Lachlan Health Service, Parkes Hospital
Dates: 13 August 19 August 2025
Location: Parkes, NSW (Lachlan Health Service Parkes Hospital)
Rate:$2,300 per day
The Role
Lachlan Health Service Parkes Hospital is seeking a locum doctor to support their Medical Ward. This role covers inpatient care and occasional Emergency Department support.
Shift details:
- Hours: 0800 1700 (onsite)
- Daily face-to-face clinical handover with ED doctors (morning and afternoon)
- Inpatient ward rounds, discharge summaries, and patient reviews
- Hospital in the Home and postoperative care
- Rapid response and trauma/cardiac arrest participation
- Occasional ED support during busy periods or ED doctor meal breaks
- Surgical assistance when required
- Training and supervision of students and junior medical officers
Key Requirements
- Medical Degree (minimum PGY3)
- Advanced Life Support Level 1 (within last 3 years)
- Completion of NSW Health and HETI Locum Mandatory Training Modules, including:
- Adult Basic Life Support
- Between the Flags Tier 1
- Fire Safety, Infection Control, PPE
- Open Disclosure and Privacy Training
- Violence Prevention and Management
- eMeds HETI modules
- Registration with an accredited Home CPD
Travel & Accommodation
- Travel: Organised by agency (hire car and flights with WNSWLHD approval)
- Accommodation: Provided by the facility; details confirmed upon booking
About Parkes Health Service
Lachlan Health Service Parkes Hospital is a modern facility serving the Parkes Shire and surrounding communities. The hospital offers acute care, emergency services, and allied health, providing vital support to the regions population.
Living in Parkes
Parkes is a vibrant regional centre in Central West NSW, best known for The Dish the CSIRO Parkes Radio Telescope. The town offers a welcoming community, affordable living, and great amenities including cafes, shops, and sporting facilities. Parkes is also famous for its annual Elvis Festival, drawing thousands of visitors every year. Located roughly 4.5 hours from Sydney, its an ideal locum destination for those wanting a mix of rural medicine and lifestyle appeal.
