Consultant General Medicine Physician

Nelson Marlborough Health; Nelson; On-site; NZD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Nelson Hospital in the top of the South Island is seeking two dedicated and experienced General Medicine Physicians to join our dynamic medical team. This is an excellent opportunity to practise 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 with a

Qualifications

• Hold Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians or equivalent.
• Be eligible for an Annual Practising Certificate and vocational scope in Internal Medicine.
• Experience in general medicine in acute secondary care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, patient-centred care across acute and inpatient settings.
• Teach and develop junior medical staff.
• Contribute to service development and regional healthcare planning.

Skills

General Medicine

Education

Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians or equivalent

Job description

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• 2x Permanentpositions, part time or full time 0.8-1.0FTE (64 - 80 hours afortnight)
• Join a dedicated General Physician team inNelson Hospital where your expertise makes a difference
• Keen to work in a collaborative and supportiveenvironment that encourages professional development and offersflexibility to pursue areas of special interest.

HealthNew Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti oWaitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.

Aboutthe Role

Bepart of the growth.

Nelson Hospital is seeking two dedicated andexperienced General Medicine Physicians to join our dynamic and collegialmedical team. This is an excellent opportunity to practise, rewarding andchallenging general medicine in a supportive secondary care setting, whilecontributing to service development and the future of healthcare delivery inthe region.

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

You will also:

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

Aboutthe Team/Service/ Location

A growing medicalservice with a new inpatient ward

Our teamprovides a comprehensive range of general medical care across acute andinpatient settings, supported by a well-resourced and collaborativemultidisciplinary team. The culture is one of strong collegiality, shareddecision-making, and mutual support.

NelsonHospital is a modern, 150-bed secondary care facility that serves the top ofthe South Island, offering a vibrant working environment with a focus onquality patient outcomes. You will benefit from excellent onsite and regionalsupport, including

• SMO led EmergencyDepartment
• Acute Cardiologyteam including interventional service
• 24/7 virtualtelestroke
• Full subspecialtysupport from within Nelson or through aligned Tertiary partners.

About you:

Theideal applicant will:

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

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated toensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace aworkforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned tounderstand and service our community. We welcome applications from ourdiverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

If you have any questions about the role, pleasecontact:Wewill review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitmentprocess, before the closing date of this advert.

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