General Practitioner – Pintupi Homelands – Kintore

• FIFO roster available

• Paid travel days

• Relocation assistance offered

Why Pintupi?
Pintupi Homelands Health Service Aboriginal Corporation (PHHSAC) is an Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (ACCHO) established in 1985, providing holistic healthcare to the Pintupi people of the very remote community of Kintore (Walungurru). PHHSA has an extensive range of clinical services and programs. An emphasis is being placed on preventive health and community involvement in a commitment to Closing the Gap and improve the health and well-being of Kintore (Walungurru) Community.

What’s in it for you?
You’re supported every step of the way!

Working in a remote community is incredibly rewarding, but we understand that being away from home can also be an adjustment. At Pintupi Homelands Health Service, you won’t be doing it alone.

We are committed to making your experience in Kintore as positive, supported and rewarding as possible. From the moment you arrive, you’ll be part of a welcoming team that understands the unique opportunities and challenges of remote healthcare. We look after our people, so you can focus on looking after the community.

• PHHSA provides practical support to make life in Kintore easier, while our strong team culture ensures you have people around you both professionally and personally.

• FIFO roster options to provide flexibility and help you maintain a healthy balance between work and home.

• Flights and accommodation covered from your place of engagement through to Kintore, including required transit

• Travel to and from Kintore covered as part of your roster.

• Paid travel days, recognising the time involved in working remotely.

• Affordable staff accommodation for just $20 per week.

• Freight costs covered for grocery deliveries from Alice Springs, helping make everyday living easier.

• Access to a gym and recreation room to support your health, fitness and wellbeing.

• A welcoming and supportive team environment.

• The opportunity to work alongside experienced health professionals in a multidisciplinary team.

• The opportunity to develop and strengthen your remote and Aboriginal health skills in a highly unique clinical environment.

Most importantly, you’ll have the opportunity to become part of a community and a team that values the contribution you make.
What’s the role?
The role of GP is to provide primary continuing comprehensive medical care to individuals, families and for the community of Kintore. The GP is responsible for providing a competent culturally safe client-centred care that addresses health needs, promotes wellness and to ensure that the standard of care is maintained at the highest level in accordance with PHHS policy and procedures, latest evidence and guidelines, and relevant legislation and standards.

Key responsibilities include: 

• Provide high quality, primary health care services to the community, in keeping with best practice standards.

• Undertake ultimate responsibility and/or autonomy for all clinical decisions regarding his/her patients.

• Provide appropriate care and services to patients of all age ranges and level of health care needs.
  Respond to medical/ health problems presented by patients including history taking, diagnosis, investigation, treatment and referral as appropriate.

• Provide after hours, on call and other services as applicable.

• Provide management of long-term conditions in line with national guidelines and pathways.
  Prescribe for patients as appropriate to need.

• Provide appropriate health promotion and preventative health care advice to all patients attending the practice.

• Ordering diagnostic tests as required.

• Referring patients to other providers as appropriate.

• Providing care off site (including house calls) when this is in a patient’s best interest or when this improves access for a group of patients.

Is the role right for you?

• Specialist General Practitioner registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)

• Fellowship with RACGP or ACRRM

• Availability to travel by air and/or road on a regular basis

• National Police Clearance

• Ability to obtain and hold a “Working with Children” NT Ochre card throughout the duration of employment.

What’s it like living in Kintore?
Located approximately 530 kilometres west of Alice Springs, Kintore is a unique and culturally rich community in the Pintupi Homelands.

With a population of approximately 450 people, predominantly Pintupi, Kintore has a strong connection to culture, Country and community. Pintupi/Luritja is the main language spoken, with several other Aboriginal languages also spoken.

For many community members, English is a third or fourth language. This creates an opportunity for health professionals to develop a deeper understanding of culturally safe healthcare and the importance of communication, trust and relationships in delivering effective care.

Come to Kintore for the experience. Stay for the people, the culture and the difference you can make.

If you’re looking for a role that challenges you professionally, supports you personally and gives you the opportunity to make a genuine difference, Kintore could be the opportunity you’ve been looking for. 
Want to find out more about this opportunity? Please contact Gemma Williams on 08 8982 1032 or email recruitment@ntphn.org.au