Posts by access@threesixtydigital.com.au
What’s in a Remote Area Nurse’s Bag? All the Go To’s Our Nurses Swear by Out in Community
When our Nursing Director, Martin, was chatting with one of his Remote Area Nurses recently, she said.. “I never start a contract without duct tape.” And if you’ve ever worked out bush, you already know why. For this RAN, duct tape has solved a number of problems. It’s patched cracked water bottles, held a clinic…
Read MoreHow to Promote Work–Life Balance for General Practitioners
When I’m speaking with GPs, whether they’re exploring a permanent move or considering their next locum contract, one theme comes up in almost every conversation: work–life balance. For some, it’s a question of what even is work-life balance in a modern GP setting where patient demand is high and admin never seems to end. For…
Read MoreLife as a Rural GP in Australia: Why I Feel Like a Rock Star
“I feel like a rock star.” That’s how Dr. Bjarte (Bj) Sorensen, a rural GP working with DNA Healthcare, describes his experience flying into remote towns across South Australia. While city-based doctors may have the comfort of large practices and specialist networks on hand, rural GPs step into a very different role, often the only…
Read MoreA guide to Australia’s rural GP incentive & grant programs
Thinking about working rurally as a GP in Australia? From a career point of view it could be quite lucrative, with incentives of up to $110,500 per annum available – assuming you meet 100% of the eligibility requirements. Doctors working permanently or as locums in MM 3-7 locations have access to three incentive and grant…
Read MoreYour guide to becoming a locum doctor in Australia/NZ
When you’re ready for something new as a doctor in Australia or New Zealand – more variety, different experiences, meeting new people – then it may be time to switch to locum work. In this short guide, we’ll help you understand what qualifications you need to start locum work, some key things to think about…
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