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Prescript is looking for GP ED Drs to work throughout the year at Leeton Hospital in NSW.
With a fantastic rate of $3000 per day to work in a small MM4 health service, conveniently situated between two regional base hospitals and easily accessible, this is always a popular locum role.
Leeton Hospital in the Riverina area of NSW consistently receives excellent feedback from our locums. With an experienced nursing team, supportive health service managers, and modern, well-maintained self-contained accommodation, it’s a very popular place to work.
Even though there are extended vacancies throughout the rest of the year, these blocks won’t last long. Please get in touch with your availability ASAP to book your shifts today.
The Position
You will be providing sole-GP VMO services – managing presentations to the Emergency Department, Inpatient Ward and some aged care during the day, and on-call for Category 1 & 2 ED presentations overnight.
Working alongside excellent Senior CNS, ED and FLECC registered nurses, plus support from the critical care advisory service and VRGS – you will have the capacity to manage patients from this agricultural community, whilst having your nights protected from minor injury presentations.
✓ Hospital work (ED & Wards) with some residential aged care
✓ 0800-1800 on site
✓ Only on-call for Cat 1s & 2s after 1800
✓ Fatigue breaks can be factored in for extended blocks or busy on-calls
✓ Major trauma is often directed to either Griffith Hospital (40 minutes away) or Wagga Wagga Hospital (1.5 hours away).
✓ Ongoing work and preference of bookings for return locums
Dates Available
0800 02/04/24 – 0800 05/04/24
0800 23/04/24 – 0800 27/04/24
0800 31/05/24 – 0800 09/06/24
0800 23/07/24 – 0800 29/07/24
0800 30/09/24 – 0800 08/10/24
0800 01/11/24 – 0800 05/11/24
0800 29/11/24 – 0800 04/12/24
Benefits Provided
★ Daily rate $3,000 per day + Super – excellent remuneration
★ VMoney (ABN payment) or NSW Health payroll options available
★ How to get there: Leeton is easily accessible, situated approximately 550km west of Sydney and 450km north of Melbourne. Travel options include:
Drive: Via the Hume Highway, Newell Highway from Brisbane and Melbourne, or the Sturt Highway from Adelaide.
Fly: With Rex airlines providing daily flights from nearby airports (Narrandera, Griffith or Wagga) to major cities.
Return economy flights to Narrandera, Griffith or Wagga booked by our Prescript logistics team
★ Hire car provided for the duration
★ Excellent feedback from previous locums at this popular site
★ Self-contained accommodation provided (family-friendly if you are bringing your partner/children) - Newly built 3-bedroom duplex with an enclosed small yard outside
“The Riverina area is famous as one of NSW’s most important food bowls. A huge range of produce, from rice to beef cattle, is grown and raised here. For anyone who enjoys a tipple, there’s also the opportunity to taste the local wine at several boutique vineyards. Taste the seasons and the best of the region at Leeton restaurants, cafes, pubs and clubs.
Just make sure you give yourself enough time to explore them all.”
What We Require From You
✓ AHPRA Specialist Registration
✓ RACGP / FACCRM
✓ ALS required
Your Next Steps
Embrace a role that promises more than just work; it offers a lifestyle change and the chance to make a real impact. For a confidential conversation about this unique opportunity, reach out to Paul Tillman, our Senior Recruitment Partner, at 0415 075 498 or paul@prescript.com.au
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