Dr David Yates and The Surgery at Jerra

05/12/2025

26/11/2025

𝙔𝙤𝙪 𝙣𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙧 𝙠𝙣𝙤𝙬 𝙬𝙝𝙖𝙩'𝙨 𝙖𝙧𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙙 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙘𝙤𝙧𝙣𝙚𝙧..

While The Surgery at Jerra does not need to add to our GP team right now, we also do not believe in ever switching recruitment off. We may be at capacity today, however availability can change and the right person can appear unexpectedly. Or maybe you are thinking about a change in the future or want to be kept in the loop if something does crop up.

𝑾𝒆 𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒚 𝒐𝒑𝒆𝒏. 𝑾𝒆 𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒚 𝒄𝒖𝒓𝒊𝒐𝒖𝒔. 𝑾𝒆 𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒚 𝒄𝒐𝒏𝒏𝒆𝒄𝒕𝒆𝒅.

If you are a VR GP who thrives in a supportive, values-driven practice and believes in teamwork, high quality care and community, we would love to hear from you. Feel free to reach out and say hello. We enjoy meeting great doctors long before we add to the TSAJ family.

𝑮𝒐𝒐𝒅 𝒑𝒆𝒐𝒑𝒍𝒆 𝒂𝒓𝒆 𝒂𝒍𝒘𝒂𝒚𝒔 𝒘𝒐𝒓𝒕𝒉 𝒎𝒆𝒆𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈.

Text Kylie Yates, TSAJ Co-owner, on 0417 652 488 or email kyates@tsaj.com.au.

21/09/2025

🎉 The Surgery at Jerra turns 17! 🎉

Seventeen years of caring for our community and building a culture we’re incredibly proud of.

Right now, we’re lucky to have a fantastic team of doctors, nurses, and admin living our values of care, compassion, teamwork, and trust — and of course, wonderful patients who make it all worthwhile. 💙

Once TSAJ family, always TSAJ family — and it was extra special to have some of our extended TSAJ family join us for a birthday dinner. 🥂

Here’s to many more years of teamwork, patient care, and community.

04/09/2025

🏉 From Wallabies to Walking Groups 👟

At The Surgery at Jerra, we know that caring for others starts with caring for ourselves. That is why we invited former Wallaby and motivational speaker Ben Alexander to talk with us about self-care, burnout, and finding the energy that sustains good work.

It was a timely reminder that general practice is not just about patients, it is also about people. Our team. Our wellbeing. Our culture.

So... we have turned words into action and started a staff walking group three times a week at lunch. Fresh air, a laugh, and a reset to keep us well enough to keep caring for others.

If you are a VR GP looking for a practice where culture and connection matter as much as clinical excellence, come and see what makes Jerra different. We would love to show you around.

28/08/2025

👩‍⚕️👩‍⚕️ When three classes of kindy kids stop by, you know you are part of the heart of the community.

Dr Caitriona Duffy and Nurse Marianne hosted today’s walking excursion, answering all sorts of questions from curious little minds.

The most memorable? “What happens if you go to the doctor and they can’t do anything to help you?”

That is the beauty of general practice. It is not always about having all the answers, but about walking alongside patients with care, honesty, and compassion.

At The Surgery at Jerra, that community connection runs deep. From kindy classes to families we have seen for decades, we are part of the fabric of Jerra life.

👉 Thinking about your next GP role in the Canberra region? Come and see what being part of the TSAJ family really feels like: https://tsaj.com.au/join-the-team/

25/08/2025

💀 𝐃𝐄𝐀𝐃-𝐒𝐄𝐓 𝐖𝐈𝐍𝐍𝐄𝐑𝐒💀

At TSAJ, we don’t just work together, we celebrate, laugh and show up for our community.

Last weekend, our own Kylie Yates was pulling the strings as the puppetmaster for the annual Jerra Schools Trivia Night. More than 200 trivia buffs packed the Jerra school hall for a Day of the Dead themed evening of fun. TSAJ had two tables in the mix and yes, the doctors’ table rose to the occasion and took out the win 🏆.

The real victory was community spirit. Together, Jerra raised around $20,000 for Jerrabomberra Public School and Jerrabomberra High School P&Cs. TSAJ has been a proud sponsor of this event for years and we love being part of something bigger than medicine.

This is life in the TSAJ family — supportive colleagues, strong community ties and a culture that makes general practice more rewarding.

👉 If you’re a VR GP looking for your next move, come see why TSAJ is the right fit. Go to https://tsaj.com.au/join-the-team/ or text 'GP recruit' to 0417 652 488.

24/08/2025

𝑷𝒂𝒓𝒕 𝒐𝒇 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑱𝒆𝒓𝒓𝒂 𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒎𝒖𝒏𝒊𝒕𝒚, 𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒚 𝒔𝒕𝒆𝒑 𝒐𝒇 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒘𝒂𝒚 🏡💙

This week the Kindy kids from Jerrabomberra Public School visited us on their walking excursion to the “little shops.” Dr Renee quizzed them with “True or Poo,” Nurse Marianne showed off some first aid and liquid nitrogen, and the kids asked some brilliant questions.

𝗠𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘀𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝘂𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗽𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘀.We are part of the community, from little Kindy legs walking past our door to families who’ve been with us for decades.

If you are a GP looking for a practice where medicine meets meaning, and where you are part of the community you care for, come and see what life at TSAJ is all about.

👉 GP recruitment link or text GP RECRUIT to 0417 652 488

22/08/2025

𝑷𝒂𝒓𝒕 𝒐𝒇 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑱𝒆𝒓𝒓𝒂 𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒎𝒖𝒏𝒊𝒕𝒚, 𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒚 𝒔𝒕𝒆𝒑 𝒐𝒇 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒘𝒂𝒚 🏡💙

This week the Kindy kids from Jerrabomberra Public School visited us on their walking excursion to the “little shops.” Dr Renee quizzed them with “True or Poo,” Nurse Marianne showed off some first aid and liquid nitrogen, and the kids asked some brilliant questions.

𝗠𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘀𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝘂𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗽𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘀. We are part of the community, from little Kindy legs walking past our door to families who’ve been with us for decades.

If you are a GP looking for a practice where medicine meets meaning, and where you are part of the community you care for, come and see what life at TSAJ is all about.

👉 GP recruitment link or text 'GP RECRUIT' to 0417 652 488 or go to https://tsaj.com.au/join-the-team/

22/08/2025

✨ Quality care, confirmed again ✨

At The Surgery at Jerra, we don’t just talk about standards, we prove it.

We’ve just been re-accredited through AGPAL. Not all general practices choose to go through this process, but we do, every three years. It takes 12 months of preparation, teamwork, and a commitment to getting the details right, from vaccine storage and emergency systems to training, policies, and patient care.

For our GPs, this means:
✅ A practice culture that values quality and accountability
✅ Systems and processes that support your clinical work
✅ A team that works together to maintain excellence
✅ Patients who know they can trust the care they receive

If you’re a VR GP looking for a place where quality is more than a buzzword and something we live every day, come have a cuppa and a look around.

📲 Text 'GP recruit' to 0417 652 488 or visit our website to find out more.

21/08/2025

🌱 Why “good culture” isn’t good enough

Many leaders take pride in having a “good” culture. But when culture becomes something you protect instead of something you evolve, it risks stagnation.

At The Surgery at Jerra, we believe culture is a living, breathing thing. It’s not about perfection, it’s about progress. That means:

A safe space to raise concerns or share feedback

Meetings guided by the leadership team, but doctors are the voice

A commitment to adapting and improving, not just patting ourselves on the back

The best leaders don’t lock culture in a glass box. They nurture it, stretch it, and let their teams shape it for the future. That’s what we do every day at TSAJ.

If you want a practice where culture isn’t just “good” but dynamic, adaptable and future-ready, come and see for yourself.

☕ Text GP recruit to 0417 652 488 or visit our recruitment page: https://www.thesurgeryatjerra.com.au/gp-recruitment

19/08/2025

𝑰𝒕’𝒔 𝒍𝒂𝒕𝒆 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒚𝒐𝒖'𝒓𝒆 𝒆𝒙𝒉𝒂𝒖𝒔𝒕𝒆𝒅.

The practice is quiet, but your computer still has that pile of results and reports. You’re heading on leave at the end of the week and instead of excitement, it feels like pressure.

At TSAJ, you’re not left to drown:
✅ Lyrebird AI scribe to keep you on top of notes
✅ Paper-free systems (no teetering piles of paper)
✅ Buddy GP system to cover your inbox
✅ Admin support to get things finalised
✅ A Practice Manager who’ll back you to set boundaries, plan ahead and protect your downtime

Because your patients need a well-rested GP more than they need you still typing late into the night.

https://tsaj.com.au/join-the-team/