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Alstonville
Alstonville Medical Centre Alstonville NSW 2478 (02) 66283101 or amcentre@bigpond.net.au F/T GP required for accredited training family practice. Friendly team. Full facilities, wide variety of practice including procedures.
Ballina
Ballina West Medical Centre Ballina NSW 2478 Dr John Jarzynski on (02) 6681 1333 Seeking female GP F/T or P/T. Private practice. Seaside location. Fully computerised and accredited practice with practice nurse support.
Bullinah Aboriginal Health Service Ballina NSW 2478 Contact NRGPN (02) 6622 4453, Jenny Smith (ext. 128) or Emma Walke (ext. 115) New Aboriginal Health Service is seeking expressions of interest from GPs for full or part time. The chance to work with the local Indigenous Community in this lovely area. Great working conditions. This service will consist of GPs, Practice Nurse, Aboriginal Health Workers/Endorsed ENs.
Bangalow
Bangalow Medical Centre Ballina Rd, Bangalow, NSW 2479 PM Megan Savins (02) 6687 1079 GP Assistant with/without view required part time for busy 6 doctor, fully accredited computerised GP practice. Friendly team environment with full nursing staff. Bangalow is 15 mins to Byron Bay and 30 mins to Lismore. Enquiries to megan@medicalcentre.net.au
Brunswick Heads
Brunswick Heads Medical Centre Brunswick Heads NSW 2481 PM Angie Heyning 2 doc + registrar PRACTICE FOR SALE. Come in with a view or buy outright. Only practice in Brunswick Heads. Fully computerised, accredited and innovative practice actively involved in National Collaboratives project. Principal is willing to stay on to December 2008. Well established teaching practice 18 years plus with current principal. Stunning setting 2 minutes to river, 5 minutes to beach. Beachside village lifestyle with mixed population from retirees to young families. Surrounding population about 6,000. Chemist nearby. VMO position available at Mullumbimby Hospital. Opportunity for GP obstetrician if interested. Negotiable. Contact Angie Heyning on 0412 841 465 or careel@spot.com.au.
Top of Page “I love general practice. In the hospital it is promoted as boring but it is the opposite. It is never boring for one second. It’s a different ball game. I’ve always found it extremely interesting dealing with people.” Dr Fiona Wagner - Lismore
Byron Bay
Bay Centre Medical Clinic Byron Bay NSW 2481 PM Pam Woolcott on (02) 6685 6206 or email byronmed@bigpond.com.au Seeking GP to work 4 days p/w, preferably female, but not essential. Position suited to a mentor or someone looking to stay in the Byron Bay area for 6-12 months or longer. We are a busy practice located in central Byron Bay, with a second surgery at Suffolk Park. Currently we have 4 GPs and 2 registrars. Fully computerised and accredited practice.
Holdsworth House 37 Fletcher St, Byron Bay, NSW 2481 Renvia Kong Ph 0408 628 822 or email rkong@holdsworthhouse.com.au Looking for a change, and like the area? Holdsworth House Byron Bay seeking GP with sexual health and/or women’s health interest to work in a well-equipped contemporary and proactively managed and supported practice. Path Lab on site.
Byron West Doctors Byron Bay NSW 2481 Mary Cave on 0417 753 334 GPs required for new well equipped computerised bulk billing practice. F/T P/T and sessional work available. RN support.
Top of Page “I love it here. I love the small community.” Dr Chanchal Marik - Woodburn
Casino
Dharah Gibinj Casino Aboriginal Medical Service 43 Johnston Street, Casino, NSW 2470 Lindsay Gordon (02) 6662 3514. Dharah Gibinj Aboriginal Medical Service Casino is looking for a part time/full time GP with an opportunity to be involved in GP outreach clinics in Aboriginal Communities surrounding Casino. Generous salary package is offered. Contact CEO Geoff Richardson on 6662 3514.
Casino Medical Centre 144 Canterbury Street, Casino, NSW 2470 PM Maree Beek (02) 6662 1555 jurriaan@doctor.com F/T or P/T GP required for accredited, computerised, family group practice with nursing support and all facilities. Excellent remuneration and 8 weeks’ holidays. Hospital work and or GP obstetrics are options. We have a doctor leaving soon and his 9 year old enviable practice is wanting a keen replacement. Casino is a beautiful country town with, or close to, all the facilities that anyone could desire for a satisfying family, and successful professional life.“The best part of [working in Casino] is that I have access to all the specialists. This is rural country practice at its best.” GP Obstetrician Jurriaan Beek - Casino
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Kyogle
Dr Perry's Surgery 174 Summerland Way, Kyogle, NSW 2474 (02) 6632 1014 VR registered GP required to share rural practice.
Lennox Head
Lennox Head Medical Centre 48 Ballina St, Lennox Head, NSW 2478 (02) 6687 7444 “We came here for three months work...15 years ago! Where else can you combine great climate rainforest beaches mountains rivers lifestyle and friendship; yet still be close enough to the city for Friday night shows.” Dr Sue Page & Dr Chris Mitchell - Lennox Head
Lismore/Goonellabah
BreastScreen Lismore NSW 2480 Jane Walsh 02 6622 1822 The purpose of the role is to ensure the women accessing the service are provided with clinical services that meet best practice and are supported clinically in their pathway to treatment. This position is responsible for the coordination and participation of the clinical components of BreastScreen NSW – North Coast. Particular emphasis is to be placed on the clients attending assessment clinics and associated work. The position also provides clinical advice to the nurse counsellors, radiographers, surgeons, administration and data staff of the service. The position will work with relevant staff to build clinical governance into the core business of leadership and management. Applications close Monday 19 May 2008.
Goonellabah Medical Centre 162 Ballina Rd, Goonellabah, NSW 2480 PM Paul Campbell (02) 6625 0000 “It is not just the magnificent environment. This region has excellent educational facilities as well as vibrant high quality cultural activities presented by professional arts organisations. A rich cultural life is guaranteed.” Dr Andrew Binns - Goonellabah The Goonellabah Medical Centre is a large practice in a modern purpose built building in a beautiful part of northern NSW. It is a training practice for GP registrars as well as for Sydney University medical students. It is a fully computerised practice with full time support of 2 practice nurses and other allied health professional staff. There are 2 small minor ops theatres and a large emergency area of 7 beds as well as 10 consulting rooms. The practice is 30 mins drive to the coast and there is full specialist back up services and the Lismore Base Hospital 10 mins drive away. There is also St Vincents Private Hospital not far away.
The Lismore Clinic 185 Molesworth Street, Lismore NSW 2480 Marnie Smith, Office Manager Ph (02) 6621 2502 Email msmith@lismoreclinic.com.au Are you interested in joining a thriving general practice that is part of a six doctor associateship, and based on the beautiful North Coast? If your answer is yes, then The Lismore Clinic is for you. Friendly team environment, fully computerised and accredited with excellent practice management. Well trained nursing staff with treatment room, minor surgery facilities and pathology collection on site. VMO access to both public and private hospitals is available.
Lismore and District Women’s Health Centre Level 3, 29 Molesworth St, Lismore, NSW 2480 PM Karuna Fielden (02) 6621 9800 or email karunaf@versa.com.au VR female GP willing to bulkbill. Desirable qualifications - diploma in O&G or family planning certificate.
Lismore Family Planning Service Level 3, 29 Molesworth Street Trish Evans (coordinator) (02) 6620 7660 Lismore FPS has been part of the medical community in Lismore since 1980 and provides a medical service in the areas of sexual and reproductive health for women and men from adolescence onwards. It is a funded, part time, bulk billing service and operates under the umbrella of the Northern Rivers Social Development Council. GPs are required to have a Family Planning Diploma or need to be willing to gain one. If you can spare a session once a week, once a month or would be willing to be on a back up list, we would love to hear from you.
Meridian Health Care Goonellabah PM Jenny Horsley (02) 6624 1411 or email jenny@meridianhealthcare.com.au We are looking for a GP with a special interest in Aboriginal health care as this is the focus of our surgery. Bulk billing practice. No after hours or extended hours unless doctor wants this. Hours flexible to suit doctor.
Northern Rivers General Practice Network PO Box 519, Lismore, NSW 2480 (02) 6622 4453 or email manager@nrgpn.org.au For job vacancies within the NRGPN visit the About Us chapter. “I like this job. People in rural areas are not spoiled; they are grateful. The job needs a man who is a vagabond in his nature - a good natured vagabond!” Former NRDGP locum Dr Arik Bronstein
Prema House Family Medical Centre 211 Ballina St, Lismore (02) 6622 5030 or email prema@internode.on.au Relaxed, easygoing and flexible GPs seek GP to complement them in one of the Northern Rivers highly regarded accredited, fully computerised practices! Three GP practice based in Lismore with friendly, loyal staff and two practice nurses, plus various allied health professionals operating within the clinic. Focus on preventative health and involved in collaboratives. Excellent earning potential. Ballina 30 minutes, Byron Bay 40 minutes, beautiful Bangalow 20 minutes... live where you like. Lismore and Ballina airports with several flights to capital cities daily. Otherwise international Gold Coast Airport only 1hr 10mins away. Seeking keen, relaxed VR GP for long-term commitment. Flexible hours. View to partnership if desired.
Student Support Service Medical Practice Student Support Centre, Goodman Plaza, Southern Cross University, Military Rd, Lismore, NSW 2480 PM Dr Jonathan Munro (02) 6620 3943 or email jmunro@scu.edu.au “One thing I have really got out of this area is the experience of living in the country with beautiful surroundings. This region promotes art in general terms and there seems to be a lot of opportunities for creative pursuits around here.” Dr Angela Bettess - Lismore
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Maclean
Union Street Medical Centre Maclean Noelle Dalgliesh. Ph - (02) 6645 2255 or 0428 515 915 Part-time or full-time GP wanted for private practice in Maclean NSW, fully accredited with full-time RN support and fully computerised. Located just 1 hour south of Byron Bay and 1 1/2 hours north of Coffs Harbour. Servicing the towns on Maclean, Yamba and surrounding communities. Great lifestyle, close to beaches, choice of public or private primary and secondary schools. Remuneration and hours negotiable.
Mullumbimby
Meadows Medical Centre Mullumbimby NSW 2482 Practice manager - Jennie. Ph - (02) 6684 2300. Email - meadmed@bigpond.net.au FT/PT VR GP required for busy but friendly practice. Fully computerised and accredited with nursing support. A great team working environment with mixed billing. Negotiable percentage remuneration (excluding PIP) and flexible hours with scope to practice special interests. We are looking for someone genuinely dedicated to provision of high quality family medicine to join our friendly team of 5 doctors, 3 registrars 3 nurses and admin team. Mullumbimby (known as the biggest little town in Australia) is only 15 minutes to Byron Bay and surrounding beaches. It has a shire catchment population of around 18,000 and we service the surrounding town of Ocean Shores and the coastal village of Brunswick Heads.
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Nimbin
Nimbin Medical Centre Cullen Street, Nimbin, NSW 2480 Chris Clark (02) 6622 4453 or email cclark@nrdgp.org.au “One of the things I enjoy about general practice is the fact that I’m needed when the chips are down as I’m the only one here.” Dr Hugh Ling Lee - Woodenbong
Pottsville
Pottsville Medical Centre Coronation Ave, Pottsville, NSW 2489 Dr Julian Chin (02) 6676 1744 or email POTTSMED@commander360.com P/T nurse to work 4 sessions a week, performing Pap smears, immunisations and data collection for SIPs.
Tintenbar
Tintenbar Medical Centre 12, George Street, Tintenbar, NSW 2478 Dr Lynne Davies (02) 6687 8299 “I love the diversity of the work. You have the freedom to really cover any medical interests that you have. I like being a part of the community where I work and the lifestyle that goes with it. It is a lovely setting here and the aim of the surgery was to set up somewhere enjoyable to work and relaxing for people to come to.” Dr Lynne Davies - Tintenbar
Top of Page “Twelve years of sitting in city traffic finally lost its appeal. On the North Coast it's nice to be able to walk to work or go for a run along the beach and still do real medicine.” Dr David Guest - Lismore

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NOTE for local GPs
Doctors on the Northern Rivers wishing to recruit an overseas trained doctor to their practice need to download
A Guide to the Recruitment of General Practitioners in Rural NSW from the Rural Doctors Network's website. It outlines all the processes, steps and timelines required in the recruitment of an overseas trained doctor.

You may also contact our rural workforce project officer Louise Young for further information on how to apply for area of need status, which has to be granted before people can negotiate with an overseas trained doctor. Phone the NRGPN on 6622 4453 or email lyoung@nrgpn.org.au.

Another useful website is Doctor Connect, which provides access to a range of information to assist with the recruitment of overseas trained doctors.

There is also a website developed by the Rural Doctors Network specifically for British doctors interested in coming to New South Wales.

An overseas trained doctor can only be recruited to a practice that has been granted area of need status and is located in a district of workforce shortage.

Area of need status is different to district of workforce shortage status. Area of need is something that individual practices apply to NSW Health for and may or may not be successful even if they are in a district of workforce shortage. A district of workforce shortage is determined at a Federal level by calculating GP full time equivalents per population ratio. This is recalculated on a quarterly basis. To determine whether or not your town falls into this category, there is a searchable database.

For other relevant links please see the Recruiting an overseas trained doctor category in the Resources & Links chapter.

Find out more about the region


Ballina Shire Council Ballina Info
Byron Community and Cultural Centre Byron Shire Council
Kyogle Council Lismore City Council
Lismore Rainbow Region Lismore Regional Gallery
Northern Rivers Performing Arts Richmond Valley Council

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We live in a beautiful part of the world. Why not consider coming to join us here in general practice? For more information about moving to the region, please contact our rural workforce project officer, Louise Young on
lyoung@nrdgp.org.au.
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