Locum GP VMO ED / CMO In-Charge

Gorilla Jobs; Gloucester; On-site; AUD 392,000 - 530,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive rate

Accommodation provided

Travel reimbursement

Fleet car (on request)

SDPR training time

Credentialing support

Job summary

Gorilla Jobs is recruiting a Locum GP VMO or CMO In-Charge to support Emergency Department and inpatient ward cover at a regional NSW hospital within Hunter New England LHD. The role requires 24-hour ED and ward coverage with shifts across 08:00–08:00 and ongoing availability across December and early January.

You will manage ED presentations, support ward care and ensure thorough handover and documentation, with accommodation, travel reimbursement, and SDPR training provided.

Qualifications

• Current AHPRA Registration required.
• Recent Emergency Medicine experience.
• GP VMO or CMO in-charge experience preferred; SDPR training may be required.
• Current CV, references and compliance documents supplied.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-charge Emergency Department cover
• Review and manage ED presentations
• Support inpatient ward care
• Complete documentation and handover
• Escalate care appropriately when required

Skills

Emergency Medicine experience

Clinical judgement

Communication skills

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 Environment

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 - 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 for specialist/consultant referrals, once the referred doctor has completed the required shifts.