General Practitioner | Oamaru, South Island | Permanent

Good Together; Oamaru; On-site; NZD 220,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare recruitment agency is seeking a permanent General Practitioner in Oamaru, New Zealand. You will join a friendly team, manage around 24 patients daily, and enjoy a vibrant outdoor lifestyle. Full registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand is required. International candidates are welcome and will receive relocation support.

Benefits

Relocation allowance

Support with MCNZ application

Qualifications

• Eligible for full registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand.
• Professional practitioner keen to work in a welcoming community.

Responsibilities

• Join a team of up to 2 doctors and provide excellent healthcare.
• Manage a maximum of 24 patients per day.
• Participate in weekend on-call requirements.

Skills

Patient-centred care

Exceptional communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Elder care specialty

Education

Full registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand

Job description

Overview

Mountains and waterfalls, hiking, native bush adventures, fishing, kayaking, mountain biking, skiing, arts & culture. Active lifestyle and community focus in Oamaru, with a range of outdoor and cultural experiences from the mountains to the sea.

KEY INFORMATION

– Permanent General Practitioner 8/10 - 10/10
– Oamaru, South Canterbury
– Outdoors and cultural lifestyle

THE ROLE

Our client has an opportunity for a General Practitioner to join their team on a permanent basis.

• 8/10 or more
• Interest or specialty in elder care
• Maximum 24 patients per day
• Weekend on call requirement on a 5-6 week cycle

THE PRACTICE and THE TEAM

You’ll be working with a friendly team of up to 2 doctors, 2 practice nurses, a receptionist and practice manager, all with a passion for delivering excellent health care to their Oamaru community. Support is provided to the practice via the PHO with a Health Improvement Practitioner, Health Coach, and a Community Support Worker. With 2000 enrolled patients, you’ll quickly get to know the long established residents and young families making this part of Aotearoa their home.

LOCATION

The Steam Punk capital of New Zealand, Oamaru offers a range of cultural and outdoor experiences. The sea, Southern lakes and rivers provide the water element, and the mountains are in sight for the avid skier and hiker. Explore the Alps to Ocean trails or the historical city of Dunedin, just an hour’s drive further south of Oamaru.

There’s something for everyone in this vibrant town so start planning your playtime!

ABOUT YOU

You’ll have current – or be eligible for – full registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand. Patient-centred, exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, professional practitioner keen to make their mark in a welcoming community.

International candidates are welcome to apply and will be offered support from Good Together with their MCNZ application, and a relocation allowance.

Check out the area here: https://www.newzealand.com/int/oamaru/

We’d love you to apply for this permanent full-time General Practitioner role in the gorgeous town of Oamaru, South Canterbury. Please contact Moana at Good Together Health today, Tel [phone] or [e-mail]

We bring good people together in the medical industry to help create healthcare teams and communities that thrive. At Good Together, we’re building a community of medical practices and doctors who are good people that care about supporting each other and bringing balance back to life.

Remuneration: within the $220,000 to $260,000 range FTE