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Lesley’s Story: Finding Purpose and Connection in Remote Nursing
For nurse practitioner Lesley, nursing has never been just a profession, it’s been a lifelong calling shaped by community, curiosity, and compassion. After more than four decades in healthcare and years of experience in rural and remote settings, she’s found the perfect balance of freedom and fulfilment working with DNA Healthcare. Now on assignment in…
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…
Read MoreWhat factors influence GP earnings in Australia?
Working as a general practitioner in Australia can make for a long and rewarding career, with high average pay compared other sectors plus varied, interesting work. But, one thing we often see in our experience as healthcare recruiters is GPs not earning as much as they could. To help you understand how your pay compares…
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