Consultant General Medicine Physician

New Zealand Government Joba; Nelson; On-site; NZD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is seeking two General Medicine Physicians to join Nelson Hospital in a rewarding, collaborative environment. The roles are permanent, with 0.8–1.0FTE options for part- or full-time work, and include opportunities to practise general medicine in a supportive secondary care setting while contributing to service development.

You will provide high-quality, patient-centred care across acute and inpatient settings, working with a multidisciplinary team and teaching

Qualifications

• Strong general medical expertise for acute secondary care.
• Subspecialty interests: Renal, Respiratory, Rheumatology, Endocrinology.
• Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians.
• Eligible for Annual Practising Certificate and vocational scope in Internal Medicine/Rural Hospital Medicine.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, patient-centred care across acute and inpatient settings.
• Participate in the general medicine acute roster.
• Teach and develop our growing junior medical workforce.
• Contribute to service development and design for future healthcare delivery.

Skills

strong general medical expertise

teaching junior medical workforce

Education

Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians

Eligible for Annual Practising Certificate

Job description

Position Details

2x Permanent positions, part time or full time 0.8-1.0FTE (64 - 80 hours a fortnight)

Join a dedicated General Physician team in Nelson Hospital where your expertise makes a difference. Keen to work in a collaborative and supportive environment that encourages professional development and offers flexibility to pursue areas of special interest.

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

Be part of the growth. Nelson Hospital is seeking two dedicated and experienced General Medicine Physicians to join our dynamic and collegial medical team. This is an excellent opportunity to practise, rewarding and challenging general medicine in a supportive secondary care setting, while contributing to service development and the future of healthcare delivery in the region.

As a key member of our General Medicine service, you will provide high-quality, patient-centred care across acute and inpatient settings, working closely with a skilled multidisciplinary team to deliver excellent outcomes for the Nelson population.

You will also:

• Participate in the general medicine acute roster.
• Teach and develop our growing junior medical workforce.
• Contribute to the design of services fit for the future, including contributing to the design of our newly approved 225-bed clinical services block.

About the Team / Service / Location

A growing medical service with a new inpatient ward.

Our team provides a comprehensive range of general medical care across acute and inpatient settings, supported by a well-resourced and collaborative multidisciplinary team. The culture is one of strong collegiality, shared decision-making, and mutual support.

Nelson Hospital is a modern, 150-bed secondary care facility that serves the top of the South Island, offering a vibrant working environment with a focus on quality patient outcomes. You will benefit from excellent onsite and regional support, including:

• SMO led Emergency Department
• 24hr General Medicine Registrar support
• Acute Cardiology team including interventional service
• 24/7 virtual telestroke
• Full subspecialty support from within Nelson or through aligned Tertiary partners.

About You

The ideal applicant will:

• Bring strong general medical expertise and experience to an acute secondary care hospital and contribute to advanced care of acute inpatients and outpatients across the region.
• Have one of the following subspecialty interests: Renal, Respiratory, Rheumatology, and Endocrinology, however, all areas will be considered.
• Hold Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians or equivalent.
• Be eligible for an Annual Practising Certificate and vocational scope of Internal Medicine/Rural Hospital Medicine with the Medical Council of New Zealand.
• Work 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.