General Practitioner – Wurli Wurlinjang Health Service

• Embrace a holistic approach to healthcare

• Join a dedicated and enthusiastic team

• Explore nature’s marvels and historic treasures

Wurli-Wurlinjang Health Service is an Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation delivering primary health care services to the Aboriginal people in Katherine and surrounding communities. Wurli prides itself on delivering a range of health services to the community in a style and manner that make clients feel welcome and comfortable. Wurli operates a range of clinics and provides a range of primary health care and other services which include Main Clinic (acute and general care), Gudbinji Chronic Disease Clinic, Women and Children’s Health, Men’s Health, and several outreach services.

The role of a General Practitioner provides medical services to clients of the Wurli-Wurlinjang Health Service and to contribute to the development and sustained operation of a multidisciplinary primary health care team.  General Practitioners are expected to deliver medical services in accordance with Wurli policies and procedures, guided by evidence-based national guidelines, applicable legislation and regulations, and general practice accreditation standards.

Key Requirements of Service Delivery include:

• Provide clinical assessment, diagnosis and treatment for clients

• Develop management plans for acute and chronic conditions

• Order and review diagnostic tests and provide follow-up care

• Provide health education and emergency care when required

• Work collaboratively with Aboriginal Health Practitioners, nurses and allied health professionals

• Culturally safe professional service delivery

• Participate in quality improvement activities, clinical governance and service development

• Support teaching and supervision of GP registrars, medical students and developing practitioners

This is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference in Aboriginal community health while working within a supportive and culturally respectful environment.

Key Features of the Role: 

• Location is in Katherine, Northern Territory. The GPs may be

  1. Based in Katherine, working onsite, or

  2. Working remotely and/or FIFO arrangements as part of our integrated virtual care team

• Works alongside a dedicated primary healthcare and wellbeing teams. In so doing, demonstrates respect for other allied health professional roles.

• Supervision of trainee health professionals including but not limited to GP Registrars and Medical Students.

• An ordinary working week of 37.5 hours; Monday to Friday, with optional AH clinics operating on some evenings and Saturday morning.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications / Prerequisites:

• Medical Degree / Vocationally Registered General Practitioner (VRGP)

• Eligible to be an accredited GP Registrar Supervisor

• Satisfactory National Police Records Check and Working with Children’s Clearance

• Current Northern Territory Driver’s License

Further Information:

For further details regarding this position, please refer to the Position Description

Please ensure your application includes:

• Completed online Employment Application Form

• Current resume or curriculum vitae (CV)

• A cover letter outlining your ability to meet the key requirements of the role

Whilst applicants are not required to address specific selection criteria, resumes and cover letters should demonstrate how the applicant meets the key requirements of the role.

Applicants must be fully registered to practice in Australia via AHPRA and provide evidence of their AHPRA registration with their application.

NT PHN/RWA NT may be able to offer support and financial assistance to health professionals who are relocating to the NT or moving within the NT to a greater remoteness area classification for the purposes of employment and further clinical education. 

Want to find out more about this opportunity? Please contact Gemma Williams on 08 8982 1032 or email recruitment@ntphn.org.au