Consultant General Adult Psychiatrist

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Nelson Marlborough; Nelson; In loco; NZD 165.000 - 248.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Nelson Marlborough is seeking a Casual General Adult Psychiatrist to provide specialist assessment, diagnosis, and treatment for adults, with opportunities to cover inpatient and community settings.

This role offers flexible, as-needed shifts in Nelson, a supportive, multidisciplinary team, and a commitment to recovery-oriented care within te Tiriti o Waitangi framework.

Competenze

• Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists is required or equivalent.
• Eligible for Annual Practising Certificate and Medical Council of New Zealand registration.
• Experience as a consultant in General Adult psychiatry and treatment of mental health/addiction disorders.

Mansioni

• Provide specialist psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, and treatment for adults with mental health challenges.
• Deliver clinical leadership and contribute to service development.
• Cover adult inpatient and/or community-based services as needed.
• Work within a collaborative, multidisciplinary team across settings.

Conoscenze

Psychiatric assessment

Clinical leadership

General Adult Psychiatry

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Formazione

Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists

Annual Practising Certificate eligibility

Medical Council of New Zealand vocational registration

Descrizione del lavoro

Casual position, as-needed opportunities to support our Mental Health and Addictions service when cover is required.Join our collaborative team in Nelson where your expertise makes a differenceEnjoy the best of Nelson while maintaining flexibility in your professional commitments' deliver exceptional care, live an exceptional life.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

The position offers a varied and rewarding caseload across a broad range of acute mental health conditions, with opportunities to contribute when your availability aligns with the needs of the service.As a Casual General Adult Psychiatrist, you will provide specialist psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and clinical leadership to adults experiencing mental health challenges. The work may involve providing cover for the adult inpatient service, supporting community-based mental health teams, or working across both settings as required

This role offers flexibility, with opportunities to contribute when your availability aligns with the needs of the service.

About the Team/Service/ Location

The Nelson Mental Health & Addictions Service provides a comprehensive range of services across inpatient, community, and specialist care. The inpatient unit offers acute care for adults experiencing significant mental health challenges, with a focus on recovery-oriented and trauma-informed practice. The service is well-integrated with community teams and primary care providers, ensuring continuity of care, and strong regional support networks.

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About you

The ideal applicant will:

• Hold Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists, or equivalent.
• Be eligible for an Annual Practising Certificate and vocational registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand.
• Have experience working as a consultant in General Adult psychiatry and providing treatment to individuals suffering from mental health and addictive disorders.
• Fit into a cohesive team culture of collaborative practice, openness, humour, and respect across disciplines.
• Collegiality and collaboration across all disciplines are keys to provide successful services to our patients and community.
• Should this be the type of environment in which you will thrive, we would like to hear from you!

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.