General Practitioner

Job No: 90148
Location: Whyalla, SA

  • Opportunity for a GP with FRACGP or FACRRM
  • Growing Aboriginal Health Service based in regional South Australia
  • Attractive remuneration of $273,000 plus salary packaging options
  • Huge range of benefits including executive accommodation with a cleaner

About Nunyara Aboriginal Health Service

Nunyara is an Aboriginal Medical Centre that is committed to meeting community needs by providing culturally appropriate primary health care and health promotion programs for the Aboriginal community in Whyalla and surrounding regions.

Nunyara Aboriginal Health Service in Whyalla is growing at record rates. On average they are consulting with 15 new patients a month and have over 1,000 Aboriginal patients on their books. They have a fantastic team of committed and enthusiastic professionals - Aboriginal Health Workers and Practitioners, Aboriginal Maternal Infant Practitioners, Nurses, Midwife, Reception and Administrative staff, a Tackling Smoking and Aboriginal Environmental Health program and Multi Disciplinary Support including Diabetes Educator, Podiatrist, Dietician, and they are all keen to support you to improve health outcomes in their Community.

About the Opportunity

Nunyara now has an opportunity for a full-time General Practitioner to join their Clinical Team in Whyalla, SA.

As a GP at Nunyara, you will ensure the highest standards of medical care for Aboriginal clients. This will include providing culturally appropriate clinical care, overseeing clinical conditions and requirements, and community health promotion and education activities to improve health status for each and every patient.

You must exhibit solid clinical experience and must hold full, current General Registration, Profession: Medical with AHPRA.

Nunyara is looking for candidates with demonstrated experience working within an Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service. As such, you will have a good knowledge of the issues pertaining to the health of Aboriginal Australians in rural and remote areas.

You will also have exceptional interpersonal and communication skills with Aboriginal people, recognising and respecting their cultural needs in particular regarding their health and wellbeing and that of their families. 

While not essential, teaching skills are desirable, with an interest in educating health professionals working at Nunyara by promoting best practice procedures and guidelines.

You will maintain and provide evidence of Continued Professional Development. 

Please note: Candidates must be Australian citizens or permanent residents, be willing to consent to a National Police Record Check, be willing to obtain and Working with Children's Check and hold a current driver's licence.

For more information please view the recruitment package here.

About the Benefits

In return for your hard work and dedication, Nunyara is offering an attractive salary package of $273,000 commensurate with skills and experience.

In addition, you will have access to a huge range of benefits including:

  • Generous salary packaging grossed up to $30,000 annually;
  • Vehicle and fuel card;
  • Executive accommodation with weekly cleaning;
  • Ability to participate in on-call FFS (fee for service at hospital);
  • 6 weeks annual leave; and
  • 2 weeks annual study leave; and
  • Relocation assistance (negotiable).

 

If you are looking for your next opportunity with a fantastic multidisciplinary team and great benefits -  Apply Now!

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