General Surgeon with endoscopy capability - Fixed term at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Nelson Marlborough, Nelson Hospital

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand, Nelson Marlborough seeks an experienced General Surgeon with endoscopy capability to join the Surgery team from September 2023 for 6 months sabbatical cover

• Fixed-term, part-time 0.9FTE (72 hours a fortnight)
• 1:6 On-call
• Nelson hospital, Nelson, New Zealand

Ngā mōhiohio e pā ana ki ēnei mahi (About these positions)
The successful candidate will:

• Deliver quality services to improve health of the population in Nelson region.
• Participate in the General Surgery roster with on-call 1:6
• Be part of the busy contemporary General Surgery services and provide colonoscopy care, supported by a multidisciplinary team including 6 General Surgeons in Nelson, specialty nurses, and technicians.
• Supervise and participate in teaching of junior medical workforce.
• Enjoy working and living in one of New Zealand - s most sought-after regions.

Ko wai he kaitono tōtika? (Who is an appropriate applicant?)
The ideal applicant will:

• Bring their medical expertise and experience to improve health in Nelson region.
• Have experience in Endoscopy.
• Ability to work independently as a specialist in a provincial district.
• Hold Fellowship of the Royal Australian New Zealand College of General Surgery or equivalent.
• Be eligible for an Annual Practising Certificate with a vocational scope of General Surgery with the Medical Council of New Zealand.
• Work with others to promote a cohesive team culture of collaborative practice, openness, humour, and respect across disciplines.

Collegiality and collaboration across all disciplines are key to our delivery of a successful service to our patients and our community. If this sounds like the sort of environment that you will thrive in, then we want to hear from you!

Ngā huanga o tēnei mahi (The benefits of this position) 
The salary for this position is based on the current Senior Medical and Dental Officer collective agreement dependent on skills, experience, and vocational registration in NZ. Meca | ASMS

In addition to your salary, you will:

• Receive an annual allowance cover your continued medical education expenses (including associated travel and accommodation costs) as well as paid time off to attend events including international conferences.
• Have access to an employer matched Superannuation contribution of up to 6% of annual earnings.
• Be reimbursed competitive relocation, accommodation, and car rental expenses (conditions apply). 

This is anincredible region of Aotearoa - New Zealand with a lovely climate boasting someof the highest annual sunshine hours year after year and is a wonderful placeto work and enjoy life. The schools are excellent, and Nelson is well connectedto the rest of New Zealand and the world via its centrally located and wellserved domestic airport terminal.

There arethree national parks nearby providing ample opportunities for qualityfamily-time and appreciation of nature - s wonders. The region is renowned forits breath-taking natural landscapes, with stunning geography capturingeverything from unbelievably long golden beaches to rugged mountains anduntouched forests.

These magnificent features offer endless opportunities for mountain biking,walking/hiking, water sports and skiing. The region is also well known for itscaf culture, wineries, art, crafts, and relaxed lifestyle. To explore allthese ingredients for a better work/life balance, please visit https://www.nelsontasman.nz/ and https://www.newzealand.com/nz/nelson-tasman/

Ā mātou rōpū (About our team)
Te Whatu Ora, Nelson Marlborough is the main health provider for the region serving a population of approximately 150,000.  Nearly 3,000 strong, we are the largest employer in the region. Our main locations are Nelson and Wairau Hospitals but we are spread across the region and service all parts of the community. Our work can be challenging, but we are up for it. We have a great team, and we work hard to make a difference. We value integrity, innovation, respect, and teamwork.

Me pēhea ahau e tono ai? (How do I apply?)
For general application enquiries please contact our recruitment team on vacancies@nmdhb.govt.nz or +64 3 546 1274. 

For role specific information please contact,

-Gillian Champion, Surgical Services Manager, Gillian.Champion@nmdhb.govt.nz, or
-Steve Low, Clinical Director- Surgical Services, Steve.Low@nmdhb.gov.nz. 

To apply please follow the link to complete our online application form, https://nmdhb.careercentre.net.nz. Applications via email will not be considered.

Please note: All Te Whatu Ora staff are required to have completed primary course of NZ approved COVID-19 vaccinations as you will have direct contact with patients and members of the public.

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Applications close: Sunday 5 February 2023.

Te Whatu Ora strongly endorses Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

We believe that to achieve equity in health outcomes for Māori we need a workforce reflective of the population it serves. We strongly encourage applications from candidates who identify as Māori and we recruit for cultural competence.  

He waka eke noa. We are all in this together.