April 18, 2022

Locum Location - Mount Gambier, SA

By Dr Elissa

WHAT IS THE TEAM LIKE?


Mount Gambier and Districts Health Service (aka Mount Gambier Hospital), SA. It’s a small team of very capable and welcoming nurses, doctors and support staff, they made a locum doctor feel at home.  Requesting investigations and referring for admissions is a breeze.   

TELL US ABOUT THE SETUP OF THE HOSPITAL AND SUPPORT FOR A LOCUM DOCTOR IN MOUNT GAMBIER?

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There is General Medicine, General Surgery, Orthopedics, Obstetrics and Gynaecology and Paediatrics. Telemedicine is used for Mental Health and Cardiology and the Retrieval Service is just a phone call away. ED (Emergency Department Doctors) cover MET calls (Medical Emergency Teams) and “Code Blacks” on the Wards.


WHAT DOES THE TRAVEL AND ACCOMMODATION LOOK LIKE FOR A LOCUM DOCTOR IN MOUNT GAMBIER?


I settled in great, but definitely bring an extra jumper and raincoat, just in case it is a little chilly and wet! Hot tip, the cafe at the hospital opens at 10am Saturday and Sunday, so prepare to be pre caffeinated if you are doing a day shift. It is either a five hour drive or a simple one hour flight from Adelaide.  The accommodation was a self-selected pet-friendly place but the hospital supplied accommodation that is close to the hospital and comfortable (you would still need use of a car).

ANY LOCAL’S INSIDE INFORMATION TO SHARE? BEST SWIMMING SPOTS? LOOKOUTS? BIKE OR WALK TRAILS?


I highly suggest a walk around the beautiful Blue Lake.

TOWN AMENITIES? SHOPS, COFFEE TIPS FOR A LOCUM DOCTOR IN MOUNT GAMBIER?


You must book into the Barn Steakhouse for a good feed. ๏ปฟ

WOULD YOU GO BACK TO MOUNT GAMBIER AS A LOCUM DOCTOR?


Definitely. The department is a delight to work for and it is a stunning part of South Australia. Read other  locum locations  on our blog

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