“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.”
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
Prescript Recruitment – Perfectly Placed For Doctors
“Prescript are medical recruitment specialists.”
At Prescript we’re known for helping solve the regional doctor shortage in Australia.
Every day we’re focused on two clear outcomes - Helping hospitals find doctors that create departments and clinics that run better, have more capacity and less stress. And placing Doctors in jobs that leave them feeling highly valued, rewarded and, most importantly, enjoying what they do.
We believe that when we get these two crucial things right, it has a huge impact on the regional doctor shortage and the healthcare of communities across Australia.
There are three ways to contact us:
Call 1300 755 498
Email hello@prescript.com.au
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“We’re known for solving the regional doctor shortage, leaving doctors loving what they do and regional communities feeling like they have the best doctors in town.”