General Practitioner

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora - Taranaki; New Plymouth; On-site; NZD 72,000 - 108,000; Part time

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora - Taranaki invites applications for a General Practitioner to provide primary healthcare across all life stages. You will work with nurse practitioners, nurses, allied health and community partners to deliver accessible, high-quality care.

You will deliver comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, treatment and ongoing management, plus preventative care, health promotion and chronic disease management, while developing trusted relationships with patients and whānau.

Qualifications

• Rural/general practice experience or exposure in a similar setting.
• Ability to work within an interdisciplinary healthcare team.
• Strong communication and patient-centered care approach.

Responsibilities

• Provide primary healthcare services across all life stages.
• Deliver comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, treatment and ongoing management.
• Deliver preventative care, health promotion and chronic disease management.
• Develop and maintain trusted relationships with patients and whānau.
• Collaborate with nurses, allied health and community partners.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and meet regulatory requirements.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and service development.
• Support equitable health outcomes with whānau-centred care.

Skills

Rural health experience

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education

Vocational registration as GP

Job description

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Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora - Taranaki – New Plymouth, North Island

Part time, Contract, Casual/Temporary

13d ago , from Taranaki District Health Board

• 0.6 FTE fixed term contract for 12 months
• Play a pivotal role in rural health

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

As a general practitioner, you will provide primary healthcare services, supporting patients across all stages of life. You will work alongside nurse practitioners, nurse, allied health and community partners to deliver accessible high-quality healthcare.

Provide comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, treatment and ongoing management of patients

Deliver preventative healthcare, health promotion and chronic disease management

Develop and maintain trusted relationships with patients and whānau

Collaborate effectively with other health professionals and community services

Maintain accurate clinical records and meet professional and regulatory requirements

Participate in quality improvement initiatives and contribute to service development

Support equitable health outcomes with a focus on culturally safe and whānau centred care

About the Team/Service/ Location

The South Taranaki Rural Health General Practice,locatedat Hāwera Hospital, is a modern service run by a team of senior skilled clinicians such as general practitioners, nurse practitioners, practice nurses, and rural/urgent care doctors. We aim to provide a welcoming, safe environment for all with a focus on equity and patient-centred care.

About you

To be successful, you will have:

Vocational registration as a general practitioner

Previousexperience in a rural setting/general practiceworking in an acute,complexand chronic condition management model

• The ability to work collaboratively in an interdisciplinary team

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.