NSW Government

Senior Resident Medical Officer

🔍 Lismore, Lismore Base Hospital | Far North Coast

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Emergency Medicine
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Northern NSW Local Health District
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CAM27266 Requisition #

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time
Remuneration:  $89,095 - $120,489
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: CAM27266

 

Emergency Medicine Senior Resident Medical Officer
Lismore Base Hospital and Richmond Network

Apply now for an Emergency Medicine SRMO (PGY3+) position at the Lismore Base Hospital and its peripheral sites (Ballina and Casino Hospitals). The successful applicants will gain valuable experience in our hospitals, working under the guidance of highly experienced senior clinicians. 
 

The Lismore Base Hospital (LBH) Emergency Department (ED) sees over 40,000 adult and paediatric presentations per year and is a regional trauma centre.  The department includes modern facilities such as a 4-bed resuscitation and procedure bay, acute zone, an ED short stay unit (EDSSU), fast track and medical imaging services. 
 

Education: We offer weekly education sessions including simulation, clinical skills, case reviews, and buddy shifts with FACEM. SRMOs are supported by EMET Lismore Hub providing access to multiple workshops including paediatric emergencies, procedural skills, ultrasound and airway management. 
Career Progression: Following your SRMO year, you can progress to Emergency Medicine Training with opportunities to undertake 24 months accredited time across training stages 1 to 3, and training stage 4 at LBH ED, plus opportunities to rotate to ACEM accredited terms in Retrieval, Anaesthetics, ICU, Medical Education and Ultrasound.
Rural Generalist Training Program (RGTP) Advanced Skills Training Positions 2026: Lismore Base Hospital supports applicants considering applying for AST positions!  Applications are open from 30 September to 21 October 2025 – more information can be found on the HETI website https://www.heti.nsw.gov.au/education-and-training/courses-and-programs/nsw-rural-generalist-medical-training-program/recruitment  


Where you'll be working
Lismore Base Hospital (LBH) is the recognised Trauma Centre for the North Coast Region and is linked with the local helicopter retrieval service.

The hospital is an acute regional referral hospital of 280 beds on the Far North Coast of NSW, serving a population of approximately 170,000 people on the Far North Coast of NSW and has a busy Emergency Department (40,000 presentations annually), ICU and Coronary Care Unit, as well as Surgery (general, orthopaedic and speciality surgery), Paediatrics, Mental Health, and Obstetrics and Gynaecology. LBH ED also supports Richmond Network hospitals including Ballina District Hospital (18,000 presentations per annum) and Casino Memorial District Hospital (14,000 presentations per annum), and Multipurpose Centres located at Kyogle, Nimbin, Urbenville and Bonalbo.

LBH is an affiliated teaching hospital for medical students from the University of Sydney, University of Wollongong, University of Western Sydney and Bond University. The hospital has a strong commitment to teaching and support for its Junior Medical Officers.

Our region encompasses World Heritage listed rainforests and the pristine beaches of Evans Head, Ballina, Lennox Head and Byron Bay. This area is blessed by year-round sun, a tropical climate and a short winter.  From lush hinterland villages, to Mount Warning, national parks, and sparkling beaches, the region is full of natural wonders and vibrant destinations all within a short drive from Lismore.

For more information about Northern NSW Local Health District Careers, please visit the following website: https://nnswlhd.health.nsw.gov.au/careers-and-training/medical-recruitment 

What you'll be doing
 

The primary purpose of the Senior Resident Medical Officer (SRMO) in the Emergency Department is to provide clinical care, under appropriate supervision, to patients requiring emergency medical services in a complex clinical environment. This position will provide experience in a critical care environment and have responsibilities and opportunities for autonomous practice commensurate with the level of experience of the incumbent.
  1. Qualifications and experience commensurate with the Essential Requirements for the role (please address these in your response).
  2. Demonstrated ability to work independently in a supervised environment.
  3. Adept ability to work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team with an understanding of the roles of the doctor and other members of the healthcare team.
  4. Adept written and verbal communication skills and ability to communicate effectively and respectfully with patients, family members and others members of the health care team.
  5. Adept good organisational and time management skills and ability to manage competing priorities in a complex environment.
  6. Demonstrated commitment to quality improvement, patient safety and risk management.
  7. Evidence of continuing professional development and commitment to self-education.



 

Need more information? 
  1) Click here for the Position Description 
  2) Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact the Lismore JMO Unit via NNSWLHD-LIS-JMORecruitment@health.nsw.gov.au

Applications Close: 12, October 2025

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