Consultant Rural Hospital Medicine at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Lakes, Waikato

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Rural Hospital Medicine Specialist, Health New Zealand Lakes - Taupō Hospital
  Permanent full or part time
• Passionate about providing quality healthcare in rural communities? Taupō Hospital has an exciting opportunity for you!
• This is a fantastic chance to utilize your broad generalist knowledge across both the Emergency Department (ED) and the Inpatient Medicine Ward, making a genuine difference in the health outcomes for the Taupō community.

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

• As a Rural Hospital Medicine Specialist, you will work across both the Emergency Department and the Inpatient Ward, applying your broad generalist knowledge in a rural setting to serve the Taupō community.
• This community in the South Waikato has a population of approximately 42,000. You will be an essential part of delivering quality, integrated care in this unique and rewarding environment.
• If you have a background working in smaller, less-resourced rural hospitals, you'll appreciate the scope of practice and autonomy this role offers. You wont be without support as Taupō has recently increased the junior doctor cohort to compliment the SMO team alongside a competent nursing and medical student team.

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About the Team/Service/Location

• Taupō Hospital is a vital healthcare hub, featuring a 24-hour emergency department and a range of inpatient and outpatient services, including a maternity unit and community mental health care.
• Taupō is more than just a place to work; it's an incredible lifestyle destination. Situated on the shores of Lake Taupō, New Zealand's largest lake, the region offers unparalleled access to outdoor activities, including fishing, boating, tramping, skiing on the nearby mountains, and world-class mountain biking.

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About You

• You are a highly adaptable and experienced Rural Hospital Medicine Specialist who thrives in a rural environment and is comfortable applying a broad generalist knowledge to diagnose and treat patients independently.
• You are within 3 months of obtaining your Rural Hospital Medicine qualification and/or already hold this qualification.
• You are eligible for Specialist Locum Tenens and/or Specialist Vocational Registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand.

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. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Clinical Lead & Rural Hospital Medicine Specialist, Dr Ralston DSouza and or the Medical Management Unit Administrator, Sarah Gray.

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.