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Rural Generalist RG1 - RG4 (Remuneration Package $240,445 - $272,485)
Rural Medical Practitioner RL3.1 - RL3.5 (Remuneration Package $240,445 - $261,804)
Senior Rural Generalist SRG1 - SRG3 (Remuneration Package $248,997 - $265,627)
Katherine Hospital
Fixed vacancies available for 5 years in Katherine, NT
Several vacancies are available on a
full time and part time basis for 5 years in Katherine. Selection will be made
at the RMP, RG or SRG level depending on the experience/qualifications of the
successful applicant.
Total annual full-time remuneration package: $380, 895 - $466, 444
(+ shift penalty rates & on-call allowance as per EBA)
Includes 6 weeks leave per annum, professional development leave and relocation assistance *comprised of base salary (RG1-SRG3): $207, 165 - $262, 168
Professional development allowance: $21,603 - $28,806,
Regional/remote attraction allowance: $28,806
Retention Allowance after 12 months service: $36,007
Practitioner Allowance (30% of base salary):$60,339 - $76,360
Are you a dedicated and compassionate general practitioner (GP) looking to make a real impact on community health? We’re thrilled to introduce the ground-breaking Single Employer Model (SEM), a pioneering initiative designed to revolutionize GP services in our region. The SEM is a trailblazing approach that brings together GPs under a single employer, NT Health.
As an SEM GP, you’ll have the chance to work across various healthcare settings, from Hospital to remote primary care, mainstream General Practice and Aboriginal health services. The SEM provides you with one contract to work across multiple settings, ensuring consistent access to accrued benefits and allowances.
This position has an
attractive remuneration package, including base salary
with on call and overtime allowances, rural/remote
living and retention allowances, professional development
allowance, and superannuation. There is allowance for
6+ weeks annual leave per year, as well
as study/professional development leave. You may be eligible for the Rural
Procedural Grants Program or the Workforce Incentive
Program. There are also Medicare incentive benefits for those working in
ED or community GP. Assistance with relocation expenses and accommodation
on arrival is provided. FIFO arrangements can be negotiated.
Our Partners
Katherine Hospital (KH) provides essential medical services to an expansive region comparable in size to Victoria. KH is a rural hospital with 40 beds distributed across three wards— medical, paediatric/post-op, and obstetrics and gynaecology (O&G) wards as well as a medical day stay unit. The hospital boasts a dedicated team of Rural Generalists and maintains robust collaborative ties with various departments at our tertiary referral center, the Royal Darwin Hospital (RDH). For those interested in non-clinical aspects, there are opportunities for involvement in teaching medical students and junior doctors as well as the chance to contribute to specialized portfolios within the department.
For those wishing to work in the Emergency Department, there is varied and diverse medicine with approximately 16,000 presentations per year and a mix of adult and paediatric patients. The ED has a close relationship with Careflight retrieval service, and a developed teaching program for junior doctors. Senior Doctor colleagues in ED are a mix of FACEM and Rural Generalists.
For those wishing to work in remote General Practice, Katherine Hospital provides GP services to both Pine Creek and Numbulwar remote clinics, with outreach GP trips available to these clinics.
Katherine Family Medical Practice - “Caring for the Health of our Community”
Located on the main street of Katherine, Katherine Family Medical Practice (KFMP) is a new and modern clinic catering to all aspects of GP care, including general health assessments, care plans and EPC referrals, mental health care plans, women's, mens and childrens health, diabetes support, workers compensation and travel vaccinations.
KMFP is a positive, enthusiastic and successful medical practice, striving to deliver excellence in health, continuing quality improvement and best practice medicine and clinical care. Our vision is to offer access to excellent health care in the Katherine region, by caring for the safety, health and well being of our patients, demonstrating compassion and understanding for their situations and providing comprehensive consultation.
Our team consists of helpful administrative staff, Practice
Manager and Nurse Practitioner. Pathology is located onsite.
What are we looking for?
You will need:
· Fellowship of the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine or the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners.
· Advanced specialised training or extended skills training in areas including anaesthetics, obstetrics, emergency medicine, mental health or similar.
· An interest in rural and remote health.
Click the following links for videos about Rural Generalism in the NT & to see what our staff have to say:
Big Rivers | Clinical Recruitment
Why the NT | Rural Generalist
News and events - Flinders University – Dr Richard Budd & Dr
Kerrie Jones
Katherine Family
Medical Practice
For further information about this vacancy please contact: Director
Medical Services, Katherine Hospital at
MedicalAdminKH@nt.gov.au
Quote vacancy number: 70241497
Closing date: 08.08.2024
Applications should consist of a one page summary sheet, resume / CV and copies of relevant qualifications.
For a copy of the Job Description or
to view career opportunities in the Northern Territory Government please visit
https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/Search
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