FACEM Maitland

• $6,200 per weekend
• 2 hours drive from Sydney, 40 mins from Newcastle
• Accommodation and travel included

Opportunity

Weekends available for locum Emergency Specialist Doctors to work at Maitland Hospital in NSW

The new Maitland Hospital is built on the traditional lands of the Wonnarua people. Currently, the Maitland Hospital is a 196 bed facility serving the Lower Hunters’ growing population with the new hospital expected to be double the size at 339 beds.

EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT:

Bed Numbers: 24 Shift times: 10 hour

Staffing levels for each shift time: Day: 7, Evening: 7, Night: 5

How much support is provided: 16 FACEMS (FT/PT)

Any other important shift information: Not trauma

Mix of 10.00-20.00 & 07.00-17.30 or 14.00-2400

The Location

Walk the pretty streets of Maitland to spot vibrant murals, see artists at work in their studios and pick up works from local creators.  Maitland Regional Art Gallery hosts a superb range of touring exhibitions and shows thousands of artworks each year. For an immersive journey through the city’s street art, history, architecture and food, join Umbrella Event’s three-hour A Taste of Maitland walking tour. Locum Doctors often like to check out the local food scene whilst working in the area. It’s recommended to arrive in Maitland with an empty stomach. The riverside Levee is a good place to begin, with an enticing mix of boutiques, cafes, restaurants and small bars.

Essential Criteria

To be eligible for this locum, you must have

• Full AHPRA Specialist Registration with no restrictions
• Australian working rights