Prescript is helping Narrandera Health Service find committed Rural Generalists to fill gaps in their clinic & hospital roster during October and November 2023. There are both GP VMO and GP-only dates available, with GP VMOs earning $3,000 per day and GP-only rates at 70% of billings.
Since an innovative Rural Generalist training model was implemented across Murrumbidgee in 2020, it has emerged as one of the best health services in NSW (and wider Australia) to provide GP and hospital coverage. Prescript has so far provided locum doctors across 13 of their regional and rural sites, and we consistently receive excellent feedback on the work environments, locations, remuneration and provisions to locums – we’re proud to have such a close relationship with their health services managers and wider workforce team.
The Position
You will be situated primarily in the local medical centre providing primary care coverage between 9am-5:30pm to the local community. Along with one other GP VMO, you will also be rostered on-call for the hospital emergency department and inpatient ward. On-call is shared allowing you rest between shifts in the hospital.
GP VMO dates 23rd October – 31st October
50% on-call during this period (24th, 26th, 27th & 30th October)
Working alongside another Prescript Locum
Excellent feedback on the practice, hospital, workload and management team
Covering the leave of GP registrar exams
9-5:30 when working in the GP practice (hour break)
0800-1800 when rostered in the hospital, ward rounds then available for ED presentations
On-call after 1800 only for Cat 1&2 presentations
$3000 per day
Additional GP-only dates – 23rd October – 17th November – 70% of billings (not daily rate) – 4-6 patients per hour
When on-call for the hospital, you will complete a ward round in the morning before commencing at the GP practice, and then be on hand for any Cat 1-3 ED presentations or inpatient follow-up during the day. Nursing staff in the hospital are very experienced and will direct non-urgent presentations to the GP practice, as to not disturb GP appointments unnecessarily. Between 6pm-8am, you will be on-call for Cat 1-2 presentations only – VRGS can be deployed to assist afterhours if necessary.
GP Anaesthetist & GP Obstetrician on-call
Critical Care Advisory Service support if required
Remote Medical Consultation Service access for patients
Mental Health Emergency Consultation service available
Information on the facility:
34-bed hospital including six day surgery beds
Hospital - emergency, general ward, surgical, obstetric and radiology services
Community services - Community nursing, generalist counselling, physiotherapy, mental health, transitional aged care, speech pathology, dietetics and occupational therapy
To learn more, contact Max Drakeley (Prescript’s Senior Recruitment Partner):
0451 828 615 // max@prescript.com.au
Dates Available
GP VMO dates 23rd October – 31st October
Additional GP-only dates – 23rd October – 17th November – 70% of billings (not daily rate) – 4-6 patients per hour
The Benefits
★ Return economy flights
★ Self-contained private accommodation
★ Reimbursement for fuel at ATO rates
★ Rates:
GP VMO - $3000 per day
GP only - 70% of billings
Who We’re Looking For
✓ Specialist AHPRA Registration
✓ Fellowship of RACGP or ACRRM
✓ ALS (Advanced Life Support) certification is required
✓ You must be an Australian permanent resident or citizen, a New Zealand citizen, or other relevant work visa
Sound Like You?
Contact Max Drakeley (Prescript’s Senior Recruitment Partner) today to learn more.
There are three ways to find out more:
Call Max on 0451 828 615
Email max@prescript.com.au
Click to ‘Connect with Prescript’
Next Steps with Prescript
At Prescript Recruitment, we follow a transparent, friendly process:
◼️ The first stage is an informal conversation with Prescript for you to decide if you want to proceed – you will need to share your CV and we will talk about the position, the healthcare organisation, and the location. You can let us know if you want to bring your family and if you have any special requirements.
◼️ The second stage is an informal application – we will arrange a phone call or a review of your skills to establish if this is going to be a good fit.
◼️ The third stage – if you’re happy then Prescript will send you a locum confirmation to say ‘congratulations – all booked!’
◼️ The fourth stage – Prescript will help manage all the paperwork and logistics. All you have to do is look forward to starting.
About Max Drakeley
I’m Max Drakeley - Prescript's Senior Recruitment Partner for locum and permanent Specialist Doctor positions across Australia. My genuine interest, passion, and knowledge within the hospital and healthcare industry means I am able to provide a highly tailored service to doctors and health services.
I focus on listening to and understanding the needs of everyone I work with. This allows me to place doctors in positions that perfectly suit their requirements, and provide health services with well-informed and competent doctors, so they can operate at a higher capacity and under less stress.
When not providing solutions to doctors and communities Australia-wide, I love to cook, travel, and spend time with my dog, Monty, and my partner at my home on the Mornington Peninsula, Victoria. I’m a science nerd at heart and spend my spare time as an editor and author for a cutting-edge Biology magazine for year-12 and undergraduate students.
Meet the Prescript Recruitment Team
We work with doctors for locum, ongoing and fixed-term positions across regional Australia. Connect with Prescript here ⬇️
◼️RECRUITMENT
James Hill, Nicola Speer, Max Drakeley, Mel Houston, Paul Tillman, Jason Ahmad & Jo Weaver. Dedicated recruitment partners focused on helping doctors throughout the recruitment process.
◼️MARKETING & VACANCIES
Grace Clueit. Rapid promotion of locum, ongoing and fixed-term vacancies - helping doctors discover jobs with ease.
◼️CREDENTIALING & LOGISTICS
Stef McLaughlin, Marcia Beere, Melissa Crane, Mike Chua & Rhea Raganas. Adhere to the highest JAS-ANZ-accredited standards of quality and credentialing. Management of paperwork and travel logistics so that doctors start on time.
◼️FINANCE & PAYMENTS
Hugo Scales. Prescript's Finance & Payments Manager ensures doctors get paid promptly and smoothly.
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