Consultant Geriatrician, Fixed term

1 day ago

Nelson, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time
Consultant Geriatrician, Fixed term at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Nelson Marlborough, Nelson Hospital
  • Nelson Hospital, Nelson
  • 0.9FTE (72 hours a fortnight)
  • Fixed term part-time

Health NZ is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we are building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence.

About the role

Nelson Hospital is seeking a dedicated and experienced Geriatrician to join our multidisciplinary team on a fixed-term, up to 13-month parental leave cover from early February 2025. This is an exciting opportunity to provide high-quality care to older adults in one of New Zealand's most beautiful regions. You will play a pivotal role in delivering comprehensive healthcare for older adults through acute care, rehabilitation, outpatient services, and community-based programs. The position offers a rewarding mix of clinical practice, service development, and team collaboration.

About the Team/Service/Location

The Older Persons Health Service at Nelson Hospital delivers a patient-centred approach to care, providing acute inpatient services, outpatient clinics, and support for age-related health concerns. Our multidisciplinary team is committed to improving the quality of life for older adults by focusing on holistic, compassionate, and evidence-based care.

About you:

The successful candidate will:

  • Deliver high-quality geriatric medical care across inpatient, outpatient, and community settings.
  • Join a supportive multidisciplinary team including occupational therapists, physiotherapists, social workers, and other medical specialties to provide assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation.
  • Have the opportunity to engage with the wider clinical community and practice varied, challenging and rewarding geriatric medicine.
  • Collaborate with primary care providers and other specialists to ensure continuity of care.
  • Participate in service improvement initiatives to enhance patient outcomes.
  • Provide mentorship and teaching to junior doctors and allied health staff.

Skills and experience

The preferred applicant will:

  • Hold Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians or equivalent.
  • Be eligible for an Annual Practising Certificate and vocational scope of Internal Medicine with the Medical Council of New Zealand.
  • Be passionate, patient, and considerate when assessing and treating patients.
  • Demonstrate competency with te ao Māori, tikanga, and te reo Māori or a commitment to starting your journey and taking ownership of your learning and growth.
  • Have experience in projects/initiatives which give effect to Te Tiriti principles and frameworks, and the application of Mātauranga Māori and Kaupapa Māori approaches, particularly as they apply in healthcare settings.

Working for Health New Zealand

Health NZ is the weaving of wellnesses. We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand. The Equity Work Programme at Health NZ focuses on helping everyone in the health system think about equity when they do their work. It also promotes the cultural change needed for the whole system to reach equity in health outcomes.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand is committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations.

Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

  • We want to see the real you in your application and welcome the real you on board if you come and work with us. Skills are gained across many areas of our life, not just informal employment. If you can demonstrate the skills listed in the ad, but the experience was gained through whānau life, community or mahi aroha (volunteering), we encourage you to apply and share your story with us in your cover letter.
  • We particularly welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

How to apply

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For role specific information please contact:

Employer: Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Nelson Marlborough

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