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Latest News
Professional Forum: Effective Ways of Engaging Men
Posted on Wednesday 01, June 2011In conjunction with Men’s Health Services, Far West and Western NSW Local Health Networks are conducting a one-day program on effectively communicating health and wellbeing messages to men. The program is targeted towards men and women who work in organisations that provide health, welfare, wellbeing or community services for men and boys.
ACEM Autumn Symposium, Brisbane and Information Session, May
Posted on Friday 27, May 2011Health 24-7 were trade exhibitors at the ACEM Autumn Symposium, held over two days on Thursday 19 and Friday 20 May in Brisbane. Denise Schneider and Renee Geer were representing our company, and enjoyed meeting with 150 delegates in attendance.
Hospital Profile - Alice Springs
Posted on Friday 20, May 2011Alice Springs Hospital is the major referral hospital in central Australia, with 189 beds and servicing a catchment population of approximately 48,000 people. This specialist teaching hospital provides a range of services including day procedures, emergency, intensive care and high dependency, maternity, medical, outpatients, paediatric, surgical and mental health.
Information Sessions
Posted on Friday 06, May 2011Health 24-7 is holding information sessions to answer any questions you may have regarding locum work and discuss your options. We will also be on hand to assist with updating your CV as well as completing and updating any paperwork, whether it is from our application pack or NSW Health.
AHPRA Practitioner Snapshot
Posted on Friday 29, April 2011A snapshot profile of registered health practitioners was recently released by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). National Registration has allowed for information to be compiled within the 10 health professions.
Message from the Health 24-7 Team
Posted on Thursday 21, April 2011As we are approaching an extra long weekend, the team here at Health 24-7 would like to wish everyone all the best; may you have a chance to spend time with family and loved ones. To our loyal and hard-working locums who are on placements, travel safe and enjoy your time away.
Hospital Profile - Mount Gambier Hospital
Posted on Friday 15, April 2011Mount Gambier Hospital is the major regional health provider in the South East of South Australia. The health facility contains 78 public beds, 12 day surgery chairs in addition to the 20-bed private hospital also onsite. There are four operating theatres and three delivery suites as well as medical, surgical, high dependency, mental health, maternity and paediatric units.
Measles Alert and Immunisation Requirements
Posted on Friday 01, April 2011In the last month, there have been 29 recorded cases of measles in NSW, seven of which were related to unvaccinated or partially vaccinated travellers returning from overseas.
Hospital Profile - Rockhampton Hospital
Posted on Friday 25, March 2011Rockhampton Hospital is classified as a large hospital, providing services across a range of disciplines, including but not limited to Emergency Medicine, Anaesthetics, Radiology and Ultrasound, Intensive Care, General Surgery and Orthopaedics, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, General Medicine and Paediatrics.
Orange Base Hospital update
Posted on Friday 18, March 2011A farewell celebration was held on Saturday 12 March to say goodbye to the old Orange Base Hospital building, before moving into the new $250-million-dollar facility on Forest Road. The new hospital was officially opened at 6am on Wednesday 16 March.
Hospital Profile - Launceston General
Posted on Friday 11, March 2011Operational for 147 years, Launceston General Hospital is the second largest in Tasmania as well as the main referral centre for the northern region. An accredited teaching hospital with close links to the University of Tasmania, it also hosts the Clifford Craig Medical Research Trust.
Medicare Provider Numbers
Posted on Friday 04, March 2011The definition provided by Medicare Australia is that “a provider number uniquely identifies the medical practitioner and the location from which a service is rendered”. A provider number cannot be transferred from one address to another.
Hospital Profile - Armidale Rural Referral
Posted on Friday 25, February 2011Armidale Hospital is an 93-bed Rural Referral hospital, operating since 1885. Medical services include medicine, surgery, obstetrics, paediatrics, geriatrics, A&E as well as out patient clinics. There are also a range of Allied Health services available, such as radiology, pathology, occupational and speech therapy, social work and physiotherapy.
AHPRA Update on Lapsed Registrants
Posted on Friday 18, February 2011Since the start of the national registration scheme in July 2010, the registration of almost 8000 health practitioners has lapsed. Renewals must be received within one month of the expiry date to avoid removal from the National Register.
Health 24-7 Staff Update
Posted on Friday 10, December 2010Health 24-7 has recently welcomed two new members to our ever-growing team. You may already be familiar with Rose Doualetas, who is now looking after the disciplines of Medicine, Paediatrics, Anaesthetics and ICU.
Melbourne GPCE 12-14 November
Posted on Friday 05, November 2010Health 24-7 will be exhibiting at the Melbourne GPCE (General Practitioner Conference and Exhibition), held over three days from Friday 12 through to Sunday 14 November. If you will be attending the conference, please come and say hello. Denise Schneider will be representing our office and can be found at Stand D17.
Western Australia joins Medical Board of Australia
Posted on Wednesday 27, October 2010On 18 October 2010 Western Australia joined the National Registration and Accreditation Scheme, the last remaining of all states and territories to join the national system.
Avant Doctor in Training package
Posted on Friday 22, October 2010Avant is a not-for-profit medical defence organisation, providing indemnity insurance to over 50,000 members. For those just starting out, the Doctor in Training membership and insurance package offers free membership for the first two postgraduate years, and significantly discounted rates for the remaining ‘doctor in training’ years.
Hospital Profile - Mildura Base Hospital
Posted on Thursday 30, September 2010A tertiary teaching hospital, Mildura Base Hospital is affiliated with Monash and La Trobe Universities. This level 1 hospital contains 146 beds and provides a range of Acute Services including Emergency, Maternity, Intensive Care, General Medicine and Surgery, Medical Imaging, Pathology, Dialysis, Mental Health (Inpatient and community services) and a range of Ambulatory services.
Mudgee2Sydney Walk for MS
Posted on Wednesday 15, September 2010On Sunday 12 September, Health 24-7 staff participated in the Mudgee2Sydney Walk for MS. Organised by Foundation 5 million (F5m), this fundraising event aims to raise awareness of Multiple Sclerosis and fund research in the hope of someday finding a cure.
Hospital Profile - Armadale Health Service
Posted on Friday 10, September 2010Located on the Albany Highway less than an hour from Perth, Armadale Health Service incorporates the Armadale Kelmscott District Memorial Hospital, Mental Health Services, Aged Care and Rehabilitation Services.
Mudgee Health Professional’s Evening
Posted on Friday 20, August 2010Based in country NSW, Health 24-7 knows first hand the pressures on health care facilities, and also understands the vital role that medical practitioners play. In conjunction with Mudgee Health Council, Health 24-7 organises an annual cocktail evening to welcome new health professional’s to our area and encourage them to stay on a more permanent basis.
Hospital Profile - Calvary Health Care ACT
Posted on Friday 13, August 2010Situated in the northern suburbs of Canberra, Calvary Health Care ACT comprises of a combined 364-bed public and private hospitals. The recently refurbished facility includes an Emergency Department, Intensive and Coronary Care Unit, Medical and Surgical wards, a Maternity Unit and a voluntary Psychiatric ward.
Rural Health Continuing Education
Posted on Friday 06, August 2010Funded by the Australian Government through the Department of Health and Ageing, the Rural Health Continuing Education (RHCE) program aims to assist rural and remote health professionals in the completion of continuing professional development activities.
Updating Paperwork
Posted on Friday 30, July 2010There are a few basic documents required for any locum that you may complete. These documents are kept on file at Health 24-7 to eliminate the need for you to resend the same documents for multiple locums. Some of the documents required before you can commence a shift include, (but are not limited to):
Hospital Profile - Mersey Community Hospital
Posted on Friday 23, July 2010First opening in 1889, Mersey Community Hospital (MCH) is located at Latrobe, on the North West coast of Tasmania. The hospital services an immediate catchment area of over 80,000 people.
MJA Careers
Posted on Friday 16, July 2010You will have noticed that the most recent issue of the Medical Journal of Australia is slightly different. The Classifieds section has been transformed into the new and improved MJA Careers. While it is still located in the centre of the Journal, you can now also access the pages online by visiting www.mjacareers.com.au
National Registration update
Posted on Friday 02, July 2010As of 1 July 2010, medicine (along with nine other health professions) is now operating under a national registration and accreditation scheme. If you held current registration with a State or Territory medical board on 30 June 2010, then you will automatically transition to the national scheme.
Writing and Updating your CV
Posted on Friday 25, June 2010The purpose of a CV is to present information to a prospective employer that outlines your professional experience and skills. It is a good idea to keep content somewhat flexible so that you may tailer it to a specific position, emphasising key points that are relevant to the role.
Travel Tips and Advice
Posted on Friday 18, June 2010Air travel is often a major part of the locum lifestyle, so we have compiled a list of helpful hints to ensure you have a smooth, stress-free flight.
National Registration
Posted on Friday 21, May 2010National regulation of medicine as you are aware is being introduced 1st July 2010, one of 10 health professions moving from a state base to a national base. The State Medical Boards as you currently know them will cease to exist in the format in which you are familiar.
Becoming an Incorporated Company
Posted on Friday 16, April 2010Further to the previous article on Qld Health Employment Changes, if you are a sole trader and would like to become an incorporated entity so that you can continue to work as a contractor within Qld Health, the process is relatively simple.
Qld Health Employment Changes
Posted on Friday 19, March 2010On 1 July 2009 a new policy was released by Qld Health regarding the employment of locum medical practitioners. The policy has not come into effect as yet and is currently under review. A date has not yet been announced for the release of the final version. However, the majority of Qld Health facilities appear to be implementing these changes to streamline cost and responsibility.
NSWDH Standards and Conditions
Posted on Friday 26, February 2010By now, most are aware of the changes being implemented by NSW Health regarding the employment of Locum Medical Officers. Introduced in phases over the past couple of years, we have now reached the final stage. As a result, Health 24-7 has full compliance with the new policy and meets all requirements set out in the NSW Health Standards and Conditions.
NSWDH Evidence of Immunisation
Posted on Friday 08, January 2010Hospital requirements regarding the immunisation status of locum medical practitioners have become noticeably stringent in recent months, particularly in NSW. As per NSWDH policy 4.3.1 g Occupational Screening and Vaccination of Health Care Workers against Infectious Diseases, suitable evidence is required to demonstrate protection against the following:
