Ongoing to October!!
$2,500 p/shift Travel and accommodation provided!
The Opportunity Forbes – Lachlan Health Service is a rural acute care hospital in central‐west NSW with a 24‐hour Emergency Department providing urgent assessment and care to the local community under the Western NSW Local Health District.
The hospital is a small procedural facility (around ***** beds) offering a broad range of services including emergency care, general medical and surgical inpatient care, maternity, rehabilitation and renal dialysis, supported by allied health, imaging and pathology services.
While specific annual presentation numbers aren't published, the ED sees a steady flow of diverse acute cases typical of regional hospitals and is well supported by resident clinicians, nursing staff, telehealth links to specialists and access to referral networks across the district, making it an engaging workplace for locum EM clinicians.
The Location Forbes is a welcoming regional town in the NSW Central West,



set on the banks of the Lachlan River and easily accessible via the Newell Highway, about 1.5–2 hours from larger centres like Dubbo and Orange.
With a population of around 9,000, it offers the charm of rural living with local cafés, sporting facilities, community events and scenic parklands, alongside cultural attractions such as the Wiradjuri Dreaming Centre and regular festivals.
The broader area's landscapes deliver great opportunities for fishing, cycling, birdwatching and country exploration, all providing a refreshing lifestyle balance for locum doctors seeking both rewarding clinical work and enjoyable time off.
Essential criteria: Australian working rights APHRA registration ED experience Perhaps you are looking for something a little different?
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