Hobart – UCC VR GP

The Opportunity

We are seeking expressions of interest for a passionate and experienced Urgent Care GP to be supported by Ochre and practice in a new Urgent Care Clinic in Hobart, Tasmania.

As an Urgent Care GP or a GP with strong emergency medicine experience, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the health and wellbeing of the local community by caring for higher acuity and more urgent cases than standard GP practice and bridge the gap between general practice and hospital Emergency Departments. Also have confidence you are supported by one of Australia’s leaders in urban and rural practice management with a track record stretching back over 20 years.

About the Urgent Care Facility

The facility (scheduled to open in August 2023) will be located in Ochre’s Health Hub on Liverpool Street in the Hobart CBD and will be separate from the Ochre Medical Centre which operates in the same facility. The clinic is intended to provide short term, episodic care for urgent conditions that are not immediately life-threatening. Purpose-designed for Urgent Care, and will have the following features:

• Dedicated Nursing and Administration support
• Private urgent care triage room
• Three dedicated treatment beds
• Private GP consult room
• Designed for ambulance and low-mobility access
• After-hours security and duress alarm systems
• A designated resuscitation area with defibrillator, airway management equipment, ECG machine, mobile bed, IV fluid resuscitation equipment, and emergency medications
• A dedicated area for treating fractures and plastering
• On-site covered parking
• Shared facilities including meeting rooms and tea rooms.

The Hobart UCC will be equipped to treat problems including:

• Minor illnesses (including respiratory illness, gastrointestinal illness, urinary tract infections and sexually transmitted infections)
• Minor injuries including closed fractures, simple lacerations, simple eye injuries and minor burns

The Hobart UCC will be equipped to provide the following procedures:

• Wound management including gluing, suturing and dressings (including for minor burns)
• Incision and drainage of abscesses
• Basic fracture management including application of backslabs and plasters
• Intravenous cannula insertion to allow for IV antibiotics and IV rehydration fluids
• Urinary catheter management and changes for males and females
• Removal of foreign bodies from the ear and nose

The Features

• Competitive fixed hourly rate between $200-$300
• Flexible working hours and shift scheduling options
• Purpose built Urgent Care Clinic separate to the Medical Centre
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement
• Collaborative, supportive work environment with a strong focus on patient care and safety
• Access to state-of-the-art medical facilities and equipment
• Supportive and engaged community of colleagues and peers

Life in Hobart

The new Ochre Urgent Care Clinic is located in central Hobart, a vibrant and beautiful city nestled on the banks of the Derwent River, surrounded by stunning natural scenery and featuring a rich cultural heritage. With its bustling waterfront, charming historic buildings, and easy access to some of the world’s most breathtaking wilderness areas, Hobart offers a unique and rewarding lifestyle for those who value work-life balance and the great outdoors, not to mention delicious fresh produce and some of the best restaurants, bars and coffee shops in Australia!

Suitability

The practitioner best suited to engage us will have a strong background in general practice, with a passion for providing high-quality, patient-centred care. You will hold a current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as a Specialist General Practitioner and have experience in urgent care or emergency medicine.

• FRACGP or FACRRM
• Advanced Skills Training in Emergency Medicine preferred
• Basic Life Support (BLS) or advanced life support (ALS) preferred

To find out more about this opportunity contact Katitia Cortes on 0407 897 416