Locum Registrars/SRMOs - Paediatric - Coffs Harbour, NSW

MediRecruit; Coffs Harbour; On-site; AUD 159,000 - 227,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel and accommodation covered

Competitive hourly rate $140

Job summary

MediRecruit is seeking Paediatric Registrars/SRMO for locum placements at a busy regional referral hospital in Coffs Harbour, NSW. The contract runs from 30 July 2026 to 3 February 2027, with a competitive hourly rate and travel/accommodation covered.

You will work across inpatient paediatrics, neonatal care, ED, and outpatient medicine in a coastal setting. Join a well-supported paediatric service with consultant supervision and strong retrieval pathways, offering meaningful clinical

Qualifications

• AHPRA-registered Medical Practitioner.
• Registrar or SRMO level in Paediatrics.
• Confident neonatal resuscitation and SCN management.
• Able to manage a broad general paediatric caseload.
• Works well autonomously and in a multidisciplinary team.
• Eligible to work in Australia.

Responsibilities

• Manage acute paediatric medical admissions across a 12-bed children’s ward.
• Attend high-risk deliveries and provide neonatal resuscitation.
• Manage infants within a Level 3 Special Care Nursery and neonatal issues.
• Stabilise critically ill neonates and children prior to transfer via retrieval services.
• Provide paediatric assessment and management for ED presentations.
• Support outpatient clinics across general and developmental paediatrics.
• Work under consultant supervision within a multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Paediatrics

Neonatal resuscitation

Emergency care

Autonomy & teamwork

Job description

Locum Registrars/SRMOs - Paediatric - Coffs Harbour, NSW

About the Role: We are seeking Paediatric Registrars/SRMOs for locum placements at a busy regional referral hospital on the NSW Mid North Coast. This contract runs from 30 July 2026 to 3 February 2027, offering a competitive hourly rate with travel and accommodation covered. You will join a well-supported paediatric service delivering a broad scope of practice across inpatient paediatrics, neonatal care, emergency consultations and outpatient medicine all in one of Australia's most desirable coastal locations.

• Manage acute paediatric medical admissions across an approximately 12-bed children's ward
• Attend high-risk deliveries and provide neonatal resuscitation
• Manage infants within a Level 3 Special Care Nursery, including feeding issues, jaundice, neonatal infection assessment and respiratory support
• Stabilise critically ill neonates and children prior to transfer via state retrieval services
• Provide paediatric assessment and management for children presenting to the Emergency Department
• Support outpatient clinics across general and developmental paediatrics
• Work under consultant supervision within a supportive multidisciplinary team

Benefits:

• $140 per hour
• Travel and accommodation covered
• Contract dates 30 July 2026 to 3 February 2027
• Broad regional paediatric exposure with meaningful clinical responsibility
• Supported by consultants, registrars, JMOs and experienced nursing teams
• Strong tertiary escalation pathways and retrieval support
• Coastal lifestyle - beaches, national parks and year-round outdoor activities
• Regional airport approximately 10 minutes from the hospital with regular direct flights to Sydney and Melbourne

About You:

• AHPRA registered Medical Practitioner
• Currently practising at Registrar or SRMO level in Paediatrics
• Confident in neonatal resuscitation and special care nursery management
• Comfortable managing a broad general paediatric caseload
• Works effectively both autonomously and within a multidisciplinary team
• Eligible to work in Australia

About Us:

MediRecruit provides a specialist healthcare recruitment and career advisory service for Allied Health professionals in Australia, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom. Our dynamic team of recruiters have healthcare backgrounds and are passionate about sharing their expert advice.