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Medical Officer opportunities ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF TRADITIONAL OWNERS The Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Owners / Custodians, past and present, within the lands in which we work. CAPE YORK Ayabadhu, Alngith, Anathangayth, Anggamudi, Apalech, Binthi, Burunga, Dingaal, Girramay, Gulaal, Gugu Muminh, Guugu-Yimidhirr, Kaantju, Koko-bera, Kokomini, Kuku Thaypan, Kuku Yalanji, Kunjen/Olkol, Kuuku – Yani, Lama Lama, Mpalitjanh, Munghan, Ngaatha, Ngayimburr, Ngurrumungu, Nugal, Oolkoloo, Oompala, Peppan, Puutch, Sara, Teppathiggi, Thaayorre, Thanakwithi, Thiitharr, Thuubi, Tjungundji, Uutaalnganu, Wanam, Warrangku, Wathayn, Waya, Wik, Wik Mungkan, Wimarangga, Winchanam, Wuthathi and Yupungathi. NORTHERN PENINSULA AREA Atambaya, Gudang, Yadhaykenu, Angkamuthi, Wuthathi. TORRES STRAIT ISLANDS The five tribal nations of the Torres Strait Islands: The Kaiwalagal The Maluilgal The Gudamaluilgal The Meriam The Kulkalgal Nations. RECOGNITION OF AUSTRALIAN SOUTH SEA ISLANDERS Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service formally recognises the Australian South Sea Islanders as a distinct cultural group within our geographical boundaries. Torres and Cape HHS is committed to fulfilling the Queensland Government Recognition Statement for Australian South Sea Islander Community to ensure that present and future generations of Australian South Sea Islanders have equality of opportunity to participate in and contribute to the economic, social, political and cultural life of the State. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples are respectfully advised that this publication/ production may contain the words, voices, names, images and/or descriptions of people who have passed away. ii Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service - October 2019 | Medical Officer opportunities Contents Have you ever thought of a ‘Tropical medical experience’? 1 Location information 3 Our profile 4 Structure 5 Facility information 8 Remuneration package 13 Testimonials 16 Cultural Practice Program 21 Location information 22 Useful links 27 Published with the assistance of https://www.health.qld.gov.au/rrcsu Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service - October 2019 | Medical Officer opportunities iii Have you ever thought of a ‘Tropical medical experience’? Working in the Torres Strait Islands, Northern Peninsula Area and Cape York gives Medical Officers the opportunity to enjoy a relaxed lifestyle in some of the most beautiful natural environments in Australia. The clinical challenges in our region are both exciting and rewarding. Medical Officers have the opportunity to practice across the spectrum of health services from primary care to acute care. You may be managing communicable and tropical diseases that are rare or unheard of elsewhere in Australia. You may be the lead Medical Officer in an acute injury or illness requiring remote diagnosis, treatment and evacuation. You will also have a frontline role in helping to close the gap for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health status. Working within small teams, you will be required to hone your clinical judgement and clinical skill sets. Often you will be working independently with support as required from a network of physicians from within Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service (Torres and Cape HHS) and our partner organisations such as the Royal Flying Doctor Service and Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service (CHHHS). About two-thirds of our residents are of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent. Staff have the benefit of working closely with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Workers, and these working relationships help clinicians to gain an insight into the richly layered and varied cultures unique to each community. 1 Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service - October 2019 | Medical Officer opportunities This helps us deliver health services that are sensitive to the needs of our patients and culturally appropriate Our Medical Officers enjoy a strong profile within their communities. Through these connections, you can have the ability to become involved within the community and have influence in the community. The medical leadership team in Torres and Cape HHS is made up of an executive clinical lead as well as a medical director at each of the three hubs: Northern (Thursday Island), Western (Weipa) and Eastern (Cooktown). Our doctors are mostly based in small hospitals with the social and community benefits of working in rural and remote towns, including opportunity to visit and practice in primary health care centres in remote Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. In Torres and Cape HHS, we have a keen focus on education. Many of our senior medical staff are examiners and trainers in the Rural Generalist Training Pathway. Staff have the opportunity to participate in quality improvement in the health care setting and in research activities. Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service - October 2019 | Medical Officer opportunities 2 Location PAPUA NEW GUINEA Outer Islands: Community Clinics Boigu Saibai Badu Mer (Murray Island) Dauan Ugar (Stephen Island) Boigu Moa (St Pauls & Kubin) Iama (Yam Island) Erub (Darnley Island) Dauan Ngurupai (Horn Island) Erub (Darnley Island) Poruma (Coconut Island) Mabuiag Masig (Yorke Island) Iama (Yam Island) Saibai Badu Mer (Murray Island) Mabuiag Ugar (Stephen Island) Poruma (Coconut Island) Masig (Yorke Island) Warraber Warraber Moa (St Pauls & Kubin) Ngurupai (Horn Island) Thursday Island Island Medical Service Umagico Injinoo Northern Sector Thursday Island Northern Hospital leadership team Community Clinic Mapoon Bamaga Community Clinic Community Hospital Weipa Lockhart River Community Clinic Multipurpose Health Service Coen Napranum Community Clinic Community Clinic Southern Sector Southern Sector Western Eastern leadership team leadership team Arukun Hope Vale Community Clinic Community Clinic Pormpuraaw Cooktown Community Clinic Multipurpose Health Service Kowanyama Laura Community Clinic Community Clinic Wujul Wujul Multipurpose Health Service Contact us: Medical Recruitment PO Box 5607, Cairns QLD 4870 t. 07 4226 5557 e. [email protected] 3 Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service - October 2019 | Medical Officer opportunities Our profile • Torres Strait Islands, Northern Peninsula Area and Cape York are among the most spectacular and culturally important tourism regions in Queensland. • Awe-inspiring landscapes and fair dinkum friendly locals, it’s a ‘big country’ waiting to be explored. On or off the beaten track, all roads and boat rides lead to unexpected adventures and unforgettable experiences. Interesting facts: Torres and Cape HHS has Torres and Cape HHS provides approximately 1000 health care to a resident employees population of over 26,000 67% identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples Telehealth services are Torres and Cape HHS is an available throughout the HHS independent statutory body The northern boundary of governed by a single Board. Torres and Cape HHS is adjacent to Papua New Guinea Giving residents access to We are the only HHS that Managed from hubs in Weipa, specialist services without Cooktown, Cairns and needing to leave the community borders another country Thursday Island The Torres and Services are provided across We are the most northerly of Cape HHS is one 35 facilities Queensland’s Hospital and of Australia’s Health Services and cover largest providers more than of health services to Aboriginal and 2 Torres Strait 158,000km Islander 4 hospitals and 31 primary peoples and community across 13 local government health services areas Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service - October 2019 | Medical Officer opportunities 4 Facility and local information Thursday Island Hospital Thursday Island Hospital is the referral hospital for 16 Primary Health Care Centres in the Torres Strait Islands. Medical Practitioners at Thursday Island, provide health services from either the Thursday Island Hospital, Thursday Island Community Wellness Centre or the Thursday Island Primary Health Care Centre. The Thursday Island Hospital has 26 general/medical beds and 6 maternity beds providing health services to the residents of Thursday Island as well as the outer islands of the Torres Strait, and residents of the NPA. Services provided by the hospital include, emergency, general medicine and maternity services. Specialist services include endocrinology, obstetrics, paediatric medicine, adult mental health and general surgery. Visiting specialists providing clinics include general physician, ophthalmologist, respiratory physician, gynaecologist, general surgeon, vascular surgeon, psychiatrist and a paediatrician. Allied health services available include podiatry, pharmacy, physiotherapy, occupational therapy and radiography. The Thursday Island Primary Health Care Centre and Thursday Island Community Wellness Centre provide ambulatory and primary health services including general practice medicine, assisted renal dialysis, child health, oral health, adult mental health, drug and alcohol, men’s and women’s health, HIV/AIDS services, palliative care, home care, rehabilitation, infectious diseases, diabetes and nutrition, environmental health, hearing health, health promotion and healthy aging. Clinics for child health, diabetes and hearing are also available. Allied health services include podiatry, social work and oral health. 5 Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service - October 2019 | Medical