Charters Towers Health Service
About
Charters Towers Health Service is located in Charters Towers, Queensland. It is a well-staffed health service with a cohort of consultants/SMOs, junior doctors, and nursing staff. The health service includes a main hospital and a separate Emergency Services building, providing general medical, inpatient, and accident & emergency services.
Key facts about Charters Towers Health Service
Hours and On-call
The working hours are as per the roster, with shifts spread across the Emergency Department and wards. There is a shared on-call roster from 9:00 pm to 7:00 am.
Location:
Charters Towers Health Service is situated in Charters Towers, an accessible rural town located a 90-minute drive from Townsville, Queensland. The town is known for its elegant, historically significant buildings.
Payment Frequency:
Payment at Charters Towers Health Service is weekly via DNA Payroll.
Orientation
New locum medical officers are provided with an orientation manual for review prior to commencement. The orientation process includes a tour of the facilities, in-depth orientation, and handover to ensure preparedness and reduce the feeling of being thrown in the deep end.
Why work at this hospital?
Charters Towers Health Service offers a unique opportunity to work in a rural setting with a well-supported environment. The town's historical significance and proximity to Townsville make it an attractive location for locum doctors.
What facilities does Charters Towers Health Service feature?
The hospital features a main hospital building and a separate Emergency Services building. It offers services such as general medical care, inpatient services, accident & emergency services, Community Health, Child Health, physiotherapy, midwifery, occupational therapy, telehealth, and rooms for VMOs.
Complexities, inpatients, and ED presentations
The Emergency Department sees presentations that vary in complexity, with a steady volume of presentations. Cases that cannot be safely handled at Charters Towers are referred to Townsville University Hospital by air retrieval.
Hospital team and culture:
The health service boasts a multidisciplinary team of senior and junior doctors, nurses, and allied health practitioners, ensuring well-rounded support during your tenure. The environment is conducive to learning and professional development.
Impact on local community:
Charters Towers Health Service is committed to providing, maintaining, and improving the health and well-being of the local community, playing a vital role in the region's healthcare landscape.
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