Part-Time Orthopaedic Surgeon: Trauma & Elective Care (Nelson)

Nelson Marlborough Health; Nelson; On-site; NZD 210,000 - 260,000; Part time

Job summary

Nelson Marlborough Health in Nelson, New Zealand, 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.

You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to develop care plans, contribute to quality improvement, and mentor junior doctors and medical students within a supportive seven-person

Qualifications

• Fellowship of the Royal Australian College of Surgeons or equivalent.
• Proven expertise in both trauma and elective orthopaedic procedures.
• Sub-speciality interest in one or more areas (e.g., lower limb arthroplasty, hand & wrist).
• Eligible for Annual Practising Certificate with a vocational scope of Orthopaedic Surgery.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient-centred care across consultation, diagnosis and treatment for trauma and elective cases.
• Perform surgical procedures with a strong focus on patient safety and participate in the on-call roster.
• Work with multidisciplinary teams to develop and deliver individualised care plans, contribute to quality improvement, and mentor junior doctors and students.

Skills

Orthopaedic surgery

Trauma & elective procedures

Mentorship/teaching

Education

Fellowship of the Royal Australian College of Surgeons or equivalent

Job description

Nelson Marlborough Health in Nelson, New Zealand, 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.

You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to develop care plans, contribute to quality improvement, and mentor junior doctors and medical students within a supportive seven-person