Northern NSW Local Health District is seeking Locum Emergency Medicine Doctors from RMO through to Consultant level to provide Emergency Department cover across regional hospital settings.

This is an excellent opportunity for doctors seeking high-paying locum work while enjoying the lifestyle advantages of Northern NSW.

Choose from short-term blocks, ongoing block bookings or flexible roster options, depending on your level, experience and availability.

Clinical Environment

You will provide Emergency Medicine cover within Northern NSW LHD across a range of Emergency Department settings.

- Broad ED exposure – manage acute presentations across trauma, cardiac, paediatrics and critical care
- Multiple levels considered – suitable for RMO, SRMO, Registrar, CMO and Consultant-level doctors
- Supported ED environments – work with consultant, registrar, nursing and hospital teams
- Procedural and resuscitation experience – refine acute care, critical care and emergency management skills
- Flexible locum options – short-term blocks, ongoing bookings and FIFO options available

Patient Demographic

You will support a broad Emergency Department patient mix, including adults, older patients, paediatric patients, trauma presentations, cardiac presentations, acute medical cases, mental health presentations, critically unwell patients and patients requiring assessment, stabilisation, escalation or transfer.

Key Duties

Duties will vary depending on your level and roster, but may include:

- Assess and manage Emergency Department presentations
- Provide clinical care within your scope and level of experience
- Support patient flow, clinical documentation and handover
- Assist with acute presentations, procedures and resuscitation requirements
- Escalate clinical concerns appropriately




- Work collaboratively with medical, nursing and hospital teams
- Provide senior decision-making or supervision where appropriate

Requirements

- Current AHPRA General or Specialist Registration
- Minimum PGY2+ with recent Emergency Medicine experience
- ALS certification required, with ALS2 preferred for senior doctors
- Australian working rights
- Ability to work safely within scope and escalate appropriately
- Current CV, references and compliance documents as required

Benefits

- Consultant rates up to $3,000 per day
- Competitive rates available for RMO, SRMO and Registrar-level doctors
- Accommodation, travel and car hire provided
- Short-term and ongoing block booking options available
- FIFO options available
- Credentialing and compliance support through Gorilla Jobs

Location

Northern NSW offers doctors the opportunity to work across welcoming coastal and regional communities while gaining strong Emergency Medicine exposure.
This opportunity is ideal for Emergency Medicine doctors seeking flexible locum work, rewarding clinical exposure and the lifestyle benefits of working across one of Australia’s most desirable coastal regions.

Referral Program

Also, if locum work isn’t for you at the moment but you know another doctor who may be interested, we do have a referral program. Successful referrals can receive a $1,100 prepaid gift card for non-specialist doctors, or $1,600 for specialist/consultant referrals, once the referred doctor has completed the required shifts.

Apply Now

To apply or discuss upcoming Emergency Medicine locum roles, contact Georgia Grayson at Gorilla Jobs.
Call or SMS: 0499 856 275
Email: [email protected]

We also have Emergency Medicine locum opportunities across Australia. Get in touch to chat about roles that suit your experience, availability and goals.

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