Job Description

Ever wanted to explore Western Australia's Pilbara region? Are you dedicated to improving access to rural healthcare? Do you have a passion for the ocean, and a commitment to making a difference in people's lives?

The Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) is seeking a full-time or Fly In Fly Out (FIFO) medical practitioner to provide services to the Pilbara RFDS clinics. This is the perfect opportunity for you to explore Port Hedland's rugged landscape while making a difference to the wellbeing of the people in the community.

Port Hedland is located 1,312km from Perth with a population of around 16,000. Port Hedland is the second largest town in the Pilbara, rich in Indigenous culture, pioneering history, and wildlife.


The Practice
The position can be offered as a full-time Port Hedland based role or FIFO from Perth month on, month off (0.5 FTE).


Working for the RFDS will require provision of comprehensive routine and emergency general practice care to patients in remote communities and nursing posts.

The Requirements

• AHPRA registration as a medical practitioner
• A minimum 5 years of post graduate experience
• Significant experience in emergency medicine, anaesthesia, and acute paediatrics
• Able to independently manage critically ill and injured patients, including procedural skills relevant to critical care medicine
• Excellent communication and teamwork
• Available for a minimum of 12 months
• To be successful in this role you should have experience in aeromedical retrieval, telemedicine, flying medical clinics and Indigenous health

Desirable

• Australasian College for Emergency Medicine (ACEM) / Australian & New Zealand College of Anaesthetists (ANZCA) / College of Intensive Care Medicine of Australia and New Zealand (CICM) / Fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (FRACGP) / Fellowship of the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (FACRRM) or experienced career medical officers
• Obstetric experience
• Primary health care experience
• Experience in pre-hospital or retrieval medicine
• Experience in regional or remote medical practice

The Package

• Permanent, full-time or part-time role (0.5 FTE FIFO - two weeks on, two weeks off or month on, month off)
• $438,647 per annum including professional development allowance.
• Salary packaging up to $15,900 per annum for everyday expenses and $2,650 per annum on meals and entertainment
• Fully subsidised housing and utilities while in Port Hedland
• Fully maintained vehicle provided
• Novated Lease options
• Comprehensive orientation program
• Up to 8 weeks leave
• Professional development allowance and study leave provisions
• Relocation support

Click here for more information about the Pilbara region; if you want to be close to nature, explore unique landscapes or live in a friendly community, the Pilbara region is the place for you.

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Part time, Live in, Remote work, Relocation package,

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