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October 2020

Currently recruiting – Community Contacts and Hosts for the John Flynn Placement Program (JFPP) News

Currently recruiting – Community Contacts and Hosts for the John Flynn Placement Program (JFPP)

Are you interested in hosting or providing community connections for medical students visiting rural areas? Rural Health West is currently recruiting for Community Contacts and Hosts for the John Flynn Placement Program (JFPP) The JFPP is a program whereby Australian medical students spend two weeks each year over three or four years working alongside a rural doctor (their Mentor), experiencing the diversity of rural practice and expanding their hands-on skills. During their rural placement, most students reside with a Host and are provided a Community Contact who gives them an exclusive insight into the social and cultural life of rural…
Sally Mueller
October 29, 2020
WA Rural Health Awards | Nominations now open EventsNetworkNews

WA Rural Health Awards | Nominations now open

NOMINATIONS NOW OPEN The WA Rural Health Awards celebrate the achievements of clinicians who have enhanced the range and quality of medical care available in rural locations. These awards are an opportunity to shine the spotlight on health professionals who have contributed to rural health in Western Australia. When news of the COVID-19 pandemic broke, the world hit unchartered waters and health professionals rose to the challenge. Never has there been a better time to acknowledge these heroes. Nominations are now open for the 2021 awards in the following categories: • Building Healthy Country Communities • Clinical Leadership • GP…
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October 22, 2020
Establishment of a Palliative Care Medical Team in the Southwest – positions available News

Establishment of a Palliative Care Medical Team in the Southwest – positions available

WACHS has opportunities for experienced GPs/SMPs/DMOs who are interested in helping establish the service delivery for providing palliative care medical support to the regions of WA: Southwest (0.4 FTE = 32 hour per fortnight   This position will: Support the delivery of a comprehensive palliative care service to the communities in the Southwest as a member of the regional palliative care team Work closely with the regional palliative care specialists, Drs Sarah Dunlop & Carolyn Masarei, and regional palliative care team in developing care plans for palliative care patients with complex needs Develop capacity in other generalist clinicians in the…
Sally Mueller
October 15, 2020
Invitation – road test the draft revised WA Advance Health Directive (AHD) template News

Invitation – road test the draft revised WA Advance Health Directive (AHD) template

You are invited to road test the draft revised WA Advance Health Directive (AHD) template via an online survey. The draft revised WA AHD template is being developed by the End of Life Care (EOLC) Program within the WA Department of Health. The project is informed by the recommendations from the Ministerial Expert Panel on Advance Health Directives: Final Report (August 2019) and aims to enable more Western Australians to effectively engage in advance care planning. During the broad consultation phase in August this year, the EOLC Program sought input into the content and design of the revised AHD template…
Sally Mueller
October 15, 2020
Speech Pathologist RHW-Vacancies

Speech Pathologist

New opportunity for a Speech Pathologist to join a leading NDIS registered multidisciplinary allied health service providing therapy for children and families in the south west. Potential Therapy Services for Children provides occupational therapy, speech pathology, physiotherapy and psychology services for children aged 0 - 16 years. Want to experience a varied paediatric caseload working within a supportive multidisciplinary team with professional development opportunity? Read more online.
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October 13, 2020
Occupational Therapist RHW-Vacancies

Occupational Therapist

New opportunity for an experienced Occupational Therapist to join a leading NDIS providor of therapeutic services for children living with a disability in the South West region on a full time basis. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, working across either paediatrics or adult services dependent upon your experience you will be responsible for providing a range of Occupational Therapy services to clients of all ages with a range of disabilities. More information online.
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October 13, 2020
Physiotherapist RHW-Vacancies

Physiotherapist

Opportunity exists for a motivated physiotherapist to join our team in Collie, Western Australia. Start date is flexible. Physio Group South-West has 3 locations throughout the beautiful South-West of WA. We are an award winning practice with a massive focus on our team, culture, and personalizing the position to fit your dreams, passion and lifestyle. Clean air, rolling hills, space for families to grow, wineries and a fantastic career with an award-winning business, where lifestyle is our focus! Situated in a regional town practice, this position provides a variety of experiences as well as the opportunity to explore your areas…
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October 13, 2020
Dentist RHW-Vacancies

Dentist

Seeking a motivated dentist to join a large team at a dental clinic in Bunbury, Western Australia. The team is comprised of 14 dentists, 24 dental nurses and 10 administrators. Read more here.
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October 13, 2020
FASD Graduate Certificate LearningNews

FASD Graduate Certificate

There is one week to go until applications close for the 2021 intake of the Graduate Certificate in the Diagnosis and Assessment of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) run through the University of Western Australia (UWA). The aim of the course is to provide clinicians with the specialist knowledge and clinical skills required to participate in team-based assessment and diagnosis of FASD. Beginning 2021, online program will be offered nationally and internationally to clinicians with a background in psychology, speech pathology, social work, occupational therapy, physiotherapy, nursing, medicine and other relevant disciplines. You do not need to be living in…
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October 12, 2020