Consultant Geriatrician

Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand, Nelson Marlborough seeks a motivated and enthusiastic Consultant Geriatrician to join the Specialist Health of Older Persons' team.

Permanent part-time 0.8FTE (64 hours a fortnight) Join a great team working to make a difference. No on-call or call-back requirements Development opportunities, ACC, community and orthogeriatrics Nelson Hospital, Nelson, New Zealand Nga mohiohio e pa ana ki teneimahi (About this position)

The successful applicant will: Deliver quality services to improve the health of the older adult population in Nelson. Join a supportive multidisciplinary team including occupational therapists, physiotherapists, social workers, and other medical specialties to provide assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation. Engage with the wider clinical community and practice varied, challenging, and rewarding geriatric medicine. Achieve an amazing work/life balance and enjoy one of New Zealand's most sought-after regions with no on-call or call-back requirements. Ko wai he kaitono totika? (Who is an appropriate applicant?)

You will: Bring your specialist geriatric expertise to an acute secondary care hospital and contribute to advancing the care of the elderly in the region. Know that every older person you provide care for may one day be you. 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. Fit into a cohesive team culture of collaborative practice, openness, humour, and respect across disciplines. Collegiality and collaboration across all disciplines are key to our delivery of a successful service to our patients and our community.

If this sounds like the sort of environment that you will thrive in, then we want to hear from you

Nga huanga o tenei mahi (The benefits of this position) The salary for this position is based on the current Senior Medical and Dental Officer collective agreement dependent on skills, experience, and vocational registration in NZ.

In addition to your salary you will: Receive a generous annual allowance to cover your continued medical education expenses (including associated travel and accommodation costs) as well as paid time off to attend events including international conferences. Have access to an employer-matched Superannuation contribution of up to 6% of annual earnings. Be reimbursed for competitive relocation, accommodation, and car rental expenses (conditions apply). This is an incredible region of Aotearoa - New Zealand with a lovely climate boasting some of the highest annual sunshine hours year after year and is a wonderful place to work and enjoy life.

The schools are excellent, and Nelson is well connected to the rest of New Zealand and the world via its centrally located and well-served domestic airport terminal.

There are three national parks nearby providing ample opportunities for quality family time and appreciation of nature's wonders.

The region is renowned for its breathtaking natural landscapes, with stunning geography capturing everything from unbelievably long golden beaches to rugged mountains and untouched forests.

These magnificent features offer endless opportunities for mountain biking, walking/hiking, water sports, and skiing. The region is also well known for its café culture, wineries, art, crafts, and relaxed lifestyle.

To explore all these ingredients for a better work/life balance, please visit.

A matou ropu (About our team) Nelson Marlborough Health is the main health provider for the region serving a population of approximately 150,000. Nearly 3,000 strong, we are the largest employer in the region.

Our main locations are Nelson and Wairau Hospitals, but we are spread across the region and service all parts of the community.

Our work can be challenging, but we are up for it. We have a great team and we work hard to make a difference. We value integrity, innovation, respect, and teamwork.

Etahi atu mohiohio (More Information)

For general enquiries please contact Athena Nguyen - SMO Recruiter.

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