General Medicine Resident
Description
Experience the natural beauty of Northern Rivers while working as a locum at Ballina Hospital. The hospital offers a wide range of specialties 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 Ballina:
- Discover the region's picturesque beaches, such as Lennox Head and Byron Bay
- Take a leisurely cruise on the Richmond River
- Hike through the stunning Nightcap National Park
- Learn about the area's rich maritime history at the Ballina Naval and Maritime Museum
- Sample delicious local produce at the farmers market
- Take a day trip to the nearby towns of Lismore and Tweed Heads
- Enjoy fishing or kayaking in the nearby rivers and creeks
- Relax and rejuvenate with a yoga class or spa day
Location
Reviews
2025
Ballina is a small and moderately busy ED that is pleasant to work in. Day shifts feature 1-2 RMOs with either a FACEM or a CMO on during the day and the evening. Nights are typically solo. The facility itself is reasonably small and dated but both the nursing and medical teams while I was there were amazing. There are only iSTAT bloods on site and formals are sent to Lismore which can take hours. There is x-ray and CT during hours, but after 6pm there's x-ray on-call, and no regular access to CT which is annoying given the patient load. Accommodation across the road at the Homestead Motel was really spacious with a generous room with kitchen, ensuite, balcony, living room area and public pool - I highly recommend it. The best coffee in town that I found was a The Gallery. Overall a really pleasant locum!
Dec 30 to Jan 3