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Locum doctors urgently needed in Australia & NZ. 

Can you help your local hospital?

Medical Registrar, IMG

Covid-19 has resulted in travel restrictions across Australia and New Zealand. In some cases, this has had an impact on how doctors travel to job placements. Doctors are still needed across Australasia, and with new cases growing daily filling locum roles in your own state means you can make a powerful difference where you are needed without having to travel interstate. 

“Every State in Australia is currently looking for locum doctors to work in their healthcare facilities. All facilities need locum support in filling their roster needs”  said Aoife McMahon, Placement Manager at Medrecruit. 

Although cross-border travel is still allowed for essential workers, travel within states is more flexible for essential work, and it’s a great way to explore your own backyard. Leave the city life behind and discover rural Australia – we’re seeing an increase in opportunities at hospitals and clinics in these areas.   

**Join the call to arms: **

The rise in Covid cases has resulted in unprecedented demand for locum doctors across Australia, and Medrecruit is still operating as a fully functional agency and placing doctors both in their own states and outside where possible.  If you are keen to help we have vacancies in all grades and specialties. 

Working in a busy hospital can lead to [burnout](https://medrecruit.medworld.com/articles/tips-for-doctors-to-prevent-burnout), and with Covid cases rising daily many hospitals and their doctors need your help to cover extra shifts.  Taking on locum shifts in your own state means that our team can structure your shifts around your lifestyle, this means there will be less disruption to your life, whilst still getting all the added benefits of locum work. 

**Here are the benefits of locuming in your own state: **

- You’re closer to home so you can fit the locum shifts around your lifestyle 
- You minimise travel time and time away from family and friends. 
- You’ll be more likely to be familiar with the respective state facilities operating systems and general operating standards, so more likely to hit the ground running with confidence at a new facility. 
- We also find the clients we work with tend to favour local doctors to fill their rostered shifts, as this means hospitals don’t have to organise as much paperwork or complex travel arrangements in comparison to an interstate doctor.


**We’ve got you covered: **
 
The team at Medrecruit is carefully monitoring advice received from state authorities, and you can check out our travel guidelines [here](https://medrecruit.medworld.com/doctors/covid-19-travel-updates?utm_source=facebook&social+post=covid+travel+restrictions) (these are updated weekly). Our team of solution specialists are available to discuss any queries you have in relation to locum placements and travel. 

Four doctors talk about demand for locums in NZ

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Doctors are needed across Australasia, and with new cases growing daily filling locum roles in your own state means you can make a powerful difference where you are needed. 


Your state needs you | Medrecruit 

Your state is in need of locum doctors – can you help?

Covid-19 cases have been rising rapidly in both New Zealand and Australia, and so has the need for locum doctors. 
 
As travel becomes restricted - the demand for local locum doctors to fill vacant short and long-term roles has increased. If you're available to help in any capacity - we'd love to hear from you. Find all the information you need to know about locuming during Covid-19 below.
 
“In New Zealand, all locums will still be going ahead," said Brendon Carian Country manager Medrecruit NZ. As you are an essential service you will be able to travel the country and go where the work is needed. 
“12-months ago we managed to get all locums to where they needed to be and back home again with little delays, so anticipate the same this time around.”
Despite the country's current level 4 emergency status, hospitals still need locums and there has been an increase in demand. 
 
**If you’re a doctor in New Zealand and are available to locum - here’s what you need to know: **
- All booked locums will still be going ahead and we will continue to receive further locum vacancies
- We may need to rebook some flights if cancelled but are currently looking at all options to get locums to where they need to be
- Expecting announcements on further flights from Air NZ in the next 24-hours.
- Currently booking all flights on Flexi Date in case of changes
- We provide travel letters for all doctors to get to where they need to be
- We monitor potential hot spots daily so we can help our doctors make informed and safety-conscious placement decisions
- Hospitals still need these locums and we will continue to have high demand
- We have a 24-hour hotline for any queries or concerns 

 
In Australia,  state closures mean that doctors are encouraged to take on [work within their state.](https://medrecruit.medworld.com/articles/your-state-is-in-need-of-locum-doctors-can-you-help) “If you have the capacity to work - we need you!” said Siobhan Mcdonald, General Manager at Medrecruit Australia. 
 
There are lots of benefits of taking on locum work in your own state, not only are you helping the community but can structure your shifts around your lifestyle, which means there will be less disruption to your life. 
 
There is a need for locums all over the country, if you’re moving outside your state we can apply for the necessary paperwork to facilitate your moving around and in certain circumstances where quarantine is required the hospital may cover the cost and even pay you for your time.

**If you’re a doctor in Australia looking to locum here’s what you need to know **
 
- During the current Covid-19 climate we have mostly been keeping doctors close to home to avoid risks of quarantine
- However, if doctors are wanting to travel for longer time periods we can facilitate this – talk to your Solutions Specialist to find out more information
- If they do need to quarantine, some hospitals have been paying for quarantine. In some cases, the doctor is also paid a salary whilst in quarantine
- We monitor potential hot spots daily so we can help our doctors make informed and safety-conscious placement decisions
- Hospitals still need these locums and we will continue to have high demand
- We have a 24-hour hotline for any queries or concerns

The Medrecruit team is on top of the ever-changing border restrictions and Covid-19 situations in both Australia and New Zealand. We've learned how to mitigate the risks, and make placements as seamless as possible for you during this pandemic.

If you have any capacity to help with locum cover - please get express your interest [here](https://medrecruit.medworld.com/info/local-locum-doctors-needed-urgently). Our team will work with you to make sure you are able to complete your placement and get home with as little disruption as possible. 


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Covid-19 cases have been rising rapidly in both New Zealand and Australia and so has the need for locum doctors. 

Urgent Call for Locums | Medrecruit 

Urgent call for locum doctors in Australia and New Zealand 

With cases of Covid-19 rising in Australia and New Zealand - hospitals and clinics are struggling to fill rosters. Locum doctors are needed in their local areas more than ever before. 

Locum local doctors needed urgently in AU & NZ

Local locum doctors needed urgently

Locum doctors urgently needed in Australia & NZ.

Can you help your local hospital?

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