Supporting Locum Doctor and Nurse Wellbeing in Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs. Why Community, Movement, and Sunlight Matter
Locum doctors and nurses across Emergency, Psychiatry, Surgery, ICU, General Practice, and Medical specialties give a lot.
- Long shifts in Emergency.
- Emotionally demanding work in mental health.
- High-pressure theatres and ICUs.
- Busy GP clinics.
- RMOs rotating through unfamiliar teams and hospitals.
Add shift work, nights, weekends, and constant change, and it becomes clear why wellbeing matters so deeply for healthcare workers, especially those working locum or rotating contracts.
At Blugibbon, we believe supporting doctors and nurses means more than filling rosters. It means creating community, balance, and continuity, particularly for those working across Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs.
That is why we are opening up a
free monthly wellbeing session for doctors and nurses, regardless of specialty or contract type.
A Simple Idea With a Big Impact
Once a month, at sunrise, we gather on the grass outside the Coogee Pavilion.
No wards.
No pagers.
No pressure.
Just movement, sunlight, ocean air, and connection.
The session is led by Body by Scotty, with inclusive, achievable movement suitable for:
- Emergency doctors and nurses
- Psychiatrists and mental health clinicians
- Surgeons and theatre staff
- ICU doctors and nurses
- GPs
- RMOs and junior doctors
- Medical registrars and consultants
After the session, those who want to stay head for an ocean swim, followed by coffee and conversation.
Why This Matters for Locum Doctors, RMOs, and Nurses
Locum doctors, RMOs, and agency nurses often move between teams at Prince of Wales Hospital, St Vincent’s, St George, and RPA.
You arrive.
You deliver high-quality care.
You move on.
While flexibility is one of the strengths of locum work, it can also feel isolating. Many doctors and nurses lose routine, community, and consistent wellbeing habits when rotating through different roles and hospitals.
This monthly session creates continuity outside the hospital system.
A familiar place.
Familiar faces.
A regular reset.
The Role of Sunlight and Movement in Healthcare Wellbeing
Early morning sunlight helps regulate sleep cycles, mood, and energy levels. This is particularly important for healthcare workers juggling day shifts, nights, and on-call work.
Movement supports:
- stress reduction
- improved mental health
- better focus and resilience
- long-term sustainability in clinical careers
This session is not about fitness performance. It is about feeling better in your body and mind, so you can continue caring for patients safely and sustainably.
Supporting Emergency, Psych, Surgical, ICU, GP, and Medical Teams Beyond the Hospital
This initiative reflects Blugibbon’s commitment to supporting healthcare professionals as people, not just placements.
We work closely with:
- Emergency doctors and nurses
- Psychiatry registrars and consultant psychiatrists
- Surgical RMOs and registrars
- ICU doctors and nurses
- GPs balancing clinic and locum work
- Medical doctors across multiple subspecialties
We understand the pressure across all areas of medicine and nursing, and we know that wellbeing support should be accessible, inclusive, and community-driven.
A Free Community Workout for Doctors and Nurses
This is a free event.
- No contracts.
- No recruitment agenda.
- No obligation.
Just an open invitation to move, connect, and start the day well.
Who This Is For?
- Locum doctors and nurses
- Permanent hospital staff
- Emergency, Psychiatry, Surgery, ICU, GP, and Medical teams
- RMOs, registrars, fellows, and consultants
- Nurses across all specialties
- Healthcare workers based in Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs
Bring Your Medico Community
Bring your colleagues.
Bring your friends.
Bring your whole medico and nursing crew.
This is about building community across specialties, hospitals, and career stages.
When and Where
📍 Grass outside Coogee Pavilion
🕡 First Friday of every month
☀️ Start time 6:30 am
💙 Cost Free
Friday, 6th March
Friday, 10th April
Friday, 1st May
Friday, 5th June
Friday, 3rd July
Friday, 1st August (BG's Birthday 💙)
RSVP
To help us plan, please RSVP via email:
alison@blugibbon.com.au
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