WA Country Health Service is seeking dedicated and experienced Rural Generalists / General Practitioners to join our team at Narrogin Health Campus.

The appointment is for a Fixed Term Full Time, Part Time or Sessional contract for a period of 5 years, with the potential for extension(s).

Emergency Overview:

Working as a Senior Medical Practitioner in the Emergency Department, you'll play a pivotal role in delivering critical medical care in a fast-paced environment, contributing significantly to our community's well-being. You’ll provide comprehensive medical care to patients of all ages, including paediatric and geriatric cases, addressing a wide range of medical presentations such as MVA cases, farm accidents, falls, mental health crises, cardiac arrests, and various medical and surgical emergencies. You'll perform hands-on medical procedures to stabilize patients and participate in resuscitation efforts.

Narrogin Health Service has a 24 hour emergency department which is always staffed by an SMP, shifts within the department are in 12-hour intervals, both during the day (0800-2000) and at night (2000-0800).

In the Emergency Department collaboration is integral, you'll work closely with a dedicated team that includes 1 RMO, 1 Intern, medical students, Nurse Practitioners, registered nurses, graduate nurses, and on-call anaesthetists. Additionally, you'll collaborate with the Emergency Telehealth Service (ETS) and Metropolitan On-Call Emergency Telehealth Service (MOETS) for added support.

You'll be well-equipped to provide care with access to a fully equipped department including 3 bays, 1 room with 2 beds, 1 room with 1 bed, and 1 Resus room. Plus, you'll have the benefit of 24-hour imaging services (x-rays, CT scans, and blood tests) and access to specialist surgeons.

Ward Overview:

Working as a Senior Medical Practitioner on the Ward, you'll be providing comprehensive medical care to patients spanning various specialties and age groups from paediatrics to the elderly. On a day-to-day basis you will attend ward rounds and actively participating in daily meetings to discuss patient care and treatment plans. You will also play a crucial role in coordinating patient transfers via plane, helicopter, or ambulance, utilising established transfer pathways.

Our ward consists of 33 beds including the sub-acute care unit, palliative care rooms, isolation rooms and three maternity beds. These specialised areas are essential for addressing the unique needs of patients who may require extended recovery periods, end-of-life care, or isolation due to contagious conditions.

Collaboration is at the heart of your role as you'll work closely with a team that comprises 1 RMO, regular nurses, graduate nurses, student doctors, and allied health professionals, including OTs, speech pathologists, physiotherapists, and dieticians.

Shifts are available in 8-hour intervals, both on weekdays (0800-1630) and weekends (0800-1800), allowing for flexibility in your schedule.

Qualifications:

• Registered medical practitioner with specialist AHPRA registration.
• Fellowship of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (FRACGP), or Fellow of the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (FACRRM), or equivalent postgraduate training recognised by the aforementioned colleges.

What's in it for you:

• Competitive salary packages which are among the highest in Australia.
• Flexible working arrangements and rosters so you can spend more time on the things that matter!
• Experience the genuine warmth and close-knit community of Narrogin.
• Embrace a broad spectrum of medical cases and expand your skill set in a supportive healthcare environment.
• Have the best of both worlds – a peaceful rural setting complemented by easy access to the vibrant City of Perth which is only a 2-hour drive away!
• If you are coming to work from overseas or interstate,
  • You will be eligible to be reimbursed for costs related to relocation of yourself and immediate family (conditions apply).
  • We can offer a range of employee sponsored work visa including PR (conditions apply).

Contact Information:

If you would like more information about the role please email the Medical Recruitment Team at WACHSDoctors.Senior@health.wa.gov.au.

If you’re up for a challenge, are driven to make an impact and want to make your mark, we could be just what you are looking for. Apply Now!

Application Process:

To apply for this position, applicants must have a current and valid email address for online application and communication purposes. If you encounter any difficulties while applying online, please contact medjobswa@health.wa.gov.au.

To complete the application, please apply online via MedJobs WA – Ref 12005and submit the following documents:

• A statement addressing each of the Work-Related Criteria found in the attached JDF and how you meet the position requirements.
• A detailed Curriculum Vitae which summarises your experience and how you meet the position requirements. Please include contact details for work related referees (It is preferable for one of your referees to be a current supervisor or manager).

This is an active “open-ended” recruitment pool, and as such the following should be noted:

• The panel will monitor this recruitment pool for applications and will assess on a regular basis.
• Suitable applicants will be placed in a pool from which appointments may be made when similar vacancies occur.
• Appointments may be made from this pool until 22/04/2025.

This vacancy is subject to a Western Australian Working With Children (WWC) Check. For further information please refer to the WWC website at: https://workingwithchildren.wa.gov.au

Please note this recruitment process requires completion of satisfactory Pre-Employment Health Assessment (PEHA).  Any offer of employment with WA Country Health Service (WACHS) is conditional on satisfactory PEHA to ensure you are able to perform the inherent requirements of the position. An unsatisfactory PEHA will result in the offer of employment being withdrawn.  Please see the attached WACHS PEHA Policy for further information.

Late or emailed applications will not be accepted.