Redlynch, Queensland

Redlynch, North Queensland is located only 12 kilometres from Cairns CBD. Cairns & The Great Barrier Reef Region is the only place on earth where the rainforest meets the reef.

The city of Cairns is rapidly expanding, with a population of 122,731 at the 2006 census. Tourism is the largest income producer for the region, followed closely by the sugar industry.

Cairns is located about 1,700 km (1,056 mi) from Brisbane, and is a popular travel destination for foreign tourists because of its tropical climate and proximity to many attractions. The Great Barrier Reef can be reached in less than an hour by boat. Daintree National Park and Cape Tribulation, about 130 km (81 mi) north of Cairns, are popular areas for experiencing a tropical rainforest. It is also a starting point for people wanting to explore Cooktown, Cape York Peninsula, and the Atherton Tableland.

Job Description

We are offering you the opportunity to relocate to this exciting location to work as a General Practitioner at Redlynch Medical Centre in Tropical North Queensland. The practice:

Is a comprehensive Family Medical Service in a friendly, relaxed atmosphere
Offers computerised accounts, script writing and ECG
GP services / sub specialties such as digital mole scanning; minor surgery; travel vaccines; family planning; diabetes education; indigenous health and cryotherapies with a psychologist, dietician and podiatrist in the centre
Mixed billings

Required Skills

Postgraduate training and experience in general practice
Eligibility for registration with the Medical Board of Queensland
Ideally you should hold Fellowship of the relevant Australian Specialist College or an equivalent qualification
Alternatively, you will hold AMC (Part 1) with 5 years experience or postgraduate training and general practice experience to work unsupervised

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If you are interested in finding out more about working at with the team at Kuranda Medical Centre, please contact Lauren through our contact page.