Broad-scope rural hospital medicine in Esperance, with inpatient responsibility, senior ED support and multiple locum blocks available through to Christmas and New Year.
The Opportunity
If you enjoy the breadth of rural hospital medicine and want a role where your experience genuinely matters across the service, Esperance is well worth considering.
Prescript is seeking an experienced Rural Generalist, GP/ED doctor or senior hospital practitioner to work as a Ward Practitioner at Esperance Health Campus in Western Australia.
You will take responsibility for inpatient ward care as the admitting clinician, complete morning ward rounds and provide senior clinical support to the Emergency Department as required.
It is a good fit for doctors who enjoy working across the interface between general medicine, inpatient care and Emergency Medicine, rather than being confined to one narrow area of practice.
Dates Available
September / October
28 September to 4 October 2026
5 to 11 October 2026
November
2 to 8 November 2026
December / January
7 to 13 December 2026
21 December 2026 to 3 January 2027
The Christmas and New Year block is likely to be particularly attractive for doctors looking to combine a substantial locum with time on WA's south coast.
The Role
You will work as the senior Ward Practitioner, with responsibilities including:
Inpatient assessment and management
Acting as the admitting clinician
Morning ward rounds
Senior clinical support to the Emergency Department
Working collaboratively with nursing, ED and other hospital teams
Participating in the on-call roster as required
Ward rounds are generally 8am to 12pm, with on-call responsibilities around the broader service.
Why Esperance?
Esperance Health Campus is a significant regional service providing 24-hour Emergency care alongside acute medical, surgical, maternity and specialist services. Its ED includes 12 treatment areas and two resuscitation bays, while the hospital also has operating theatre and obstetric capability.
That gives the role genuine clinical variety and makes it particularly suitable for doctors who enjoy broad-scope rural medicine.
And then there is Esperance itself.
Located on WA's south coast, the region is renowned for its white-sand beaches, turquoise water and dramatic coastline. The local Great Ocean Drive takes in beaches, rocky headlands, bays and ocean pools within easy reach of town.
For the December and January placement in particular, it is a rare opportunity to combine meaningful rural medicine with a summer stay in one of Western Australia's most distinctive coastal locations.
Remuneration
$2,600 per day
Christmas loading rates to be confirmed
Travel and accommodation support available
What We Require
This role would suit an experienced:
Rural Generalist
GP with substantial hospital and ED experience
ED SMO
Ward / hospital SMO
You will need:
Current AHPRA registration
Recent inpatient hospital experience
Appropriate Emergency Medicine experience
Confidence managing admissions and ward patients
Ability to participate in on-call
Why This One Stands Out
$2,600 per day for genuine broad-scope rural hospital medicine in Esperance.
Rather than a pure ED or GP clinic locum, this role gives you responsibility across the inpatient service while remaining connected to the Emergency Department.
For doctors who enjoy the variety and autonomy of rural medicine, that combination can be particularly rewarding.
And if you can cover the 21 December to 3 January block, you could spend Christmas and New Year working in one of WA's most sought-after coastal regions.
Interested?
If one of the blocks fits your availability, or you would like to understand the ward and on-call model in more detail, speak with Mel.
Mel Houston Senior Recruitment Partner
Rural Generalists & Emergency Medicine
0415 075 498
mel@prescript.com.au
