Blackwater Hospital, QLD

About

Blackwater Hospital offers doctors a professionally rewarding experience characterised by autonomy, community impact, and opportunities for skill development in a supportive rural environment. Ideal doctors possess a blend of clinical expertise, strong communication skills, adaptability, and a passion for rural healthcare, enabling them to thrive in this unique setting.

Key facts

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Hours and On-call

  • 10 hour shifts
  • Shared on-call with support from Emerald via VRGS ensuring appropriate fatigue management
  • AM shift - 0730-1800
  • PM shift - 1200-2000

 

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Location:

Blackwater, Central HHS, QLD

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Payment Frequency:

Weekly payroll

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Orientation

Full orientation and checklist provided two weeks before starting with logins and passwords as well as first day induction.

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Why work at this Hospital

The appeal of working in Blackwater lies in the chance to practice independently while enjoying a consistent locum role. Building trust with the nursing staff there ensures excellent support.

The work offers a balanced mix, primarily focused on straightforward medical practice complemented by occupational health from the mines, occasional First Nations medicine, and handling trauma and serious illnesses that can be stabilised and transferred to Emerald or Rockhampton. Doctors in Blackwater receive support in managing fatigue through tele-support from both Emerald and RSQ Telehealth (RSQt).

"I really enjoy working in Blackwater because it is quite a simple, clarified version of rural emergency work. People are really appreciative and you work one on one with great nurses." Dr Andrew Scott, DMS at Emerald Hospital & Central Highlands

 

 

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Complexities, inpatients, and ED presentations

Doctors will primarily manage the ED and provide inpatient care for 1-2 patients.  Blackwater is a small, 16 bed MPS.

The hospital emphasises point-of-care testing and collaboration with a skilled nursing team who will do a lot of the "heavy lifting'.

Due to the isolated location, doctors also have access to specialist conultation from Emerald for higher acuity cases.

Hospital team and culture:

  • 2 SMO's rostered on a day (one is usually an experienced, local SMO)
  • Ample Nursing support
  • VRGS support from Emerald
  • A great environemnt for doctor adept at managing diverse medical conditions with limited resources.

Mental health support:

Access to both EAP and DNA's partnership with MyMirror

Impact on local community:

The hospital plays a crucial role in providing medical services to the community, including emergency care and obstetrics.

Accommodation details:

A self contained, private unit close to the hospital with everything you will need.

Things to do in the area:

Just an hours drive from Emerald, Blackwater is a small mining town with a population of about 5000 people.

The town was built with the view to keep the miners happy.  As such, it has all expected amenities you need including a Woolies, two Gyms, a golf course and a decent selection of Cafes and restaurants.

A close knit community, you will be welcomed with open arms. 

 

 

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