Overview

About The Practice & The Team

We are seeking a VR’d General Practitioner to join a Mixed Billing practice in Paynesville Victoria as the practice is expanding.

We are looking for someone either full or part-time to join this team. You will have 2 Nurses to provide support in immunisations, Health Assessments, Chronic Disease Management Plans, spirometry, wound dressings, ECG, assisting in Procedures and accredited for CST. With onsite Pathology, Osteopathy and Psychologist. You will also have a great administration team to help you.

The practice has been in the community since the late 70’s and sees a patient demographic that consists of Chronic Disease, General Medicine, and Dermatology. The practice is open Monday to Friday 8:30am – 5:00pm. An interest in Men’s, Women’s and Children’s Health, and Mental Health would be ideal but certainly not required! Current General Practitioners are seeing approximately 30-40 patients per day.

Employment is on a contractual basis with service fee by percentage.  Must be registered with APHRA.

Salary:
Percentage
Start Date:
April 1, 2024
RA Classification:
Outer Regional (RA3)
Area of Need Position:
Yes

About Paynesville Medical Centre

About Paynesville, VIC

Nestled on the Gippsland Lakes your lunchtime can be spent taking a stroll along the boardwalk waterfront or enjoying a meal at one of the local restaurants/cafes.  Paynesville boasts a chef’s hat restaurant (Sardine)!

Fact: Paynesville offers lakeside and canal living with direct access to Lake King and Lake Victoria in the heart of the Gippsland Lakes. The town is known as the boating capital of Victoria, has a strong marine and tourism-based economy and is one of the fastest-growing communities in the region.  Enjoy a short ferry ride to Raymond Island. Once on the island enjoy a 2-3km walk immersing yourself in the beauty the island has to offer, flourishing bird life, kangaroos and seeing koalas in their natural habitat (they were introduced on 25th September 1953 and have a flourishing population!).

Additionally, there’s a diverse range of gourmet eateries, wineries, and markets to enjoy and winter in East Gippsland’s Alpine region (1.5hrs–2hrs drive) brings plenty of opportunities to ski, toboggan and snowboard amongst the snow gums.

Schools: There are a number of prep schools and 1 primary school in Paynesville, and a short drive into Bairnsdale there are a number of public and private school facilities available.

Job Options: There are currently over 300 job openings within 16km radius of Paynesville mostly in the fields of Healthcare and Medical, Trades and Services, Retail and Consumer Products, Manufacturing, Transport and Logistics, Community Services and Development, Education and Training, Government and Defence, Hospitality and Tourism.