Working as a Resident Medical Officer in the Wheatbelt

Hear what our junior doctors have to say about working in the Wheatbelt.

If you are interested in working in the Wheatbelt, please email [email protected] or view our current medical vacancies: www.wacountry.health.wa.gov.au/Our-workforce/Work-with-us/Medical-workforce/Medical-vacancies

Northam Health Service is a well-equipped, modern facility which prides itself on its progressive and innovative management approach and its family-friendly work atmosphere. Located in the Wheatbelt approximately 98km from Perth, it is equipped with 28 acute inpatient beds, 12 sub-acute inpatient beds and 22 same day beds/chairs (day surgery, chemotherapy and renal).

Narrogin Health Service is a well-equipped, modern facility which prides itself on its progressive and innovative management approach and its family-friendly work atmosphere. It is located 198 km southeast of Perth and is equipped with 28 acute inpatient beds, 8 sub-acute inpatient beds and 15 same day beds/chairs (day surgery and chemotherapy).

0:00 – Introduction
0:58 – JMO education opportunities and cohort expansion
1:30 – A “typical day” as a JMO
3:11 – Support & Mentoring for JMOs