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Coronavirus Vaccine Trial will begin soon in Australia to test a preventative vaccine for COVID-19 healthcare workers. Melbourne University will begin an Australian trial to test whether an existing vaccine can help prevent healthcare workers becoming sick with COVID-19. Professor Kathryn North, Director of the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute at the Melbourne Children’s Campus, says that 4000 healthcare workers from around Australia will be recruited to take part in the multi-centre randomised controlled clinical trial…
The government of Australia offers a range of benefits and services to help with the cost of using health care services and buying medicines or medical equipment. For people living with illness, injury or disability, payments and services can be provided in Australia to help if you have an illness, injury or disability that stops you from working, or limits the amount of work you can do. The Essential Medical Equipment Payment is an annual…
Australia is seeking skilled medical professionals including nurses, doctors, midwives and cardiologists to cope with the rise in demand from a growing, and ageing, population. Average pay for salaried medical staff is around $188,000 per year and average salary for nurses in public hospitals in Australia is $91,000 a year and is rising by 3.4% every year. Salaries and budgets are rising across the country. Over the past five years, salaries for public hospital staff…
A registered nurse is required to fill a full time position in Adelaide, Australia. The position is a Clinical Care Coordinator representing an aged care provider across a portfolio of sites in Adelaide. This reputable provider has an exciting 18 months ahead, so join now & reap the rewards of endless career progression opportunities. Benefits: Attractive salary available – Upwards of $80,000 + super & salary packaging * Exceptional training & development opportunities * A genuine values-driven…
Spending on health products and services in Australia has increased. And the number of prescriptions dispensed has increased by 6.3%, the highest rate of growth over the past decade, according to the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare. According to latest available figures $58.8 billion was spent on Hospitals, $54.7 billion on Primary health care and $32.0 billion on other health goods and services in 2013-14. Darrell Todd of thinkingaustralia says: “The continuing expansion of…
An experienced GP is required to join a clinic in the western suburbs of Melbourne, Australia. Head Medical is recruiting for this friendly, non-corporate, well managed mixed-billing clinic in the western suburbs of Melbourne to join them on a long term basis. You will be fully supported by the team and will receive comprehensive induction. A 2-year contract; 65% billings; $120 p/h minimum guarantee for the first 3 months. The practice is established with a…
Almost 50% of adults in Australia have private health insurance, now government regulators say private health policies are too complex and confusing. Consumers are faced with a barrage of different information, policies, terms and conditions and may not be getting the best deal or treatment. That’s the view of the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission in a new report that highlights concerns over the fast-growing private healthcare industry. With over 11 million people in Australia…
Officials in Queensland, Australia, are taking further steps to ban smoking in public places. New laws are being drafted to ban smoking in and around childcare centres, children’s sporting events, bus stops and other areas. It is already illegal to smoke inside pubs, clubs, restaurants and workplaces in Queensland. Lighting up is also banned at major sports stadiums, outdoor eating areas and patrolled beaches. Queensland Health Minister Cameron Dick said the additional laws are needed…
Improvements have been made to waiting times for surgery at hospitals in Australia. Latest figures show that the time within which 50% of patients were admitted for elective procedures has decreased from 36 days to 35 days. And the proportion of patients who waited longer than a year to be admitted for their procedure decreased from 2.8% in 2011 to 1.8% in 2015. Despite these improvements, the report shows significant variation in waiting times across…
A number of Paediatric Nurses are required for job vacancies in Brisbane, Australia. The positions offer the opportunity to travel or transfer to other states, competitive pay rates and flexible pay options while working in a new state-of-the-art children’s hospital. Healthcare Australia is a healthcare recruitment company Australia with operations in every state and territory. The company specialise in finding nurses their ideal role in hospitals and facilities across Australia. We can offer you flexibility,…
