Medical Practitioner

About the role

Penrith Women's Health Centre (PWHC) is looking to recruit an experienced Medical Practitioner whose scope of practice includes primary care, mental health and women's health to work with us from our beautiful centre in the heart of Penrith. The Medical Practitioner will provide services one day per week, through an appointment-based fee for service system at Penrith Women's Health Centre or attend outreach locations where appropriate. There is an expectation that as demand for services grows increased hours may be available.

Renumeration negotiable for the right candidate.

Key responsibilities

• Provide women's health and reproductive care through the lifespan, including pregnancy and abortion care.

• Provide primary care, mental health and women's health services.

  • Deliver preventative health screening for women supported by registered nurse and credentialed diabetes educator.

  • Support women experiencing chronic disease.

• Support improved mental health and wellbeing in women who have experienced trauma, domestic and family violence or social disadvantage.

• Support clients to improve health literacy and make informed healthcare choices.

• Work through an inclusive, client-centred, trauma-informed, culturally appropriate model of care.

About you

• Experienced female Medical Practitioner.

• Scope of practice includes primary care, mental health and/or women's health.

PWHC considers being a woman a genuine occupational qualification for this position under Section 31 of the Anti-Discrimination Act.

About us

PWHC is a Women's Health Centre, run by women for women. We have been supporting women in the Penrith community since 1987. Our services focus on empowering and strengthening women's overall health and wellbeing. Our health practitioners practice is evidence based and focuses on improving our client's health literacy, whilst offering support to allow clients to make informed healthcare choices. PWHC has recently relocated to new premises in the heart of Penrith where clients can access a range of health and wellbeing services in a fresh, safe, inviting and empowering environment. The site has easy access to all-day parking, shopping and public transport.

Benefits

• Free 24/7 confidential Employee Assistance Program

• Annual subscription to the Calm App

• Professional development opportunities

• Monday to Friday engagement only

• Small dynamic and supportive multidisciplinary team