Acute General Medicine Physician - Whakatane

Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand; Whakatāne; On-site; NZD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand is seeking a General Medicine Physician for Whakatane Hospital in the Bay of Plenty. The role is a permanent, full-time position available from June 2027, primarily inpatient with some elective work.

You will be part of a six-physician department, provide acute general medical care and contribute to teaching across undergraduate and postgraduate training. The Bay of Plenty offers a high-quality lifestyle with access to coastal and inland recreation.

Qualifications

• Hold or be eligible for vocational registration with the NZ Medical Council.

Responsibilities

• Inpatient General Medicine duties including acute assessments, admissions and on-call roster.
• Lead an inpatient team and collaborate with subspecialty services across medicine.
• Teaching opportunities for undergraduate and postgraduate trainees.

Job description

Acute General Medicine Physician - Whakatane

• Permanent, full-time position
• Available from June 2027
• Work where others come to holiday!

We are looking to employ a General Physician to join our Department of Medicine, currently providing General Internal Medicine inpatient and outpatient services, plus a range of sub-specialty services to a population of approximately 260,000.

This position is based at Whakatane Hospital, a 60+ bed Level 2 hospital. This is predominantly an inpatient role but will include some elective work. The role is permanent, fulltime and will be available from June 2027

Whakatane Hospital runs an Acute General Medical inpatient service with district wide support from sub-specialists in Cardiology, Respiratory, Gastroenterology, Endocrinology, Rheumatology, Infectious Diseases, Geriatrics, Oncology, Haematology, Palliative care, Neurology and Renal services. General Physicians are well supported to provide comprehensive care.

The successful candidate will join a department of six other physicians who share General Medical responsibilities across team. They will lead an inpatient team that includes RMO support. The role includes participation in acute medical assessment, admissions, and an on-call roster. The department has a strong desire to keep improving our service for both our patients and colleagues. There are teaching opportunities across undergraduate (years 4-6) and postgraduate (basic and advanced trainees) medicine.

The Bay of Plenty is an incredible place to live with amazing beaches, an enviable climate and a fabulous lifestyle on offer.

• Hold or be eligible for vocational registration with the NZ Medical Council.
• Be aligned with the values of the department and be able to work in a professional capacity with their colleagues and wider health care providers.
• Have competency with Te ao Māori, tikanga, and Te Reo Māori or a have a commitment to further their journey by taking taking ownership of their cultural learning and growth.

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.

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

Job details

Job Reference:

Job Reference: WHA01749

Location:

North Island - Bay of Plenty - Whakatane

Job type:

Job type: Permanent Full time

Expertise:

Clinical - Senior Medical Officers, Medical Officers and Fellows - General Medicine