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Great Palm Island is the largest island
in the Palm Island group and the only one with a significant population of
permanent residents, most of whom are First nations people. The language name
"Bwgcolman", meaning "one people from many groups", is derived from an
Aboriginal language of one of the earliest groups of people removed from the
mainland and settled there from 1918. ,Palm Island has a population of around 2
455 people. The purpose of this position is to
provide high quality clinical services, and in particular ACRRM trainee and
junior doctor supervision and training, as a part of the multidisciplinary team
delivering integrated primary, community and secondary level health services to
the Indigenous community of Palm Island. Cultural safety is paramount.
JPHS has 15 beds, a 2 bay Emergency
Department, a satellite haemodialysis unit, pharmacy and x-ray (provided by
licenced x-ray operators). The Palm Island Health Action Plan 2018 – 2028 guides
delivery of comprehensive services. Primary health care services are delivered
from a separate location, Palm Island Primary Health Care Centre, with its own
leadership in collaboration with JPHS. Senior medical officers will be leading
care provided at JPHS and focussing on the acute needs of Palm Island working in
both an emergency department and inpatient was as part of a 7 day roster
including after hours on call. Rural Generalists with any advanced skills are
encouraged to apply. Registrars working towards completion of ACRRM and RACGP-RG
are encouraged to apply with temporary roles until fellowship is obtained and
permanency thereafter. This position has a competitive
renumeration Package in accordance with MOCA ( Medical Officer Certified
Agreement) No7 in Queensland. Total Estimated Renumeration for a full
time role starts at $361,250 for L13 up to $504,404 for L27 for full time roles.
Accommodation on Palm Island is included in the package. Full time
positions include 5 weeks of annual leave along with 3.6 weeks of Professional
development. Eligible relocation expenses will be
reimbursed as per Direct 11/11. Come and see the beauty of Island living
in Tropical North Queensland, and join the Senior Medical team at Joyce Palmer
Health Service.
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