Locum at Esperance Hospital, WA
About Esperance Hospital
At Esperance Hospital, you’ll experience the best of regional medicine, working with a close-knit team in a well-equipped facility. Every day brings a diverse caseload, from emergency presentations to maternity and surgical care, ensuring no two shifts are the same.
With strong community ties, supportive colleagues, and access to visiting specialists, you'll have the independence to make critical decisions while knowing expert backup is always available
Key facts about Esperance Hospital
Hours and On-call
- 0800 - 1600
- 1400 - 2200
- 2130 - 0830
- No on call
Location:
Esperance Hospital, Goldfields Region, WA
Payment Frequency:
21 day payment terms
Orientation
- 1 hour induction provided on first day
- Written notes and information also provided
Why work at Esperance Hospital
Esperance Health Campus offers a unique opportunity for doctors looking for a diverse and hands-on medical experience in a supportive, tight-knit community. With a wide range of presentations across all ages, doctors can enjoy the independence of working in a small hospital while having strong backup and emergency telehealth support when needed.
The hospital’s culture is welcoming, with many long-term staff and locums creating a collaborative environment. Plus, the stunning coastal surroundings, along with plenty of recreational activities like fishing, bushwalking, and photography, make Esperance an incredible place to live and work.
The facilities and services at Esperance Hospital
The Hospital underwent a $31 million a few years back.
Emergency Department (ED) Facilities
- 12 treatment rooms
- Resuscitation bays: 2 state-of-the-art bays with VC and Telehealth links
- Acute mental health assessment room
- Emergency decontamination showers
- Isolation room
- Monitored treatment bays: 5 bays
- Private consulting rooms: 2 rooms
- Procedure room
- Main entrance upgrade: Includes a covered patient set-down area with adjacent parking
- Larger waiting room: Outdoor courtyard, adjacent patient amenities, and parenting room
Surgical Services
- Expanded surgical services: ED and day surgery
- Brand new operating theatre
- Upgrade to existing theatre
- New day surgery unit
- Recovery bays: 8 bays allowing patients to recover closer to theatres rather than inpatient beds
- Discharge lounge: Includes 4 chairs
- Separate entrance: Adjacent set-down and parking
- Private waiting area
- Dedicated rooms: Clinical consultation and pre-admission
Maternity Facilities
- Labour delivery rooms: 2 brand new state-of-the-art rooms, both with private ensuite; one has access to a private courtyard
- Single private rooms: 4 rooms, each with an ensuite and baby bathing facilities
- Specialised nursery
- Consultation and examination room
General Hospital Services
- Hospital ward: 25-bed capacity
- Theatre
- Maternity
- Emergency telehealth: Covers ED, maternity, palliative care, and mental health
Hospital Systems
- Opal DMR
- iCM
- Webpas
- Inteliviewer
Complexities, inpatients, and ED presentations
The hospital manages a diverse range of (ED) presentations, catering to all ages and medical complexities.
With an average of 35–40 daily cases, increasing in peak tourist seasons, the ED handles everything from minor injuries to critical emergencies, supported by experienced nursing staff and medical officers.
The hospital operates with a small yet adaptable team, ensuring doctors work independently while still benefiting from strong backup. There are usually between two - three SMO's on at any one time and a full team of Nurses.
Hospital team and culture:
A friendly and supportive team that ensures you feel at home and thoroughly enjoy your time in town. Made up of permanent staff and regular locums
Mental health support:
Access to both EAP and DNA's partnership with MyMirror
Impact on local community:
Esperance Health Campus serves a dynamic coastal community, including retirees, farmers, and those involved in the fishing and shipping industries
Accommodation details:
A private property is provided
Things to see & do in Esperance:
Esperance is a paradise of white sandy beaches and turquoise waters, famous for stunning spots like Lucky Bay, where kangaroos laze on the shore. Explore the rugged beauty of Cape Le Grand National Park, take in breathtaking coastal views along the Great Ocean Drive, or discover the surreal, bubblegum-pink Lake Hillier.
Adventure seekers can snorkel, surf, or kayak, while nature lovers can spot wildlife on a scenic cruise or wander through untouched bushland.
With great local eateries, vibrant arts, and endless ocean activities, Esperance is an unforgettable coastal escape.
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