ED SRMO Locum â Coastal Life Meets HighâImpact Emergency Medicine

3 weeks ago

Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia ClearCompany Full time

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 Position

Role: 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 >â¯40,000 presentations per year, supported by:

  • A 14âbed ED

  • A 12âbed Emergency Short Stay Unit

  • Strong registrar and SMO supervision

  • Embedded research partnerships with the Hunter Medical Research Institute and the University of Newcastle

This hospital has a strong training culture, accredited for 12âmonth teaching rotations, and is active in EDâled clinical research projects (including mental health pathways, alcohol harm reduction and aged care in emergency care).

Dates Available

First available block: early August 2025, continuing through to January 2026.
Example shifts include:

  • 4–9â¯August 2025 (Night & Evening) @ $160/hr

  • 25–31â¯August 2025 (Night) @ $160/hr

  • 1–8â¯September 2025 (Mixed shifts) @ $130–160/hr

  • 22–29â¯September 2025 (Night) @ $160/hr

  • 6–12â¯October 2025 (Night) @ $160/hr

Shift 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 Provided

  • Top rates: $110–$160 per hour (depending on shift)

  • Flexibility: Choose the shifts that fit your lifestyle

  • Full support: Credentialing, travel, and accommodation arranged by Prescript

  • Structured mentoring: SMO and registrar support with accredited JMO supervision and formal teaching

  • Wellness focus: Shift wellness initiatives including rest facilities and fatigue management strategies

  • Vibrant 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 You

  • PGY3+ with recent Emergency Medicine experience

  • ALS2 certification

  • Availability for at least one of the listed shift blocks

Your Next Step

Take 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:
0416â¯958â¯033
niko@prescript.com.au

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