Roma Hospital, QLD

About

Roma Hospital stands as a beacon of care in Queensland’s outback. Here’s what makes it tick.

Key facts

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Hours and On-call

SMOs work 8-hour shifts with a lunch break, while PHOs handle 10-hour shifts (with a half-hour break).

Oncall is usually 1:4

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Location:

Roma Hospital, SWHHS, QLD

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Payment Frequency:

Weekly payroll

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Orientation

The team will provide a warm welcome and a tour around the facility to get you upto speed

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Why work at this Hospital

Roma Hospital strikes a balance. It’s not a frenetic race against the clock, nor is it a sleepy backwater. Instead, it’s that sweet spot—a manageable pace where you can focus on quality patient care without feeling like you’re sprinting through shifts.

 

Everything to know about Roma Hospital:

Emergency Department:

  • 8 acute beds, 3 consult rooms, Treatment Room, negative pressure room
  • In the last financial year we saw 10,916 presentations
  • Around 900/month, average 35/day
  • Even split between male and female
    40% aged 20-49, 13% 10-19, 15% <10yo
  • 50% of presentations category 4, 10% Category 2

Inpatient Unit:

  • 22 beds including an isolation room and palliative care room
  • 3481 admissions in the last financial year
  • Average 70% occupancy

2 birth suites:

  • around 150 births per year
  • low risk pregnancies and deliveries however provide antenatal care for high risk patients and private patients delivering elsewhere
  • Full anaesthetics services available (epidural and caesar), manage inductions, assisted delivery (vacuum and instumental) and elective and emergency LSCS

Theatre:

  • Runs 4 days per week
  • General Surgery once/week, Urology monthly, Orthopaedics monthly, Gynaecology monthly, Dental fortnightly, Ohpthalmology monthly
  • ASA 1-3 patients, have video laryngoscopy, emergency bronchoscopy, laparoscopic services, endoscopy

Outpatients:

  • Variety of visiting specialist services

Pathology:

  • lab on site and on call after hours
    blood products available

Medical Imaging:

  • USS, CT and Xray - CT and Xray on call after hours

Flying Surgical Services:

  • Consultant Obstetrician/Gynaecologist, consultant general surgeon, consultant anaesthetist, and RG Surgeon make up the team
  • On site in Roma after hours M-F (surgeon) 7days/week (O&G) with flights to other towns during the day during the week.
  • Happy to provide support to rural generalists.

Transfers:

  • Use RSQ services for transfer of patients
  • Nearest referral centre is Toowoomba Hospital
  • Higher level cares referred to Princess Alexandra Hospital (cardiac catheterisation, neurosurg, spinal, trauma)
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Hospital team and culture:

Roma Hospital thrives on teamwork. It’s not just about individual brilliance; it’s about how they lift each other up.

Mental health support:

Access to both EAP and DNA's partnership with MyMirror

Impact on local community:

Here, patients aren’t just cases; they’re neighbors, friends, and familiar faces. You’ll know their stories—their triumphs and struggles.

The hospital isn’t an isolated island; it’s woven into the fabric of Roma. That sense of community permeates everything you do.

Accommodation details:

New purpose built, gated precinct
Individual bedrooms
Individual bathrooms
Shared kitchenette
Shared living, kitchen and dining areas
Laundry (with washing machine and dryer)
Crockery and appliances
TV
RuralMedEd Wi-Fi
Gated carpark

Things to do in the area:

 

Local Airport: Roma’s local airport connects you to Brisbane with daily flights. Convenience at its best.

Coffee Culture: Coffee shops in Roma offer practical perks—drive-through service and app-based ordering. Because a well-brewed cup is essential, no matter where you are.

Dining: Roma has several restaurants and pubs. From hearty steaks to comforting pasta dishes, there’s something for everyone.

Groceries: Woolworths and IGA keep their doors open late. Late-night snack runs? Sorted.

Fitness: Stay active at SNAP Fitness or the PCYC gym. Health matters—even in the outback.

Local Attractions: Beyond work, consider visiting the Big Rig tourist center or planning a trip to Carnarvon Gorge (north of Injune). Nature awaits!

DNA Healthcare success stories

We’ve had the pleasure of placing thousands of healthcare professionals at hospitals and organisations across Australia. Hear about their experience with DNA Healthcare.

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Candidate

Beverley Anne from DNA Medical Recruitment was a pleasure to deal with. Honest, efficient and professional at all times.

Dave KC

Doctor

Candidate

Beverley is the best agent for me – she responds efficiently, goes above and beyond in finding me the most suitable shifts, checks up on me to make sure I’m okay almost daily and you can tell she genuinely wants the best for you. Thank you so much, Beverley, for making everything so smooth for me!

Aminah Razley

Doctor

Candidate

I couldn’t recommend Bev the team at DNA Recruitment more highly.

Having been away from hospital practice for 2 years, I was a little nervous stepping back into acute medicine. The team were very understanding and supportive and found a well-paid locum job in a very welcoming team in a Regional Hospital. There was always good communication, arranging all the paperwork and constantly checking in to see how the job was going, and the accounts team were very happy to work with my requests to enable sacrifice of pay to increase Super contribution.

A great experience. I would recommend to any who are looking to engage in locum practice to contact DNA Recruit.

Ben Harkin

Doctor

Candidate

Bev was recommended to me by another doctor, and I can see why. From our very first contact, she has been warm, encouraging, and extremely helpful. I’ve had some difficult personal circumstances, which I was afraid would affect my ability to work. Bev has gone above and beyond to find me work, and been incredibly supportive throughout the process.

I’ve worked with several locum agencies in the past, and most of them just do the bare minimum (which I don’t begrudge). But Bev has been an absolute joy to have as my agent, and I’ve already referred another colleague to her. Even Veronika in payroll has been very helpful, friendly, and accommodating. I haven’t worked with anyone else in DNA Recruit, but so far I have only good things to say about them.

Ariel Quahe

Doctor

Candidate

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Dr David Khaicy

Anaesthetic Locum

Candidate

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Dr Sambridhi Adhikari

Doctor

Candidate

DNA Medical Recruitment provide a warm, caring service to Doctors, and they are an absolute pleasure to deal with. Bev is my consultant, and I could not ask any more of her. She is always ready to help, nothing is an issue and she bends over backwards to ensure that I am moving to a position that suits me. I have absolutely no hesitation in recommending DNA to any of our colleagues, whether it be nursing or medical. Thank you Bev for all that you do.

Penelope McLernon

Doctor

Candidate

I have worked with David over the last year and he is professional, reliable and always keeps me up to date with work matters. David also responds to emails and phone calls promptly which assists me with managing my work schedules. There were occasions in which David had to chase the primary employer for clarification few hours be for my shift, and David has come through with the necessary clarification. I would highly recommend David’s leadership and honesty when it comes to managing your locum placement.

Dr Arul Sivanesan

Anaesthetic specialist

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