Biggenden Hospital
About
Biggenden Hospital is a rural healthcare facility located in Queensland, Australia, offering a range of medical services to the local community.
Key facts
Hours and On-call
The hospital operates Monday to Friday with ward rounds from 8-9 AM, followed by GP clinic sessions from 9 AM to 1 PM and 2 PM to 5 PM. On-call frequency is 1:2, with the roster favouring permanent doctors having four days off (Thursday to Sunday) each fortnight. On-call doctors are typically called 0-1 times on weekdays and 2-4 times on weekends.
Location:
Biggenden, Queensland, Australia.
Payment Frequency:
Weekly, via Agency.
Orientation
New staff members receive a reasonable orientation to the hospital and the practice on their first day.
Why work at this hospital?
Biggenden Hospital is favoured for its pleasant culture and manageable workload, making it a preferred workplace.
What facilities does this hospital feature?
The hospital features a co-located Multi-Purpose Service with 6 acute beds and 11 aged care beds in separate wings. The clinic is in the same building in a third wing, ensuring easy and convenient access to all clinical areas. The ED is equipped with an iStat, an X-Ray facility, and an ultrasound machine.
Complexities, inpatients, and ED presentations
The hospital handles typical rural GP VMO presentations. Many RNs are RIPEN certified, handling low-level presentations independently, ensuring that calls to doctors are for significant reasons.
Hospital team and culture:
The hospital boasts a very friendly and cooperative team culture, with weekly team dinners at the pub on Wednesday nights for team-building.
Mental health support:
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Impact on local community:
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Things to do in the area:
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