Bourke – GP VMO

Bourke: DPA - Yes | MMM6

Features

  • 1:3 at the hospital and supported by CDM nurses 

Location

Bourke, NSW

The Opportunity

Ochre Medical Centre Bourke has been granted a Targeted Recruitment Position with RVTS. This is a rare and great opportunity to work in a remote town in Western NSW while starting your GP training with RVTS. We are currently in search of a Non-VR GP VMO who has a strong interest in working with First Nation people.

Ochre Health is one of Australia’s leading General Practice organisations. Founded in 2002 by Dr Hamish Meldrum and Dr Ross Lamplugh in the NSW outback town of Bourke, Ochre is the only General Practice organisation in all MMM areas, from metro to remote Australia. Ochre now supports over 450 doctors, including 90 registrars.

  • Interest in Health outcome and Chronic Disease Management
  • Participate in the VMO services at Bourke hospital. This means you will be the primary doctor for inpatients, outpatients and age care patients. Average on call shifts per year is 120 days
  • Provide GP services 5 days per week at the medical clinic (Monday to Friday)
  • Additional supervision is provided
  • Provide additional care to nursing home patients

The Features

  • Incentive payment paid on start date
  • Fixed on-call daily rate for VMO services (1:3 model)
  • % of billings at the practice
  • Fully furnished accommodation
  • Car and fuel card are provided
  • FIFO options available
  • Targeted RVTS position – is a fully funded program that offers additional supervision

Life in Bourke:

Bourke offers a unique experience shaped by its outback location along the banks of the Darling River. Known for its rich history and heritage, Bourke exudes a sense of rugged charm and resilience. Residents embrace the vast expanses of the surrounding outback landscape, finding solace in its tranquility and connection to the land.

The town’s vibrant community spirit is evident in its various cultural events and festivals, celebrating both its Indigenous and pioneering heritage. While the outback lifestyle may be remote, Bourke provides essential amenities and services, fostering a tight-knit community where neighbors look out for one another. With its warm climate and stunning sunsets painting the sky, living in Bourke offers a unique blend of tranquility, history, and community spirit.

Suitability

  • Currently hold General Registration with AHPRA
  • Permanent Residence or Australian citizen status
  • Current emergency medicine certificate (ALS, REST, etc.) and recent GP/VMO experience

 

To find out more about this opportunity contact Michelle Sanford on 0428 042 820