance, Seisia Wharf is a popular destination for both tourists and locals looking to catch some fish.

Local events often invite visitors to experience the rich A&TSI cultural traditions during special occasions like weddings and tombstone unveilings. These events typically feature a delightful array of traditional foods and seafood, along with vibrant island dancing.

Numerous local fishing tour guides are known for their impressive catches—check out Cape York Top End Tours on Facebook for more details.

For an exhilarating adventure, consider a jetski tour to the very tip of Australia with Cape York Jetski Tours, also found on Facebook.

Nearby, Punsand Bay Resort is renowned for its homemade pizzas and is easily accessible via 4WD. The resort includes a restaurant, bar, and offers helicopter tours across the Cape, with Thursday Island just a 15-minute flight away.

Within walking distance from the Locum’s accommodation is the Bamaga Resort, featuring a licensed restaurant—Cape York Peninsula Lodge.

Additionally, Loyalty Beach Campgrounds is just a five-minute drive from Bamaga, offering a restaurant, bar, and various tours.

There’s an abundance of activities and sights to explore in the NPA, and you can always count on stunning sunsets to cap off your day.

Essential criteria

• FACRRM/FRACGP or VR qualifications 
• Unrestricted AHPRA Registration
• Experience in working within an Indigenous health setting and remote communities is preferred but not essential.
• Communicare knowledge preferable