Internal Medicine Physician

JobSpace; Hastings; On-site; NZD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora in Hawke's Bay invites an Internal Medicine Physician to join our general medicine team in Hastings. The role includes acute and general medicine care, with opportunities for subspecialty work and outpatient clinics.

Applicants should hold FRACP or be eligible for registration with the Medical Council of NZ. You will provide clinical leadership to the multidisciplinary team and contribute to quality improvement and service development.

Qualifications

• FRACP or equivalent and specialist registration with the Medical Council of NZ.
• Experience in acute and general medicine; leadership capability.
• Interest in service development and quality improvement.

Responsibilities

• Provide ward-based care for acute presentations.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams and coordinate patient care.
• Participate in outpatient clinics and contribute to service development.

Skills

FRACP

Specialist registration

Clinical leadership

Acute medicine

Education

FRACP or equivalent

Job description

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We are looking for an Internal Medicine Physician with enthusiasm for providing high quality acute and general medicine care to join our team in general medical. Subspecialty work can be accommodated as part of the position and any specialty will be considered.

Hawkes Bay has a diverse population of 162,000 people in both urban and remote rural areas. Services are primarily provided at Hawke's Bay Fallen Soldiers Memorial Hospital, Hastings which has a 400-bed capacity - one of the largest provincial hospitals in New Zealand. The general medicine department looks after more than 8,000 admissions per year, across 4 medical wards and a 20-bed acute assessment unit. There are currently 8 teams run with registrar, house officer, and trainee intern support. The medical department as a whole maintains a strong collegial relationship with a robust education calendar, and comprises more than 40 physicians across a number of specialties. There are currently workstreams dedicated to supporting the improvement of patient outcomes, reviewing models of care, improving patient flow, and addressing inequity in healthcare. Hawkes Bay offers excellent work-life balance, sun, beaches, exceptional outdoor adventures, great schools, mountains and skiing close by, wonderful food and stunning wineries, vibrant cities and plenty more to boast about.

The successful applicant should have FRACP or equivalent and be registered (or is eligible for registration) as a specialist with the Medical Council of New Zealand. As an Internal Medicine Physician, you will have a broad range of skills and be comfortable dealing with the care of undifferentiated presentations to acute medicine. They will be able to provide clinical leadership to the multidisciplinary team, with a commitment to continuous quality improvement. Although the main focus will be ward based care of acute presentations, time for out-patient clinics and service development/innovation will be included.

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.