Job Description
Hunter New England Local Health District is seeking a Locum GP VMO or CMO In-Charge to support Emergency Department and inpatient ward cover across a regional hospital.
This role is suited to a confident doctor with strong Emergency Medicine experience who is comfortable managing ED presentations, supporting ward patients and working across 24-hour cover.
There are multiple shifts available across December and early January, with doctors able to advise which shifts they are available for.
Clinical Setting
You will provide GP VMO / CMO in-charge cover across the Emergency Department and inpatient ward in a regional hospital setting within Hunter New England LHD.
24-hour clinical cover – support ED and inpatient ward care across 08:*******:00 shifts
In-charge ED role – manage emergency presentations as the senior onsite doctor
Ward-based exposure – support inpatient reviews, management plans and escalation
Regional hospital setting – work in a rural and regional ED environment with broad clinical variety
Flexible shift selection – choose from multiple available dates across December and early January
Patient Demographic
You will support a broad regional patient mix, including adults, older patients, families, emergency presentations, acute medical cases, ward patients and patients requiring assessment, stabilisation, admission, escalation or transfer.
Key Duties
Provide in-charge Emergency Department cover
Review and manage ED presentations




Support inpatient ward care
Complete documentation and handover
Escalate care appropriately when required
Requirements
Current AHPRA Registration
Recent Emergency Medicine experience
GP VMO or CMO in-charge experience preferred
Strong clinical judgement and communication skills
Ability to complete SDPR training prior to commencement
Current CV, references and compliance documents as required
Benefits
Competitive rate of $2,500 per day
Accommodation provided
Travel reimbursed up to $800 for flights or mileage only
Fleet car may be available on request
Paid SDPR training time
Credentialing and compliance support through Gorilla Jobs
Location
Hunter New England offers doctors the chance to work across welcoming regional communities while gaining hands-on Emergency Medicine and inpatient care experience.
Gloucester is located in the scenic Great Lakes region of NSW, with access to Barrington Tops National Park, local cafés, shops and a relaxed regional lifestyle.
It is also within driving distance of Newcastle and Sydney.
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 forspecialist/consultantreferrals, once the referred doctor has completed the required shifts.

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