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When you’re ready for something new as a doctor in Australia or New Zealand – more variety, different experiences, meeting new people – then it may be time to switch to locum work.  In this short guide, we’ll help you understand what qualifications you need to start locum work, some key things to think about…

Working as a general practitioner in Australia can make for a long and rewarding career, with high average pay compared other sectors plus varied, interesting work.  But, one thing we often see in our experience as healthcare recruiters is GPs not earning as much as they could. To help you understand how your pay compares…

Preparing for a nursing interview at a local aged care facility? We know it can be a bit daunting, but one of the best ways to overcome these jitters and ace any interview is to go in with a plan.  These are some of the top strategies to help you get ready, and the common…

Practice owners – Can you do more? It’s no secret that there is a shortage of GP’s in Australia and attracting a high calibre Doctor to your Practice is certainly not easy. In some ways, I am grateful for this, as if this wasn’t the case, I probably wouldn’t be in a job. When I…

Locum tenens from the Latin meaning “place holder”, akin to the French lieutenant is defined as a person who stands in temporarily for someone else of the same profession, especially a cleric or doctor. Locums in Australia have become the backbone of the medical profession for aiding remote locations struggling inherently from staff shortages or…