Consultant Emergency Medicine Physician at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Lakes, Bay of Plenty

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Emergency Medicine Consultants

Rotorua Hospital

Full Time, Permanent

We are looking for a passionate, dedicated and community driven Emergency Medicine Consultant to join our busy Emergency Department. Rotorua sees 38,000 Emergency Department presentations annually, and is supported by a team of Clinical Nurse Specialists and RMOs. We are seeking someone who is driven to deliver a consistently excellent service to meet the needs of the Lakes community.

You will have the opportunity to live in the heart of the North Island of New Zealand, surrounded by breath-taking scenery, opportunities and connection to the land and community. Lakes is situated in the world-renowned Mountain Bike capital of Aotearoa New Zealand. It is a hub for the outdoor adventurer, with year-round activities in and around the 16 Lakes that surround us. From running and hiking to water sports, there is something for everyone in the Lakes district.

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.

About the Role

At Rotorua Emergency Department, no two days are the same. We are classified as a tier 2 Emergency Department with high trauma volume due to our rural geography and extreme outdoor activities, such as mountain biking.

As a teaching hospital, you will have the opportunity to mentor, coach and supervise our 4^th and 6^th year Auckland University medical students.

We are officially certified by the Australasian College for Emergency Medicine (ACEM), and can offer structured teaching with protected time over the course of 24 months to support your career progression. We are committed to ACEMs Te Rautaki Manaaki Mana: Excellence in Emergency Care for Māori vision; providing excellent, culturally responsive care to Māori in an environment where Māori patients, whanau (family) and staff feel valued and where leaders actively seek to eliminate inequities. 

About the Team/Service/ Location

•  Our Emergency Department is made up of 34 beds (2 resus bays, 5 acute monitoring cubicles, 17 monitored cubicles, 4 paediatric rooms, 2 procedure rooms, and dedicated Whānau and Palliative Care rooms.
• We have 24/7 access to Radiology, Lab and Blood Bank services.
• We have acute services on site, with transfers to Waikato Hospital for Neurosurgery, Cardiothoracic, Vascular and Plastics.
• We are part of the Te Manawa Taki (Midland) Regional Trauma System; a multidisciplinary team of specialist clinical people who are committed to ensuring best practice is applied in trauma care across the region. This is a 24/7 in-house trauma team.

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 becoming the lifestyle destination of choice and is well known for its many outdoor recreational activities, family friendly beaches, and a growing multi-cultural community. Working at Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora Lakes provides a great opportunity to balance an amazing lifestyle with a rewarding professional experience.

As well as a supportive, inclusive and diverse work environment, Health New Zealand |Te Whatu Ora Lakes offer competitive salary, free staff parking, free flu vaccination, discounts (with local businesses), and access to Employee Assistance Program.

For more information on living and working in Rotorua and Taupo click here

About you

You will have the opportunity to apply your varied and broad generalist knowledge and expertise to diagnose and treat your patients in the Emergency Department, through to discharge or stabilisation, and will transfer patients to the Secondary/Tertiary Hospitals when required.

You will be within 3 months of obtaining your Emergency Medicine qualification and/or hold/be eligible for Specialist Vocational Registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand (MCNZ).

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Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

How to Apply

To apply please click apply now. All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal before end of posting date. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Dr Kate Kerr Head of Department or Beth Copeland SMO Recruiter.  

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.