Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District is seeking a Locum Senior ED Doctor to provide overnight Emergency Department cover.

This role is suited to a confident PGY5+ doctor with strong Emergency Medicine experience who is comfortable leading overnight ED cover with junior doctor support.

With rates around $180–$220 per hour, this is a strong opportunity for a senior ED doctor looking to maximise earnings across overnight locum shifts while gaining high-value acute care exposure.

You will manage ED patients, support ward MET calls and escalate appropriately to the AMO, anaesthetist, NETS, retrieval services or other support teams when required.

Why This Role Appeals

This locum may suit you if you are looking for:

• Rates around $180–$220 per hour
• Senior overnight ED in-charge shifts
• Junior doctor support during the shift
• Off-site accommodation available
• Strong earning potential across overnight locum work
• Credentialing and compliance support through Gorilla Jobs

Clinical Environment

You will provide senior overnight Emergency Department cover within Nepean Blue Mountains LHD.

• Overnight in-charge role – lead ED cover with junior doctor support
• Broad acute exposure – manage ED patients, ward MET calls and critical presentations
• Strong escalation pathways – access AMO, anaesthetics, NETS and retrieval support
• Senior clinical responsibility – support decision-making across acute, paediatric, neonatal and critical care presentations
• High-value ED experience – ideal for doctors confident working at a senior level overnight

Patient Demographic

You will support a broad Emergency Department and ward patient mix, including adults, older patients, paediatric and neonatal presentations, trauma patients, respiratory presentations, mental health referrals, critically unwell patients and patients requiring stabilisation, escalation or retrieval.

Key Duties

• Assess and manage Emergency Department presentations
• Provide overnight in-charge support and supervise the junior doctor
• Respond to MET calls and review ward patients when required
• Initiate management for critically unwell patients prior to retrieval
• Escalate care to AMO, anaesthetics, NETS or retrieval services when required
• Communicate clearly with patients, relatives, carers and clinical teams

Requirements

• Current AHPRA General Registration
• Minimum PGY5 experience
• Minimum 6 months recent Emergency Department experience
• Advanced Life Support and Basic Life Support skills
• Paediatric Life Support and neonatal resuscitation skills
• Confidence managing trauma, respiratory presentations, mental health referrals and critically unwell patients
• Ability to prioritise, recognise limitations and escalate appropriately
• Strong communication and teamwork skills

Benefits

• Competitive hourly rate around $180–$220 per hour
• Overnight senior ED cover
• Junior doctor support available
• Off-site accommodation available
• Strong escalation pathways through AMO, anaesthetics, NETS and retrieval services
• Credentialing and compliance support through Gorilla Jobs

Location

Nepean Blue Mountains offers a mix of regional and metropolitan-adjacent hospital settings, giving senior ED doctors valuable exposure while remaining accessible to Western Sydney and surrounding areas.
This opportunity is ideal for a senior ED doctor seeking well-paid overnight locum work with strong clinical responsibility, junior support and clear escalation pathways.

Referral Program

Also, if locum work isn’t for you at the moment but you know another doctor who may be interested, we do have a referral program. Successful referrals can receive a $1,100 prepaid gift card for non-specialist doctors, or $1,600 for specialist/consultant referrals, once the referred doctor has completed the required shifts.

Apply Now

To apply or discuss upcoming Senior ED Doctor locum roles, contact Georgia Grayson at Gorilla Jobs.
Call or SMS: 0499 856 275
Email: georgia@gorillajobs.com.au