Emergency Medicine Specialist - Rural Taupo at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Lakes, Bay of Plenty

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Emergency Specialist
Health New Zealand - Lakes
Taupō - New Zealand

Full Time or Part Time

Nestled in the heart of the North Island, Taupō Hospital is renowned for its breath-taking landscapes, including the majestic Lake Taupo, the largest freshwater lake in Australasia. The region boasts scenic mountains, lush forests, and geothermal wonders, providing endless opportunities for outdoor activities.

We are seeking an Emergency Specialist to work in our Taupō Hospital. You will be a part of a small competent and supportive team which provide 24/7 medical cover to a population of approximately 41,000.

Use your varied and broad generalist knowledge and experience to diagnose and treat your patient in ED, through to discharge or stabilise and transfer patients to the Secondary/Tertiary Hospitals when required.

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Taupō Hospital also provides a rehabilitation service for its local community.

This position offers you

• a team experienced in medical and nursing professionals
• links to primary, secondary and tertiary services
• innovative, progressive and friendly organisation
• a beautiful environment with a range of sporting, outdoor and cultural pursuits
• Taupō Hospital has recently been refurbished and upgraded to a modern and contemproary rural hospital.

To be suitable for this position applicants must:

• be within 3 months of obtaining their Emergency Medicine qualification
• and or hold or be eligible for Specialist (Vocational) registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand - click here for the MCNZ Registration Self-Assessment Tool
• provide an up to date CV, Cover Letter and 3 written references either on an RP6 form

For further information, please contact our MMU Recruitment Administrator, Sarah Gray  Medical Management Unit Recruitment or speak directly with our Clinical Lead, Dr Jared Bayless MD, FACEM

Visit the Senior Medical Officer Collective Union ASMS for the current collective agreement.