General Practitioner - Vocational Registration

About the role

Yerrabi is an AGPAL accredited health care provider located in Macquarie. As GP (VR) you will join our dedicated team to provide competent patient-centred care that addresses health needs and promotes wellness. Such care is based on latest evidence and guidelines and meets legislative requirements. The role involves collaboration with existing services to ensure that referral pathways are effective and streamlined. You will be improving health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander (TSI) people and contributing to a growing general practice with a network of allied health professionals, ensuring coordinated care for patients.

Key responsibilities

• Provide skilled health assessment, diagnosis and treatment services to patients

• Order diagnostic tests as needed and check and inform patients of results in accordance with clinical needs and the practice's procedure

• Refer patients appropriately to other providers

• Consult and collaborate with colleagues to provide optimal care

• Document all care provided and education/information given to patients within their health record

• Prepare and review GP Management Plans and Team Care Arrangements for qualifying patients with a chronic disease diagnosis

• Maintain professional knowledge and standards through continuing medical education and personal professional development

• Provide services courteously and respectfully, regarding the cultural beliefs and needs of patients

• Collaborate with regards to rosters and provide cover to ensure patients' needs are met

• Lead clinical meetings on a regular basis to facilitate clinical discussion and foster an environment that encourages input from all clinical team members

About you

• Registration as a Vocational Registration (FRACGP) or equivalent with the Medical Board of Australia, or working towards Vocational Registration in a timely manner

• Current medical indemnity insurance

• Sound understanding of Aboriginal health issues, knowledge and culture

• Demonstrated experience in actively engaging Aboriginal People in the delivery of health services and programs and an understanding of the delivery of wholistic health care to Aboriginal clients

• Proven ability to successfully arrange, coordinate, promote and deliver GP clinical services

• Strong organisational skills, ability to multi-task with demonstrated experience in working as a valuable part of a team

• Familiarity with the use of technology including Best Practice CMS or willing to train in the program

• Demonstrated experience in managing Medicare billing and data collection

• Well-developed verbal, written and interpersonal communication, including the ability to work successfully in a small team and maintain broad professional networks

• Current Working with Vulnerable Persons card, police check and C class driver's license, or capacity and willingness to get them

About us

Yerrabi Yurwang Child & Family Aboriginal Corporation (est. 2019) and its affiliates Yerrabi Health and Yerrabi Housing (est. 2024) were established due to the high unmet health and wellbeing needs of the local Aboriginal Community residing in Canberra's northwestern Ngunnawal region. Yerrabi Yurwang means to 'walk strong' and was bestowed upon the organisation by our esteemed and respected Ngunnawal Elder Aunty Agnes Shea OAM. Yerrabi operates in the Northwest of the Australian Capital Territory, part of the traditional lands of the Ngunnawal People. Yerrabi is an Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (ACCHO), which means it is owned and operated by Aboriginal People, for Aboriginal People, and is committed to the principle of self-determination whereby we engage and empower Aboriginal People and their Families who utilise Yerrabi's services and programs.

Benefits

• Superannuation at ATO SGP rate and excellent salary packaging

• NAIDOC Day, Public Holidays, Ex Gratia Days at Easter and Christmas