Career GP & GP On Call – Casual (General Registration Required – No Sponsorship) Casual Remote Temp

• Only candidates with General or Specialist Aphra registration and existing Australian work rights will be reviewed. We are unable to provide supervision or sponsorship for this role.

ORGANISATIONAL OVERVIEW
Colac Area Health is a unique integrated health service comprising of over 500 employees,
providing Acute Care, Aged Care, Community and Allied Health Services to a catchment
population of approximately 30 000. Situated in the Colac Otway Shire, one of the most
picturesque Victorian municipalities that provides city conveniences with a country charm.
As an organisation, we celebrate our diversity and welcome all people regardless of
ethnicity, faith, age, disability, culture, language, gender identity or sexual orientation. We
acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders as Australia’s First Peoples and as the
traditional owners and custodians of the land on which we work. We welcome lesbian, gay,
trans, gender diverse and intersex (LGBTQIA+) people at our services. We pledge to provide
inclusive and non-discriminatory services.

We are a child safe organisation committed in everyday practice to ensure the safety and
wellbeing of all children, at all times. As a child safe organisation, employment is subject to
a satisfactory national (and international where relevant) police check and Working With
Children Check prior to commencement of any paid or unpaid work and/or participation in
any service or undertaking.

POSITION SUMMARY

Primary Objectives:
The Supervising GP on Call provides medical oversight to ensure the safety, quality, and
continuity of care for patients in the Urgent Care Centre (UCC) and the Acute Ward. The
role includes both on-site supervision during weekends and public holidays and remote
support outside of those hours, including overnight on-call responsibilities.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES
Clinical Care & Supervision

• Provide clinical oversight and supervision for HMOs and nursing staff in UCC
• Senior medical decision-making support to all clinical staff
• Active participant in the assessment and treatment of patients
• Assume responsibility for quality patient care in accordance with the care model of the UCC or Acute Ward, ensuring that clinical procedures are performed in accordance with CAH policy and procedure
• Review and supervise management plan of patients who have been reviewed by Registrars, HMOs, or Nurses.
• Endorse clinical team’s assessments to admit, discharge, or transfer patientsBe physically present on weekends and public holidays from 1200-2000
• Be on call remotely outside of these hours (including 1700-0730 for the acute ward)
• Respond to callouts and attend UCC or the Acute Ward as clinically indicated
• Provide advice via phone and escalate care appropriately.

CURRENT ROSTERING OPTIONS INCLUDE:

Acute Ward GP
– Weekday acute ward onsite 0800 – 1200 and on-call from 1200 – 1700
– Weekend / PH acute ward onsite 0800 – 1200 (no on-call)

Supervising On-Call GP
– Supervising GP for Hospital (Urgent Care and Acute Ward)
on-call 0800 – 0800 (callout fees apply)
– Weekend onsite 1200 – 2000 (+ on-call)
All documented hours are subjected to change.

Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain accurate and timely records of patient care, including completing discharge summaries
• Complete all necessary documentation related to patient care and supervision in line with hospital protocols and regulations

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
Clinical Care & Supervision

• Demonstrated timely response and supervision in both UCC and Acute settings
• Effective handover and communication with multidisciplinary teams
• Positive feedback from colleagues, staff, and patients
• Documentation & Reporting
• Accurate and contemporaneous documentation of all clinical activities

CORPORATE REQUIREMENTS

• Governance, Quality and Risk Management
• Demonstrates a commitment to continuous quality improvement and achievement of excellence in service delivery.
• Oversee the Victorian Health Experience Survey Framework.
• Manages Quality, Risk and OHS issues in accordance with appropriate CAH policy.
• Attends to portfolio requirements as documented.
• Actively participates in accreditation programs.
• Participates in and supports data collection as requested.
• Instigates and actively participates in Quality Improvement Activities.
• Review and ensure a contemporary CAH approach to complaints management.
• Take reasonable care for your own health and safety, and health and safety of others to promote a positive safety culture by contributing to health and safety consultation and communication.
• Promptly respond to and report health and safety hazards, incidents and near misses.

Infection Control

• Ensure all practice is conducted in accordance with infection control policies, procedures and standards.

Workplace Behaviours

• Ensure that you engage in behaviour through CAH policy and procedures that treats other staff fairly, equitably and not subject to any form of discrimination or harassment.
• Demonstrate and abide by CAH’s and the Victorian Public Sector Commission (VPSC) Code of Conduct.
• Participate in promoting a safe working environment.
• Ensure an appropriate level of customer service is provided, demonstrating a friendly and supportive approach to our consumers.
• Demonstrate an understanding of appropriate behaviours when engaging with children.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the Charter of Human Rights.

Key Selection Criteria:
Qualifications, Experience and Personal Attributes –

Essential:

• Medical degree and AHPRA registration as a General Practitioner
• Experience in urgent care or emergency settings
• Strong clinical decision-making and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities

Desirable:

• Experience in rural or regional health services
• Familiarity with CAH systems, workflows and protocols
• Postgraduate qualifications in Emergency Medicine

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