Emergency Medicine - Consultant - Armidale Hospital
- Provide consultant-level emergency medicine care across scheduled day shifts at Armidale Hospital.
- Bring FACEM expertise to a diverse rural regional caseload, with significant clinical autonomy and opportunities to contribute to leadership and clinical processes.
- Complete required SDPR training before commencing; accommodation and travel reimbursement are available within stated caps.
Monday, February 22, 2027 0800-1830
Tuesday, February 23, 2027 0800-1830
Wednesday, February 24, 2027 0800-1830
Thursday, February 25, 2027 0800-1830
Friday, February 26, 2027 0800-1830
Saturday, February 27, 2027 0800-1830
Sunday, February 28, 2027 0800-1830
SDPR training completion required prior to commencing, please ensure locum is committed to completing the 6hrs for training required before commencing these shifts. Doctors are paid for this time.
We are seeking a Locum FACEM VMO to join Armidale Hospital’s Emergency Department in a unique role. This position offers the chance to practise high-impact emergency medicine in a rural regional setting, with significant autonomy and exposure to a diverse and often complex caseload. While the workload can at times be high and junior support is limited, this creates an excellent opportunity for a confident FACEM to take on meaningful leadership, shape clinical processes, and enjoy hands-on, broadly scoped emergency practice.
Armidale itself is a highly liveable city in the New England region of NSW, known for its cool climate, four distinct seasons, national parks, waterfalls, and strong cultural and educational community. Travel is convenient: it’s an easy 5.5–6.5-hour drive from both Sydney and Brisbane, and Armidale Airport offers direct flights to Sydney (QantasLink) and Brisbane (Link Airways). The town combines the charm and community of rural life with the amenities of a well-established regional centre.
For a FACEM seeking variety, independence, and the chance to experience the rewards of rural emergency medicine, this locum role offers a rare and exciting opportunity.
Accommodation capped at $180/night and travel up to $800 reimbursed (flights or mileage only).NSW Hospital paperwork (LHD specific); NSW Health online training modules; immunisations/vaccinations; Primary Degree; Fellowship & CPD Certificate (if applicable); References; CRC; NSW WWCC; Indemnity; Medicare provider number; ID check; NSW declarations (e.g. Hep B; TB; Secondary Employment; Code of Conduct); Current AHPRA Registration
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