Role information: Recent GP and ED experience required. ED skills imperative to role - assessment and management of all triage codes including critical care with support from WNSWLHD v Care team.
• You will be the sole Doctor on call 24/7.
• You as the Locum Doctor will be called in for all triage categories (1s to 5s) in-person between 0800 hrs and 2000 hrs.
• Overnight from 2000 hrs until 0800 hrs the locum doctor will be required to review all Category 1, 2 and 3 ED Presentations in-person.
• Overnight from 2000 hrs until 0800 hrs you will be responsible for Category 4 and 5 ED Presentations, an in-person review will be at your discretion. However you will be required to attend if a clinician or the Registered Nurse calls you requesting your presence.
• On-call will also require you at all times to attend inpatients that are deteriorating.
• vCare are available in emergency situations (1800 492 227) to assist with support and escalation of a Patient within the facility that requires Emergency assistance, transfer to tertiary facility, advice from specialist teams, emergency birth assistance, Paediatric specialist care, Trauma and Burn specialist support.
Fatigue breaks if required are to be discussed prior to taking any break with the Health Service Manager. Please note support is available via vCare in emergency situations.
Hours required to be on-site: Daily ward round and at agreed times for clinics if required.
Type of Doctor required: GP with Emergency Department Experience. Must have completed Rural eMeds training.
Medicare Provider number requirements: The Doctor needs to have full billing rights under Medicare
Information on site: Nyngan is a 42 bed MPS with ED, acute, renal and residential care provided on site. Dubbo is the closest referral hospital. Limited access to radiology. POCT for pathology available
Accommodation details: On-site self-contained studio apartments or a Motel.
Travel and Car Hire: To be booked by agency. Closest airport is Dubbo which is approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes' drive