Job Description
The Opportunity
Northern NSW Local Health District is seeking PGY2+ JMOs, RMOs, Registrars and CMOs to support a variety of departments across its regional and coastal hospitals.
Shifts are available throughout ****, with options for short blocks, ad-hoc shifts or ongoing availability.
Specialties include Emergency Medicine, ICU, General Medicine, Anaesthetics and Obstetrics & Gynaecology, making this a strong option for doctors wanting flexible locum work, broad clinical exposure and the lifestyle benefits of working in Northern NSW.
Clinical Setting
You will work across regional and coastal hospital settings within Northern NSW LHD, with roles available across acute, ward-based, procedural and after-hours services.
Broad specialty exposure – work across Emergency Medicine, ICU, General Medicine, Anaesthetics or O&G;
Varied clinical settings – gain experience across ward, ED, procedural and after-hours coverage
Support matched to seniority – access consultant supervision or independent shifts depending on your level
Acute care development – build or consolidate experience across diverse regional case presentations
Flexible locum options – choose short blocks, weekends, weekdays or ongoing availability
Patient Demographic
You will support a broad regional and coastal patient mix, including adults, older patients, families, acute presentations, ward patients, procedural cases and patients requiring assessment, stabilisation, escalation or transfer.
Key Duties
Provide clinical cover within your allocated department
Assess and manage patients within scope
Support ward, ED,



procedural or after-hours care
Complete clinical documentation and handover
Escalate clinical concerns appropriately
Work collaboratively with nursing, medical and senior clinical teams
Requirements
AHPRA General Registration
PGY2+ with relevant acute care or specialty experience
NSW Working with Children Check and Police Check
Willingness to complete required online training and credentialing
Benefits
Rates up to $2,000 per shift, depending on experience and shift type
Travel, accommodation and car hire included
Flexible scheduling across weekdays, weekends and longer blocks
Opportunities across multiple specialties and seniority levels
Full credentialing and logistics support from our dedicated team
Location
Northern NSW offers the perfect mix of professional work and coastal living, with opportunities across locations including Lismore, Ballina, Byron Bay, Tweed Heads, Grafton and more.
The region is known for its laid-back lifestyle, surf beaches, national parks, welcoming teams and access via Ballina, Gold Coast and Lismore airports.
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.
Additional information
Work across ED, ICU, Medicine, Anaesthetics and O&G;
Flexible short blocks or ongoing locum availability
Travel, accommodation and car hire included

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