Bamaga Hospital
About
Bamaga Hospital, located in Queensland, offers a unique locum adventure for medical professionals, with exposure to tropical diseases and a blend of hospital and general practice medicine.
Key facts
Hours and On-call
The hospital operates from 8 am to 4:30 pm, with an on-call roster for weekdays from 4:30 pm to 8 am and approximately 1:3 shared roster on weekends (Friday night to Monday morning).
Location:
Bamaga Hospital is situated in the picturesque and culturally rich state of Queensland.
Payment Frequency:
Bamaga Hospital processes payments weekly through DNA Payroll.
Orientation
New staff undergo orientation with a Senior Medical Officer (SMO), including training on electronic systems, support, and escalation processes, ensuring constant support throughout their placement.
Why work at this hospital?
Doctors at Bamaga Hospital experience a true adventure in medicine, dealing with unique tropical diseases and a chance to reconnect with hospital medicine for GPs.
What facilities does this hospital feature?
The facility is a 16-bed hospital with an emergency department and GP clinic, offering maternity, family/youth health, and dental services.
Complexities, inpatients, and ED presentations
The hospital manages low acuity admissions and considers retrieval for high acuity, paediatric, or obstetric cases. The ED sees 15-20 presentations daily, with an average of 1-4 Cat1/2 presentations per week.
Hospital team and culture:
The hospital boasts a collegiate and friendly team culture, with opportunities for team excursions. Doctors have the chance to supervise interns and participate in various educational activities, including Primary Health Education, SIM or hospitalist-focused education, and Patient Oriented Evidence That Matters (POEM) sessions.
Mental health support:
Bamaga Hospital ensures a well-supported team environment, focusing on maintaining wellbeing and offering extracurricular activities.
Impact on local community:
The hospital is committed to improving primary care and preventative health in the Northern Peninsula Area, leading to better controlled chronic diseases and reduced emergency presentations.
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