General Practitioner

West Coast District Health Board; Greymouth; On-site; NZD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Career development opportunities

Job summary

A regional health organization on the West Coast of New Zealand is seeking a General Practitioner (GP) to join their dedicated team in South Westland. This role involves working across five clinics with a focus on providing quality healthcare services to around 1,600 enrolled patients. The picturesque region offers a unique lifestyle with various outdoor activities, ensuring a great work-life balance. Candidates must be vocally registered or on the pathway, and able to gain registration with the New Zealand Medical Council.

Qualifications

• Passionate about providing quality healthcare services in rural communities.
• Enjoys working in a supportive and multi-disciplinary team environment.

Responsibilities

• Work across five clinics between Hari Hari and Haast.
• Provide care to approximately 1,600 enrolled patients.
• Participate in a flexible, multi-disciplinary Rural Generalist model.

Skills

Vocationally registered GP or on the pathway

Ability to gain registration with the New Zealand Medical Council

Job description

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Ehara taku I toa takitahiengari, he toa takitini |My strength is not the strength of one, it isthe strength of many

Are you passionate about providing qualityhealthcare services in rural communities? If so, we have an excitingopportunity for you!

We are seeking to appoint a General Practitioners(GP) to join the South Westland Area Practice. In this unique general practiceof approximately 1,600 enrolled patients, you will work across five clinicsbetween Hari Hari and Haast alongside aNurse Practitioner and a team of highly skilled Rural Nurse Specialists. Thenatural beauty and tourism highlights of the region also bring significantnumbers of tourists which increases the variety and clinical interest of therole. As part of the Te Tai o Poutini Rural Generalist Team you will haveexcellent collegial and professional support working across a broad clinicalscope.

The West Coast of the South Island is a rugged,isolated and beautiful part of Aotearoa New Zealand. From Karamea in the north,to Haast in the south, the coast is the largest geographical Te Whata Oralocality, but with a small population of 32,500. Providing health care in thisenvironment is without doubt challenging, and the team here have fully adopteda Rural Generalist Model to ensure an equitable, high level of care isdelivered to our community. The Rural Generalist team is flexible, multi-disciplinaryand highly skilled – joining us will provide you with a raft of experiencewithin the framework of our community and rural hospital-based services.Outside of work, the West Coast will also challenge and amaze you – bring yourtramping boots, surfboard, mountain bike and kayak - you will need them all!

The Rural Generalist (RG) Team is a highlymotivated and supportive group of SMOs, largely formed of DRHMNZ and RNZCGPfellows and trainees; FACEMs and FACRRMs. The flexible and multi-disciplinarynature of the Generalist model means we can offer unique career developmentopportunities tailored to individual clinicians.

If you enjoy living within small rural communitiesor are wanting a change in lifestyle, then the West Coast, and South Westlandin particular, could be for you. For more information on the West Coastand why is such a great part of the country, you can viewmore informationhere

• Vocationally registered GP or onthe pathway to achieving this
• Ability to gain registrationwith the New Zealand Medical Council

Being part of the Te Whatu Ora, Health New Zealand,our people enjoy access to, flexible working arrangements and a genuine andongoing focus on career development.

Te Whatu Ora, Health New Zealand believes thatdiversity and inclusion is key to ensure we deliver the best care for ourdiverse population. As an organisation we are inclusive and equal opportunityemployer that welcomes and respects everyone.

If you are keen on an affordable lifestyle,increased work-life balance, and living in a naturally stunning part of theworld, all while working in a great role and supporting a truly excellent groupof people, then this is the opportunity for you.

Please apply online via our careers website or tofor further questions, please contact:Amy Walker, West CoastRecruitment Partner, email: [e-mail]

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