ED Senior Registrar / SMO – WA | $2,300 per day | Choose Your Blocks (July–Sept)

Step into a pivotal emergency medicine role at WA’s most advanced regional hospital.

At Prescript Recruitment, we specialise in connecting experienced doctors with roles that offer both impact and professional fulfilment. We’re currently seeking ED Senior Registrars and SMOs for locum blocks at Karratha Health Campus — a $207 million, purpose-built hospital in the heart of the Pilbara. As the largest health infrastructure investment in regional WA, the campus offers advanced facilities, strong support, and a rewarding clinical environment. Here, you can do meaningful work in a community that truly needs you — while enjoying a lifestyle shaped by red earth, turquoise coastlines, and wide open skies.

The Position

Role: ED Senior Registrar / SMO
Location: Karratha Health Campus, Pegs Creek, WA
Rate: $2,300 per day
Shift Options:
• 07:30–18:30
• 14:00–00:00
• 22:00–08:00

About the Hospital:
Karratha Health Campus is a 40-bed facility that replaced the former Nickol Bay Hospital. It provides 24/7 emergency care and integrated services under one roof — including maternity, outpatient, surgical, imaging, mental health, and population health. The expanded Emergency Department features:

  • 16 beds plus 4 short-stay bays

  • 2 resus bays and a mental health safe room

  • On-site helipad for emergency retrieval

  • CT scanner and digital imaging

  • Telehealth capability to support regional care

Dates Available

  • 20–24 July: Nights

  • 18–25 August: Nights

  • 27 August – 1 September: Nights

  • 25–31 August: Days/Evenings

  • 18–24 August: Days/Evenings

  • 1–7 September: Evenings

Ongoing blocks available — choose the schedule that works for you.

Benefits Provided

  • $2,300/day – high rates

  • Flights, accommodation and credentialing all arranged for you

  • Enjoy a change of pace with access to coastal walks, fishing, and nearby islands

  • Concierge-level service — from first call to final shift, Prescript is there to help

  • Make a meaningful contribution to a regional community in need

Karratha ED is fast-paced and clinically rewarding. You’ll work alongside senior, capable colleagues who are confident running shifts solo. The team culture is strong, and support is always there when needed. I’ve loved every return trip.
— Prescript ED SMO Doctor

What We’re Looking For

  • PGY5+ with broad emergency and acute care experience

  • ALS2 certification

  • General AHPRA registration

  • Availability for one or more of the dates listed above

Your Next Step

Ready to find out more? Get in touch with:

Niko Triantafyllis
Recruitment Partner – Emergency Medicine
0416 958 033
niko@prescript.com.au

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