Night-Shift Emergency Medicine Officer — Rural ED Lead

Skilled Medical; Sydney; On-site; AUD 399,000 - 524,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern NSW Health Service is seeking an Emergency Medicine Career Medical Officer for night shifts at a community hospital in the Northern NSW region. The role requires proficiency in airway management and the ability to function as the sole ED practitioner overnight, with FACEM on call for phone advice.

Shifts run from 22:30 to 08:30 across a seven-day period, with a scheduled window from 2 November 2026 to 9 November 2026.

Qualifications

• Airway management and resuscitation skills required for emergency care.
• Experience working as the sole ED practitioner overnight is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide emergency care in the ED overnight as the primary clinician.
• Manage resuscitations and critical events with independence.
• Coordinate with FACEM on call for remote guidance as needed.

Skills

Airway management

Resuscitation

Sole ED practitioner overnight

Job description

Northern NSW Health Service is seeking an Emergency Medicine Career Medical Officer for night shifts at a community hospital in the Northern NSW region. The role requires proficiency in airway management and the ability to function as the sole ED practitioner overnight, with FACEM on call for phone advice.

Shifts run from 22:30 to 08:30 across a seven-day period, with a scheduled window from 2 November 2026 to 9 November 2026.