Cardiologist 1.0 FTE at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Tairāwhiti, Gisborne
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role
Job Advertisement: Cardiologist – Tairawhiti, New Zealand
Location: Tairawhiti, New Zealand
Position: Cardiologist
Employment Type: Full-time
About Us:
Join our dedicated team in Tairawhiti, where we provide exceptional cardiac care to our diverse community. We are seeking a skilled Cardiologist to work alongside our committed cardiac nurses and physiologists in a supportive environment focused on holistic patient outcomes.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct face-to-face patient clinics, providing comprehensive assessments and management plans for a range of cardiac conditions.
- Participate in echo reading sessions, contributing to the diagnostic and treatment processes for patients.
- Offer support to nursing staff and collaborate with general medicine teams in managing complex cardiac cases.
- Provide in-hospital consultations, addressing acute and ongoing cardiac needs.
- Engage with Waikato, the tertiary center, for service development and support, ensuring best practices are upheld in our region.
- Opportunity to maintain interventional skills by performing procedures at a partnering hospital, should you be an interventional cardiologist.
Work Hours:
- 40 hours per week
- No on-call or weekend responsibilities
What We Offer:
- Access to advanced cardiac imaging, including cardiac CT, cardiac MRI, stress MRI, and soon stress echocardiography.
- A unique patient demographic, with a high population of Māori and a varied case mix, including significant rates of rheumatic fever.
- Collaboration with general medicine doctors who handle common cardiology cases (e.g., AFib, heart failure), allowing you to focus on more complex cases.
- A structured succession plan with an onboarding cardiologist to support your integration into the service.
Requirements:
- Medical degree and board certification in Cardiology.
- Experience in managing complex cardiac cases, with a commitment to patient-centered care.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with a multidisciplinary team.
- A desire to work in a community-focused environment and address the specific health needs of the population.
How to Apply:
If you are a dedicated Cardiologist looking for a rewarding opportunity to make a difference in a unique community, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your experience and interest in this position to [email address] by [application deadline].
Join us in Tairawhiti and be a part of a team that is committed to improving cardiac health in our community!
Ngā taipitopito tūranga mahi | Job details
Employer: | Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Tairāwhiti |
Location: | Gisborne |
Position type: | Permanent Full time |
Category: | Health |
Date listed: | 12-Aug-2024 |
Salary range: | N/A |
Closing date: | 23-Feb-2025 |
Reference: | HAU01491 |
Attachment: | No File Attached |
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Website: | https://www.hauoratairawhiti.org.nz/ |
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