General Practitioner

Position Location

Penrith

Hours per week

16

Is this an Aboriginal and or Torres Strait Islander identified position?

No

Minimum Qualifications

• The general practitioner is required to be appropriately trained and experienced in the discipline of general  practice, and assessed as competent for the position in rural New South Wales.
• The general practitioner must abide by all legislative acts governing medical practice in New South Wales.
• Previous experience in providing health services to Aboriginal communities and a thorough working  knowledge of health issues impacting on Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people.
• Previous experience working within a structured policy environment and the ability to implement and monitor  staff compliance.
• Demonstrate a good standard of interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to establish effective internal and external workplace relationships.
• Well developed organisational and time management skills
• Demonstrated ability to work individually and as part of a team
• Demonstrated awareness of and sensitivity to Aboriginal culture and history, and current issues affecting lives  of Aboriginal people
• Willingness to undertake professional training
• Working with Children and Criminal Record check clearances and a current NSW Drivers Licence

About The Position

The position provides whole person, comprehensive, coordinated and continued medical care for individuals, families and communities through Wellington Aboriginal Medical Service. (GWAHS).
 The position reports directly to the Team Leader Clinic.

ABOUT THE POSITION

• Provide clinical services to advance the health of Wellington Aboriginal Corporation Health Service including specific services of general medical practice, emergency care and community health.
• Contribute to the planning, delivery and evaluation of the primary health programs and services delivered by Wellington Aboriginal Corporation Health Service.
• Contribute to the development of clinical policies and best practice services delivery in primary health care.
• Actively implement the suit of EPC Items including Aboriginal Health Checks as part of routine planned care.
• Provide client care in accordance with the ethics and standards of the medical profession.
• Ensure that concise comprehensive, and accurate client records are maintained in a timely manner.
• Maintain appropriate records that provide the service with timely and accurate reports.
• Undertake professional development activities to ensure the continued delivery of best practice clinical care.
• Participate in medical research and quality assurance programs to ensure safe and effective health care.
• Gather and record statistical data relevant to measuring performance against agreed indicators and participate in review and evaluation activities.
• Participate in meetings, supervision and performance reviews in accordance with organisational requirements.
• Participate in organisational and community activities to advance the health of Aboriginal people.
• Other duties as required, within your skills, experience and capacity.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• The general practitioner is required to be appropriately trained and experienced in the discipline of general practice, and assessed as competent for the position in rural New South Wales.
• The general practitioner must abide by all legislative acts governing medical practice in New South Wales.
• Previous experience in providing health services to Aboriginal communities and a thorough working knowledge of health issues impacting on Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people.
• Previous experience working within a structured policy environment and the ability to implement and monitor staff compliance.
• Demonstrate a good standard of interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to establish effective internal and external workplace relationships.
• Well-developed organizational and time management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work individually and as part of a team.
• Awareness of and sensitivity to Aboriginal culture and history, and current issues affecting the lives of Aboriginal people.
• Knowledge and understanding of the issues that impact on Aboriginal people and Aboriginal communities.
• Willingness to undertake professional training.
• Current Drivers Licence.
• Understanding of EEO, H&S, EAPS and Ethical works practices and the ability to implement and model these standards within the workplace.