Senior Resident Medical Officer

3 days ago


Port Macquarie, New South Wales, Australia Mid North Coast Local Health District Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year

Employment Type: Temporary Various

Remuneration: -

Hours Per Week: 38

Requisition ID: CAM27070

Tired of big cities? Want to start your day sitting on your deck in the sun, enjoying a cup of coffee and listening to the birds? Or would you rather have a surf or a walk along the beach before work? It's an opportunity to recharge your batteries and prioritise your wellbeing. Every day feels like a vacation

Port Macquarie is a coastal city located on the Mid-North Coast of New South Wales, just an hour flight or 4 hour drive north of Sydney. It is renowned for its natural beauty, stunning beaches and abundance of wildlife. Sitting at the mouth of the Hastings River, it's a natural paradise where dolphins frolic, whales linger during their migration and koalas doze in the branches overhead. It is a favoured destination due to its idyllic, temperate climate and its laid-back vibe. Yet it also has a vibrant town centre with a sophisticated dining scene and a large theatre. This place makes you feel relaxed and energised.

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With a population of over 88,000 in the urban area it is one of the fastest growing places in New South Wales. Port Macquarie Base Hospital is a 228 bed level five facility with a 24-hour Emergency Department and a range of specialist services, including intensive care, anaesthetics, cardiology, stroke, respiratory, paediatrics, obstetrics, general medicine, orthopaedics, urology, vascular, general surgery, gastroenterology, oncology, ophthalmology and mental health. This regional hospital has seen a huge growth in presentations and now sees 50,000 per year, with 25% paediatrics, fast track area and short stay unit. The Base Hospital is the main referral centre for the Mid North Coast and is a regional trauma centre. It is also affiliated with the University of New South Wales rural clinical medical school co-located on the hospital campus and Charles Sturt University.

Kempsey District Hospital is a rural hospital 45 minutes from Port Macquarie. It has approximately 30,000 presentations per year (25% paediatrics and 25% indigenous), There is on site medical wards, maternity services, rehab, surgery and mental health. Some patients will be referred to port Macquarie Base Hospital for specialty inpatient care. We strive to deliver a high level of consultant-led care to both our Emergency departments in the Hastings Macleay Clinical Network regardless of the location.

Come and join our team in the Emergency Departments of Port Macquarie and Kempsey in a fun, stimulating and challenging work environment. There are daily opportunities for procedural skills improvement with 30 supportive Emergency Specialists (FACEMs), who are committed to your development and wellbeing. They provide supervision 24/7, in person from 07:00 – 24:00 and on call overnight. You will also have access to salary packaging and a fitness passport. If you are looking for an immersive and rewarding Emergency Medicine experience then this job is for you

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What you'll be doing

The primary purpose of the Senior Resident Medical Officer (SRMO) in the Emergency Department is to provide clinical care, under appropriate supervision, to patients requiring emergency medical services in a complex clinical environment. This position will provide experience in a critical care environment and have responsibilities and opportunities for autonomous practice commensurate with the level of experience of the incumbent.

  • Qualifications and experience commensurate with the Essential Requirements for the role
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently in a supervised environment.
  • Adept ability to work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team with an understanding of the roles of the doctor and other members of the healthcare team.
  • Adept written and verbal communication skills and ability to communicate effectively and respectfully with patients, family members and others members of the health care team.
  • Adept good organizational and time management skills and ability to manage competing priorities in a complex environment.
  • Demonstrated commitment to quality improvement, patient safety and risk management.
  • Evidence of continuing professional development and commitment to self-education.

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Applications Close: 13, October 2025

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