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The Family Doctor is a long-established small GP owned family practice in Manoora. The practice currently has an opening for a full or part-time GP to replace a partner who will be retiring in November.
The Family Doctor
39 Pease St, Manoora QLD 4870
Full time
Dr Clare Harkins
clare@thefamilydoctorcairns.com
(07) 4053 2482
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Disaster recovery resources for children
Natural disasters like storms, cyclones, floods, or fire can be very frightening and upsetting for babies and young children. Playing a therapeutic game or reading a story with a caring adult can help a young child work through the scary experiences and ‘big feelings’.

The below resources are available for children and families to assist in the recovery following any type of natural disaster:

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Mental health support for disasters
It is common to experience a range of intense emotions following a traumatic event like a natural disaster. Some people may have experienced the event physically. Others may be affected in other ways whether it be concern about family and friends, hearing about people’s experiences during flooding, or extra workloads caused by the adverse event.

See your GP if you would like to discuss your mental health. There are also a number of other resources to assist your mental wellbeing, including:

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Bushfire health advice
Fine smoke particles can cause health problems like itchy or burning eyes, throat irritation, a runny nose, and illnesses like bronchitis. They can also aggravate existing lung conditions, like chronic bronchitis, emphysema, and asthma. Symptoms can occur for several days after smoke is inhaled.

Residents should:

  • close windows and doors
  • use fans or air conditioning on recirculating mode to keep cool
  • keep medications close by if suffering a respiratory condition
  • be vigilant in taking prescribed medications for existing lung conditions.

If you have a known respiratory condition such as asthma please have your regular medication at hand and see your GP if you do not feel you are adequately prepared.

Residents should call Triple Zero (000) if you are having health problems or believe your property is under threat.

For more advice on looking after your health during and after a bushfire, visit the Queensland Government website

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Environmental conditions after floods and cyclones increase the risk for infectious diseases.

Queensland Health provides a selection of disaster management fact sheets which provide advice and guidance for the general public in the event of a flood event or disaster. These are available on the Queensland Government website.

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The Nomination and Remuneration Committee (Committee) of North Queensland Primary Healthcare Network Limited (NQPHN) is seeking Expressions of Interest (EOI) from suitably qualified applicants to fill two Director vacancies on the NQPHN Board.
Northern Queensland PHN
Levels 2-3, 36 Shields St
Cairns, Qld 4870
Part time
John Rawnsley
john.rawnsley@nqphn.com.au
(07) 4034 0300
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About NQPHN
Northern Queensland Primary Health Network (NQPHN) is the lead organisation working to improve healthcare in local communities in North Queensland.

Our core functions are to:

  • coordinate and integrate local health care services in collaboration with local Hospital and Health Services (HHSs) to improve quality of care, people's experience, and efficient use of resources
  • commission primary care and mental health services to address population health needs and gaps in service delivery and to improve access and equity
  • capacity-build and provide practice support to primary care and mental health providers to support quality care delivery.

We do this through:

  • purposeful engagement with our stakeholders and local communities
  • working in collaborative partnerships 
  • building capacity and capability of primary healthcare provider workforce
  • using innovation and new ideas to achieve outcomes
  • embracing and utilising technology
  • being strategic and transparent in our commissioning activities 
  • using data and evidence to make decisions and improvements.

Our priority areas include Population Health Priorities, Mental Health and Alcohol and Other Drugs, GPs and other Primary Care Professionals, First Nations Health, and System Integration. 

The NQPHN region is home to approximately 700,000 people, and extends from St Lawrence in the south coast, up to the Torres Strait in the north, and west to Croydon and Kowanyama.

We have over 90 staff operating across three offices in Cairns (Gimuy-Walubura Yidinji and Djabugay Nation country), Townsville (Bindal and Wulgurukaba country), and Mackay (Yuwibara country).  

We are one of 31 regionalised and independent PHNs established nationally by the Commonwealth Department of Health and Aged Care. Find out more about the PHN program on the Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care website.

Our Values-Behaviour Blueprint

NQPHN Values Behaviour Blueprint

This Values-Behaviour Blueprint provides a summary of NQPHN’s Values-Behaviour Charter. The Charter represents a shared commitment from all staff to improving the future ways of working at NQPHN. The purpose of this charter is to outline the behaviours and actions expected of leaders and staff across NQPHN. 

Values statement

We connect co-operatively across boundaries to share ideas and achieve our goals together.

‘We work together’

Core commitment

  • I will work co-operatively across teams to achieve outcomes.
  • I will connect with others to build trusting relationships.
  • I will share ideas, knowledge, and resources.

Values statement

We are empowered, inspired, and will step up to create a better future.

‘We are all leaders’

Core commitment

  • I will role-model positive behaviours.
  • I will create opportunities to have a positive impact.
  • I will take responsibility for contributing to NQPHN’s culture and success.  

Values statement

We hold ourselves to the highest standards of ethics and professionalism.

‘We do the right thing’

Core commitment

  • I will be consistently ethical and trustworthy.
  • I will display high levels of professionalism at all times.
  • I will represent NQPHN with pride.

Values statement

We own our actions, follow through on our promises, and live our values.

‘We do what we say’

Core commitment

  • I will follow through on my commitments.
  • I will take ownership of my work and performance.
  • I will be transparent and forthcoming with information.  

Values statement

We hear, acknowledge, and value all people and voices, finding unity in our diversity.

‘We are considerate’

Core commitment

  • I will actively seek out and value different perspectives.
  • I will treat all people with appreciation, dignity, and courtesy.
  • I will be culturally informed and sensitive.
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NQPHN vacancies
To apply for a role at Northern Queensland Primary Health Network (NQPHN), please submit a resume and cover letter addressing each of the key selection criteria for the role you are applying for. 

View NQPHN job vacancies and apply, here.

Salary sacrifice benefits

An additional benefit of working for NQPHN is that we offer salary packaging solutions (also known as salary sacrifice).

You can contribute a sum of money from your pre-tax salary each Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) year, which is 1 April to 31 March. This can be used for everyday expenses such as mortgage, bills, loan, credit card repayments, shopping, groceries and even petrol.

NQPHN chooses to salary package through Eziway.

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View NQPHN's organisational chart, here.

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