Sippy Downs – UCC VR GP

The opportunity

We are seeking expressions of interest for passionate and experienced Urgent Care GPs to be supported by Ochre and practice in the Urgent Care Clinic located at Sippy Downs on the Sunshine Coast.

An opportunity is available for a GP to participate in a rotational roster on Saturdays, along with a permanent shift on Sundays. The facility is located in Ochre’s Health Hub at Sippy Downs and will be separate from the Ochre Medical Centre which operates in the same facility

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.

The clinic is intended to provide short term, episodic care for urgent conditions that are not immediately life-threatening. Purpose-designed for Urgent Care, the facility will be equipped to treat and provide the following:

• 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
• 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 of $250 plus super
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement
• Access to state-of-the-art medical facilities and equipment
• 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 equipment8, ECG machine, mobile bed, IV fluid resuscitation equipment, and emergency medications
• A dedicated area for treating fractures and plastering
• On-site parking
• Shared facilities including meeting rooms and tea rooms.
• Private Billing Model
• Collaborative, supportive work environment with a strong focus on patient care and safety
• Supportive and engaged community of colleagues and peers

Suitability:

• 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 Jurine Faber on 0477 966 210