Urgent Care Doctor

Tamaki Health; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 180,000 - 270,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Flexible rostering

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Tamaki Health is seeking an Urgent Care Doctor for Riccarton Clinic in Christchurch, New Zealand. The role involves delivering acute care to patients with minor injuries and illnesses, working within a supportive, skilled team.

Ideal candidates will have registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand and experience in urgent care. Flexible rostering is offered, along with competitive remuneration, ensuring an excellent work-life balance in a busy clinical environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in urgent care, emergency medicine, or acute care settings.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Commitment to health equity and culturally responsive practice.

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, and treat acute presentations in an urgent care setting.
• Perform procedures and treatments within scope of practice.
• Request and interpret investigations as clinically appropriate.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Decision-making

Communication

Patient management

Education

Registration with Medical Council of New Zealand

Job description

• Locations 4 Yaldhurst Road, Christchurch, Canterbury, 8041, NZ

Job Description

Urgent Care Doctor– Riccarton

• Work in an accredited Urgent Care service seeing a broad range of acute presentations
• Supportive multidisciplinary team
• Access to purpose-built facilities, including onsite pharmacy, radiology and comprehensive support services
• Permanent role based in Christchurch

About us

Riccarton Clinic is a well-established, multidisciplinary healthcare provider located at Church Corner in Upper Riccarton, Christchurch. We offer both comprehensive General Practice and accredited Urgent Care services, delivering a wide range of healthcare support to promote the physical and mental wellbeing of our community. General Practice services operate on weekdays, while our Urgent Care service is open from 8.00am to 8.00pm, seven days a week, 365 days a year.

With a collaborative team of more than 110 healthcare professionals and a range of onsite support services, we are committed to providing high-quality, accessible, and patient‑centred care to enrolled patients, casual visitors, and the wider community. We are deeply committed to health equity, ensuring all individuals, regardless of background, receive respectful, inclusive, and exceptional care.

About the role

We are seeking an Urgent Care Doctor to join our experienced clinical team. This role focuses on delivering acute, episodic care to walk‑in patients presenting with a wide range of minor injuries, illnesses, and urgent healthcare needs.

You will work alongside a highly skilled multidisciplinary team, providing timely assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and referral where required while contributing to safe and efficient patient flow.

This is a permanent role with flexibility across rostered shifts.

Key responsibilities include:

• Assess, diagnose, and treat acute presentations in an urgent care setting.
• Perform procedures and treatments within scope of practice.
• Request and interpret investigations as clinically appropriate.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and follow up on results.
• Support efficient patient flow and service delivery.
• Work collaboratively with nurses and the wider clinical team.

What we are looking for:

We are looking for a clinically confident doctor who enjoys working in a fast‑paced environment and delivering high‑quality urgent care.

The successful candidate will ideally possess:

• Registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand and current APC.
• Experience in urgent care, emergency medicine, or acute care settings.
• Strong clinical assessment and decision‑making skills.
• Excellent communication and patient management skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Commitment to health equity and culturally responsive practice.

What we offer:

• A supportive and collaborative clinical team.
• Competitive remuneration.
• Flexible rostering to support work‑life balance.
• Diverse clinical presentations in a busy urgent care environment.

To apply:

If you are interested in joining our team at Riccarton Clinic, please click the Apply button to submit your CV and cover letter.