Emergency Medical Specialist at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Waitaha Canterbury, Christchurch

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Kia hiwa ra! Kia hiwa!

Mō mātou | About us

- Ko ngā tāngata, te mātua mahi - Putting people at the heart of all we do -

As an organisation we deliver health services to the almost 600,000 people that live in the Canterbury region. We are committed to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its principles by ensuring our partnership with Māori are at the forefront of all our conversations.

The Team

Our brand new Emergency Department is one of the busiest in Australasia and sees over 115,000 patients per annum. The department is accredited for advanced training in Emergency Medicine by the Australasian College for Emergency Medicine. It sits within our tertiary level hospital.

Mō te tūnga | About the role

We are currently seeking 3 x Emergency Medicine Specialists; into a part time (0.8FTE) permanent role starting July 2023.

In this role you will work in our newly opened Emergency Department in the Waipapa building at Christchurch Hospital. You will be required to work across a 7 day a week roster with participation in an on on-call roster.

You must be able to work in all clinical areas of our busy department including with children. You will manage trauma, acutely unwell adults and children,

Your duties include the management of patients who present to the department, as well as the education and supervision of medical and other staff. Experience in working with senior nursing colleagues to coordinate patient flow in a busy Emergency Department is essential. You will be directly accountable to the Clinical Director of the Emergency Department.

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills & Experience

You will need to be qualified as a specialist in Emergency Medicine either from the Australasian College of Emergency Medicine or equivalent.

You will need to be eligible to gain registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand, to find out more please follow this link https://www.mcnz.org.nz/registration/

Our Culture: What matters to us

Ko ngā tāngata, te mātua mahi | Putting people at the heart of all we do 

Health is ultimately all about people. What - s important around here is the way we care for and respect others, the responsibility taken for delivering outcomes, and going about our work with integrity. 

Belonging Here

Being part of the Te Whatu Ora, Health New Zealand, our people enjoy access to, flexible working arrangements and a genuine and ongoing focus on career development.

Te Whatu Ora, Health New Zealand believes that diversity and inclusion is key to ensure we deliver the best care for our diverse population. As an organisation we are inclusive and equal opportunity employer that welcomes and respects everyone.  

Tono ināianei | Apply now

Apply online, or to find out more information, please contact Amy Walker - Recruitment Specialist. Email: Amy.Walker@cdhb.health.nz

For further information about what this role entails, and opportunities after these dates please email Dr Mark Gilbert - Clinical Director, Mark.Gilbert@cdhb.health.nz

Please note that applications made via an agency will not be considered.

The Future of the Health Industry

The role that you are applying for is one that may only be performed by a person who has been vaccinated against Covid-19. It is therefore a condition of this application that you are vaccinated against Covid-19. This vaccination requirement includes gaining Booster Doses required to perform your role under the Health Order. As a person working in the health and disability sector you will come into contact with a large number of people, some of whom may be vulnerable.  Without a vaccine, there is the risk that you may contract Covid-19.  The requirement to be vaccinated is to keep you safe and also to endeavour to protect others against the potential transmission of Covid-19 as a result of you contracting it in the course of your employment.

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