Description
Discover the beauty of Port Macquarie while working as a locum at the hospital. The hospital offers a wide range of specialties including emergency medicine, surgery, obstetrics and gynecology, pediatrics, and advanced facilities, including state-of-the-art technology and equipment, as well as a dedicated and experienced medical staff.
When not working, take advantage of the many recreational activities and attractions in and around Port Macquarie:
- Explore the Port Macquarie Regional Gallery
- Visit the Port Macquarie Museum
- Take a scenic drive along the coastal road
- Go for a hike in the nearby national parks such as the Great Lakes National Park and the Kattang Nature Reserve
- Discover the local arts and craft scene
- Visit the Billabong Koala and Wildlife Park
- Take a day trip to the nearby towns of Taree and Forster
- Enjoy fishing or kayaking in the nearby rivers and creeks
- Relax and rejuvenate with a yoga class or spa day
- Enjoy surfing at some of the famous surf spots in the area such as Town Beach, Lighthouse Beach and Flynns Beach.
Location
Reviews
2025
A very pleasant placement. Reasonable hours (only a few days of ~2hr overtime). Very nice ortho team with approachable and friendly consultants. Good size hospital, not too boring but not ridiculously busy. IEMR based system except prescriptions. It is associated with Kempsey Hospital (about 40min drive north) so travel may be needed (ortho has some theatre lists there). The accommodation was booked in the city which was a nice location however a hotel room with just a kettle and bar fridge is not great for 2 week stay. Would prefer something with kitchenette / microwave at least. The town is really lovely with a great coastal walk. I would definitely recommend to others and will come back if able.
2022
# PMQ O&G - Coastal location, new hospital - About 750 births/yr - Bosses mostly supportive, some reluctant to come in and live 25 mins away. You call them for operative deliveries but expect you to be comfortable with most procedures so perhaps more for PGY4+ - Accomodation is ok but they had me staying 11 minutes drive away which is too far for O&G in my opinion. - There is a little Registrar room with a bed on site though and facilities are good at the hospital - Currently weekend on call is 0730 Friday to Monday (72hrs!) but they are looking to break this up. - Can be quite busy. Hourly rate low for amount of work.
2025
Great ED SRMO placement. Supportive department that was well staffed and always a FACEM or senior reg/AT to escalate to if needed. Night shift staffed with senior reg at Port Macquarie and 1-2 residents/SRMOsor junior reg + yourself. Some night shifts were busier than others but passed quickly. Wide variety of clinical medicine - be it medical / surgical / paediatric issues. EMR FirstNet currently used. accommodation self contained unit - clean and close to beach. Good hrly rate. Drive to Kempsey from accommodation allow 1hr either direction but was direct. Recommend having a vehicle to travel around. Fantastic beaches and cafe culture & enough time to enjoy the same! Definitely recommend to others