A resurgence of Covid-19 case numbers in New South Wales means there’s been a change in the restrictions and requirements of people living andworking in the area.   Doctors working in Greater Sydney, the Central Coast, Wollongong, the Northern Beaches and other NSW ‘hotspot’ locations are mostly unaffected by the changes. We’ve also had no reports of locum doctors being unable to start or continue placements in the area. At present, all arranged placements are going ahead as planned.   Rest assured, we’re following the situation carefully. If you’ve got any concerns or questions, pl ..read more

The first half of 2021 could be the right time for Kiwi doctors to move to Australia.   New Zealand and Australia fared similarly during the height of the Covid-19 pandemic and soon, as both governments talk vaccines and travel bubbles, movement between the two should become easier.   Few New Zealand doctors know that they can live and work in Australia. Similar healthcare systems and regulatory requirements mean it’s relatively easy to jump the ditch.   What’s more: there’s a shortage of doctors in Australia and only Kiwi doctors can easily fill this gap right now.   Can ..read more

As part of our series looking into working in Tasmania, here are some of our current locum and permanent jobs in Tasmania available. If you are interested in any of these roles, talk to your Solutions Specialist today or register here and speak to our dedicated team to help you understand all there is to know about working in and the current available jobs in Tasmania.   Locum | Registrar – General medicine | TAS We are looking for an General Medicine Registrar to locum at a public hospital in TAS. Located in one of Tasmania’s major cities, it is a vibrant hub for food and wine, culture ..read more

When you are working in Tasmania, you choose the “Tassie” lifestyle. Life in Tasmania is unlike anywhere else – refreshing, beautiful and full of adventure! So what are the benefits of working in Tasmania? Eased Travel Restrictions Tasmania is now operating under eased border restrictions. Restrictions will continue to be based on the risk level in areas where travellers have spent time prior to arriving in Tasmania, with areas classified as either low, medium or high-risk. Essential Traveller status can allow entry into Tasmania where it would otherwise have been considered too high-risk, or ..read more

Change can be scary. After spending years of hard work studying, working, and progressing in your career, you may feel comfortable where you are. But what about those places you always wanted to visit or the time you wish you could spend with your family? Change can be scary but it can also be life-changing. Locuming could be the opportunity you are looking for and we are here to make it a reality for you. If you aren’t convinced, here’s why we think you should consider locum work as a doctor.   Develop your career Taking time to locum doesn’t mean pausing your professional development ..read more

There are a lot of benefits to working in a private hospital.   Lots of doctors we work with love working closely with their communities through the public sector, but there’s a lot to love about the private sector too.   For doctors with the right skills and experience, working in the private healthcare sector offers great pay and a range of other perks. You might choose to work in a private hospital to diversify your experience or earn extra money alongside other work.   Working in a private hospital could benefit your career and your personal life; here’s a few of the benefi ..read more

State Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has announced today that Queensland’s border with New South Wales will open from 1am on 3 November. This means that doctors will be soon able to travel to placements between the two states, but the border will still be closed to those travelling from (or through) Greater Sydney and Victoria. You can travel to Queensland provided you have not been in a Covid-19 hotspot within the last 14 days. Previously, all of NSW was considered a hotspot – from Tuesday, only Greater Sydney will be subject to the restrictions when travelling from NSW to QLD. The 32 Local G ..read more

Dr Abdullah Khalid has recently made the move from the UK to New Zealand to work as a doctor.   Coming from a cardiothoracic ITU and organ transplant centre in London, to practicing medicine in rural New Zealand has been quite a change. From the big city of London to more laid-back Taranaki, Dr Abdullah has noticed differences in the lifestyle, ways of working and approaches to medicine – particularly in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic.   MedRecruit gave him a call to find how things were going at his new placement in New Zealand.   What differences have you noticed, form a d ..read more

  private Locum jobs | NSW We have a range of lucrative private opportunities for junior doctors in NSW. There are many benefits to going private: Higher rates and salary Emergency registrars can earn as much as $200/ hour locuming with MedRecruit. Whether you’re saving for a house, wedding or your first child, locuming is a great way to boost your savings. No secondary employment form needed If you already work with NSW health, you won’t need a secondary employment form to pick up locum shifts at a private hospital. Career progression Working in different hospitals with great doctors i ..read more

Rural generalist salary in Australia can vary depending on location, experience, and level of training. Rural generalists are often required to deliver babies, administer anaesthesia, perform surgery and respond to mental health emergencies. There is a demand for rural generalists as ACRRM President Dr Ewen McPhee describes: “a strong rural generalist workforce is a critical component in addressing the well-documented inequities in access to healthcare for rural and remote communities”. As the role comes with such high responsibility and due to the demand for this specialty, salaries can be h ..read more