New Locum Doctor & Telehealth appointments for September 2025

nadiarose8
2 days ago
2 min read

Winda-Mara have secured a new temporary Locum Doctor and also have Telehealth appointments now available.

We currently have both in person and telehealth appointments available in both Heywood and Hamilton alongside our regular availability of Dr Kerr and our Nurse Practitioner Mandy.

Due to the temporary stay of the locum, we still aren't accepting new patients.

Book your appointments today

Heywood on 5527 0060

Hamilton on 5527 0090

Dr Michael Clark

Monday 1 September to Friday 3 October

Heywood | Monday - Thursday

Hamilton | Fridays

Due to the temporary stay of the locum, we still aren’t accepting new patients.

Dr Gaur (Telehealth appointments)

Mon 1 9am - 2:30pm

Tue 2 9am - 11:30am, 3:30pm - 5pm

Thu 4 9am - 2:30pm

Fri 5 9am - 5pm

Mon 8 9am - 2:30pm

Tue 9 9am - 11:30am, 3:30pm - 5pm

Thu 11 9am - 2:30pm

Fri 12 9am - 5pm

Dr Nicole Kerr

Hamilton | Tuesdays 10am - 4pm & Thursdays 9am - 5pm

Nurse Practitioner Mandy Straw

Heywood | Thursdays

Hamilton | Wednesdays

What Can a Nurse Practitioner Do?

1. Diagnosis and Treatment:

Nurse Practitioners can assess patients, diagnose illnesses, and develop treatment plans for both acute and chronic conditions. They manage infections, injuries, and other health issues. Nurse practitioners may also admit and discharge from health services, including hospital settings.

2. Prescribe Medications:

Nurse Practitioners have the authority to prescribe medications, including some controlled substances, without the need for physician supervision.

3. Patient Education and Counselling:

Nurse Practitioners provide education to patients about their health conditions, treatment options, and preventive care strategies, promoting overall wellness.

4. Order and Interpret Tests:

Nurse practitioners can refer patients for diagnostic tests such blood tests, x-rays and ultra-sounds. Nurse practitioners can communicate results of some tests and refer patients to other health professionals for review.

5. Collaboration with Healthcare Teams:

Nurse practitioners work collaboratively with other healthcare professionals, including physicians, specialists, and allied health staff, to ensure comprehensive patient care.

What Can’t a Nurse Practitioner Do?

While Nurse Practitioners can perform many things that a general practitioner doctor can do, there are some things that are not within their scope of practice.

- Some tests such as MRIs must be referred by a doctor or specialist.

- Some restricted medications must be initially prescribed by a doctor or specialist.

Please note places like Centrelink, Workcover, TAC and VicRoads don't accept letters regarding capacity, leave certificate etc from Nurse Practitioners at this stage.