Junior Doctor Locum Jobs in Australia & New Zealand
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The Wavelength Way
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Important Information for Junior Doctor Locums
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Welcome to your first port of call for the widest variety of Junior Doctor Locum Jobs currently available in Australia and New Zealand.
Using our exclusive JDL Online Job Portal, with just one click you can browse and apply for all our current Junior Doctor Locum positions. This portal is updated continuously and accessible 24/7 – So bookmark it now!
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The Wavelength Way
At Wavelength International we have a dedicated team of Junior Doctor Recruiters focused on sourcing the widest variety of roles possible to match your specific needs.
We know how integral Junior Doctor Locums are to the Australasian healthcare system and we value our relationship with you. We understand the various factors that motivate you to Locum; whether having an adventure, gaining experience, or earning extra income. Our team go out of their way to match your needs and requirements to assist you in achieving your lifestyle and career aspirations.
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Career Partnership
In addition to our locum service, Wavelength International has a proven track record of assisting doctors with their career development, offering you permanent opportunities from the infancy of your career through to senior clinical or management positions.
For a detailed discussion on your career aspirations, please email Kelly Doran to book an appointment.
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Have an upcoming event? Looking for a sponsor?
Wavelength International is keen to hear about your key celebrations and milestones. Whether you have a junior doctor ball coming up, a career day or medical education event we’d love to talk to you about how we can be involved.
For more information, please e-mail juniorlocums@wave.com.au or call Lisa Halliday on (02) 8353 9071.
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Visit Us
Wherever possible we really enjoy meeting our doctors in person. So if you live in Sydney or are ever passing through, please let us know so that we can invite you in for a coffee. To set up a meeting please e-mail juniorlocums@wave.com.au or call Lisa Halliday on (02) 8353 9071.
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Important Information for Junior Doctor Locums
We have summarised some key points to assist you with making a decision to become a Locum Doctor. You may have many other questions about the different aspects of locum work, so please do not hesitate to contact us. We are more than happy to hear from you, and endeavour to provide you with the best expert advice
1. Requirements to work as a Locum in Australia
To work as a Locum in Australia or New Zealand you must meet the following 2 requirements
• Be a Permanent Resident or Citizen of Australia or New Zealand
• Hold current full general Registration with no restrictions/conditions in Australia or New Zealand
If you do not meet these requirements Wavelength International may still be able to assist you with Permanent/Fixed term positions or migration advice.
For more information please contact Carly Ward on cward@wave.com.au
2. What level of remuneration can I expect?
Locum rates can vary greatly depending on your level of seniority, specialty, hospital location, the amount of responsibility you have, the length of contract and how soon the position is due to start. Generally speaking rural hospitals often pay higher rates than the metropolitan hospitals, particularly if the locum is organised at short notice. On average RMO’s can typically earn anywhere between $80 to $120 per hour and Registrars can earn anywhere between $100 to $150 per hour.
Please note: These rates are guidelines only, as the locum market can fluctuate and rates are often subject to change.
3. Indemnity
Australia
For locum doctors working as hospital PAYG employees (candidates placed on the hospital payroll), you will be covered by the hospital’s State Medical Indemnity Policy. Some hospitals also offer indemnity cover to Sole Traders and PTY Limited Companies (contractors), for the duration of their locum. Ultimately it is the client’s decision and it is your responsibility to have an understanding of exactly what you are covered for before commencing a position.
Regardless of whether the client provides you with medical indemnity cover for the duration of your locum, Wavelength always strongly recommends that all Locum doctors working in Australia have their own private medical indemnity cover at all times. Medical indemnity in Australia has been in a state of flux in the past few years and litigation has continued to increase. Suffice to say, you must be very clear before you commence your Locum with a client, that you are confident that you have adequate indemnity cover at all times.
New Zealand
All doctors wishing to work in New Zealand must ensure that they have adequate Medical indemnity whilst undertaking Locum work. Medical indemnity cover is a requirement for registration in NZ. Typically medical indemnity costs less in NZ than it does in Australia. This is due to the fact that New Zealand’s Accident Corporation (ACC) has an Accident and Compensation Scheme in place. This provides personal injury cover for all New Zealand citizens, residents and temporary visitors. In return people do not have the right to sue for personal injury, other than for exemplary damages.
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