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 Armidale 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.
DNA Healthcare success stories
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Beverley Anne from DNA Medical Recruitment was a pleasure to deal with. Honest, efficient and professional at all times.
Beverley is the best agent for me – she responds efficiently, goes above and beyond in finding me the most suitable shifts, checks up on me to make sure I’m okay almost daily and you can tell she genuinely wants the best for you. Thank you so much, Beverley, for making everything so smooth for me!
I couldn’t recommend Bev the team at DNA Recruitment more highly.
Having been away from hospital practice for 2 years, I was a little nervous stepping back into acute medicine. The team were very understanding and supportive and found a well-paid locum job in a very welcoming team in a Regional Hospital. There was always good communication, arranging all the paperwork and constantly checking in to see how the job was going, and the accounts team were very happy to work with my requests to enable sacrifice of pay to increase Super contribution.
A great experience. I would recommend to any who are looking to engage in locum practice to contact DNA Recruit.
Bev was recommended to me by another doctor, and I can see why. From our very first contact, she has been warm, encouraging, and extremely helpful. I’ve had some difficult personal circumstances, which I was afraid would affect my ability to work. Bev has gone above and beyond to find me work, and been incredibly supportive throughout the process.
I’ve worked with several locum agencies in the past, and most of them just do the bare minimum (which I don’t begrudge). But Bev has been an absolute joy to have as my agent, and I’ve already referred another colleague to her. Even Veronika in payroll has been very helpful, friendly, and accommodating. I haven’t worked with anyone else in DNA Recruit, but so far I have only good things to say about them.
Thank you Bey you’re adorable. I’m sure you appreciate how competitive the recruitment market is and it’s no secret i have dealt with several agencies (who often advertise the same opportunities) – but one by one shed them in favour of you because in addition to being so damn professional you have a genuine bedside manner which helps to make the tedious process of organising things trip after trip that bit easier – a fact which has not gone unnoticed, and I am grateful for.
Thank you Bev, you are amazing! I am impressed with how quickly you managed and sort things out! Thanks for advocating for me.
DNA Medical Recruitment provide a warm, caring service to Doctors, and they are an absolute pleasure to deal with. Bev is my consultant, and I could not ask any more of her. She is always ready to help, nothing is an issue and she bends over backwards to ensure that I am moving to a position that suits me. I have absolutely no hesitation in recommending DNA to any of our colleagues, whether it be nursing or medical. Thank you Bev for all that you do.
I have worked with David over the last year and he is professional, reliable and always keeps me up to date with work matters. David also responds to emails and phone calls promptly which assists me with managing my work schedules. There were occasions in which David had to chase the primary employer for clarification few hours be for my shift, and David has come through with the necessary clarification. I would highly recommend David’s leadership and honesty when it comes to managing your locum placement.
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