Specialist Palliative Care Physician at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Lakes, Bay of Plenty
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role
Health New Zealand |Te Whatu Ora Lakes
Specialist Palliative Care Physician
Permanent, Part Time
Rotorua & Taupo Hospitals
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we’re building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence.
Mō te tūranga / About the role
Health New Zealand Lakes is seeking a Palliative Care Physician with a passion for improving the quality of life for their patients through Palliative Medicine. The role requires you to work across a range of acute inpatient services and ambulatory services including clinics, hospice and patient’s homes.
Mō koe / About you
The ideal candidate for this role will have an interest in further developing specialist services to meet the needs of a rapidly growing and culturally diverse population.
Therefore, it is essential to have capability in delivering specialist services:
- to people and whanau who are experiencing a life limiting condition.
- Have experience in the acute hospital setting
- Has a focus on equitable services and health outcomes
- Actively participate in the education and training of under graduate and post graduate medical and nursing staff
Mō Tātou | About us
Health New Zealand |Te Whatu Ora Lakes provides healthcare from its two modern and progressive general hospitals in Rotorua and Taupo, New Zealand. The Lakes district is well known for its many outdoor recreational activities such as mountain biking, skiing, and fishing. Family friendly beaches are also an hour’s drive away. The Lakes district has a growing multi-cultural community and is becoming the lifestyle destination of choice. Working at Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora Lakes provides a great opportunity to balance an amazing lifestyle with a rewarding professional experience in an excellent and supportive work environment.
Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou / What we offer
- Competitive salary
- Continuing Medical Education expenses paid up to $16,000 per annum
- Free staff parking
- A supportive, inclusive and diverse work environment
- Free flu vaccination
- Discounts (with local businesses)
- Access to Employee Assistance Program
Awhe utu / Salary range
$ 142,000 to $ 267,980 pro-rated to hours worked plus Senior Medical Officer allowances.
Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to Apply
To view the position description and/or apply for the role please click “apply now” or visit our careers page at https://www.lakesdhb.govt.nz
The selection process starts from the date of advertising. Due to the fast-paced nature of our roles, the vacancy close date may be subject to change.
Patai? | Questions?
If you had further queries or would like to set up an informal chat, please get in touch with the Head of Department, Dr Denise Moraw and or Sarah Gray, Medical Staff Recruiter.
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Ngā taipitopito tūranga mahi | Job details
Employer: | Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Lakes |
Location: | Bay of Plenty |
Position type: | Permanent Part time |
Category: | Health |
Date listed: | 31-May-2024 |
Salary range: | N/A |
Closing date: | 10-Jan-2025 |
Reference: | ROT03120 |
Attachment: | No File Attached |
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Website: | http://www.lakesdhb.govt.nz |
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