Sarina Hospital, QLD
About
Located just 30 minutes from Mackay, Sarina offers a supportive and stress-free working environment for medical professionals.
Having recently undergone a multi million dollar facelift and operating fully digitally, Sarina will feel like a breath of fresh air.
Key facts about Sarina Hospital
Hours and On-call
- 8am - 6pm
- 10am 9pm
- On call is 1:3
Location:
Sarina, QLD , Mackay HHS
Payment Frequency:
Weekly Payroll
Orientation
Full induction provided on first shift. You will also be required to complete IeMR training.
Why work at Sarina Hospital
Emergency Department: A fairly quiet ED, you'll be unlucky if there's more than two patients in the ED at any one time
Experienced Team: The team is well-established, with many long-serving members. They're a nice bunch in Sarina, so you won't be juggling medicine and internal politics
Idyllic Location: A charming, coastal town which you'll have plenty of downtime to experience
Fatigue Management: Comprehensive fatigue management practices are in place, helping staff maintain a healthy work-life balance
The facilities at Sarina
- Brand new, state of the art Hospital
- 12 inpatient beds
- Full Resus Bay
- 2 Acute Bays
- Treatment and procedure room
- X-Ray room
- Purpose built rehab facility
- Fully digital
Complexities, inpatients, and ED presentations
- A very manageable pace of medicine
- Roughly 10 - 20 presentations a day
- Standard mix of presentations
- Referral Hospital is Mackay, just 30 minutes down the road
- Inpatient beds are usually rehab patients
Make up of the team:
Several long serving SMO's, PHO's and a full complemement of Nursing support.
You will work alongside the PHO on either on the early or afternoon shift. You'll work a maximum of 1 in 3 on call.
Hospital team and culture:
A supportive and experienced team. Working at Sarina, you'll find there's always someone close by happy to help.
Mental health support:
Access to both EAP and DNA's partnership with MyMirror
Impact on local community:
A real mix of patients, from young to old and of course the seasonal holidaymakers
Accommodation details:
A self contained, private unit close to the hospital or a budget is allocated and we can pick the accommodation
Things to do in the area:
Go on a sugar-inspired tasting tour at Sarina Sugar Shed - yes, there’s rum, sauces, and sweets, and yes, you’ll want to take some home
Hit the beaches for some barefoot bliss - Sarina Beach, Grasstree Beach, and Campwin Beach are perfect for early morning strolls, lazy swims, or sunset views that make you forget your to-do list.
Go 4WD adventuring at Cape Palmerston National Park - it’s all rugged coastline, scenic bush tracks, and hidden fishing spots if you’re keen for an off-grid escape.
Make friends with the giant crab - the Big Crab outside the Sarina Bowls Club is a quirky roadside stop (and a reminder that Queensland loves a good oversized landmark).
Kick back with fresh seafood by the water - whether it’s fish and chips or a seafood platter, it tastes better with ocean breezes.
Spot dugongs and dolphins from the shore - keep an eye out when the water’s calm, you might just catch these gentle creatures cruising by.
Jump into local markets and craft shops for homemade treats, quirky art, and a chance to chat with friendly locals.
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