Orthopaedic Surgeon (PT 0.8FTE) — Trauma & Elective, Nelson

JobSpace; Nelson; On-site; NZD 140,000 - 220,000; Part time

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora in Nelson is seeking an Orthopaedic Specialist to provide patient-centred care across consultation, diagnosis, and treatment for trauma and elective cases. You will perform surgical procedures with a strong focus on patient safety and participate in the on-call roster, managing acute orthopaedic emergencies.

You will work closely with multidisciplinary teams to develop and deliver individualised care plans, contribute to quality improvement, and provide teaching

Qualifications

• Fellowship of the Royal Australian College of Surgeons or equivalent.
• Eligible for Annual Practising Certificate with a vocational scope of Orthopaedic Surgery.
• Proven expertise in both trauma and elective orthopaedic procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient-centred care across consultation, diagnosis, and treatment for trauma and elective cases.
• Perform surgical procedures with emphasis on patient safety.
• Participate in the on-call roster and manage acute orthopaedic emergencies.
• Work with multidisciplinary teams to develop and deliver care plans.
• Contribute to quality improvement and provide teaching/mentorship to junior doctors and medical students.

Skills

Orthopaedic surgery

Trauma & elective

Teaching

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

Fellowship RACS or equivalent

Annual Practising Certificate (orthopaedic surgery)

NZ Medical Council vocational scope eligibility

Job description

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora in Nelson is seeking an Orthopaedic Specialist to provide patient-centred care across consultation, diagnosis, and treatment for trauma and elective cases. You will perform surgical procedures with a strong focus on patient safety and participate in the on-call roster, managing acute orthopaedic emergencies.

You will work closely with multidisciplinary teams to develop and deliver individualised care plans, contribute to quality improvement, and provide teaching