ED SRMO Locum - Coastal Life Meets High-Impact Emergency Medicine

Prescript Recruitment

  • Waratah, NSW Newcastle, NSW
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 29 days ago
Combine hands-on emergency experience with the lifestyle of a vibrant coastal city. Calvary Mater Newcastle is offering ongoing locum opportunities for Emergency Department Senior Resident Medical Officers (PGY3+). This modern, research-driven hospital provides a supportive clinical environment while Newcastle’s beaches, food scene and easy weekend escapes to the Hunter Valley offer the perfect life balance. The PositionRole: ED Senior Resident Medical Officer (SRMO) – Locum (ongoing contract)
Location: Calvary Mater Newcastle, Waratah, NSW – a modern public hospital and the major cancer care and ICU centre for Hunter New England Local Health District (~195 beds). It delivers 24/7 emergency care, intensive care, haematology, oncology, toxicology, and palliative services.You’ll be part of a busy Emergency Department with
40,000 presentations per year, supported by:A 14-bed EDA 12-bed Emergency Short Stay UnitStrong registrar and SMO supervisionEmbedded research partnerships with the Hunter Medical Research Institute and the University of NewcastleThis hospital has a strong training culture, accredited for 12-month teaching rotations, and is active in ED-led clinical research projects (including mental health pathways, alcohol harm reduction and aged care in emergency care). Dates AvailableFirst available block: early August 2025, continuing through to January 2026.
Example shifts include:4–9 August 2025 (Night & Evening) $160/hr25–31 August 2025 (Night) $160/hr1–8 September 2025 (Mixed shifts) $130–160/hr22–29 September 2025 (Night) $160/hr6–12 October 2025 (Night) $160/hrShift times: 0700–1700, 1000–2000, 1300–2300, 2200–0800.
Day/evening rosters include registrars, CMOs, SRMOs, and interns; night shifts include a Registrar in Charge, a junior doctor, and an on-call Specialist overnight. Benefits ProvidedTop rates: $110–$160 per hour (depending on shift)Flexibility: Choose the shifts that fit your lifestyleFull support: Credentialing, travel, and accommodation arranged by PrescriptStructured mentoring: SMO and registrar support with accredited JMO supervision and formal teachingWellness focus: Shift wellness initiatives including rest facilities and fatigue management strategiesVibrant coastal lifestyle: Newcastle offers world-class surf beaches, scenic coastal walks like Nobbys Headland, a thriving café and dining scene, plus easy weekend escapes to the Hunter Valley wine region and nearby national parks What We Require From YouPGY3+ with recent Emergency Medicine experienceALS2 certificationAvailability for at least one of the listed shift blocks Your Next StepTake on high-impact emergency medicine in a supportive environment, while living just two hours from Sydney in one of Australia’s best coastal cities.Contact Niko Triantafyllis, Recruitment Partner:
0416 958 033
nikoprescript.com.auFRE123

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