Geriatrician Full Time

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Mō mātou | About us
- Ko ngā tāngata, te mātua mahi - Putting

people at the heart of all we do
- Te
Whatu Ora, Health New Zealand, leads the day-to-day running of our health
system across New Zealand, with functions delivered at local, district,
regional and national levels. It weaves the functions of the 20 former District
Health Boards into its regional divisions and district offices, ensuring
continuity of services in the health system.
As an
organisation we deliver health services to the almost 600,000 people that live
in the Canterbury region. We are committed to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its
principles by ensuring our partnership with Māori are at the forefront of all
our conversations.
Mō te tūnga | About the role
Older Persons Health (OPH) is well regarded for its high quality
of care and comprehensive range of services including rehabilitation, sub-acute
medical care, stroke services, orthomedicine, surgical medicine and community
geriatric medicine.
We provide care
for the older people in Canterbury (population 87,000). Our Christchurch
inpatient services are based at Burwood Hospital in a new (opened 2016),
purpose-built facility with Community services based at Princess Margaret
Hospital and a number of satellite sites.
Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills & Experience
We are looking
for a Geriatrician to join our team of committed and dedicated clinicians in a
full time, permanent post.
We work within
well-resourced interdisciplinary teams and alongside supportive clinical
leaders and managers. The service prides itself on our focus on patient-centred
care and we provide an excellent training experience to medical students and
junior doctors. We support and encourage involvement in clinical research,
quality improvement and development of innovative ways of working.
You must be
eligible for Vocational Registration (NZMC) in Internal Medicine with
postgraduate training in geriatric medicine.
You will need to be eligible to gain registration with the Medical
About Christchurch | Living in Ōtautahi
Ōtautahi,
Christchurch is a great place to live and bring up a family. It is easy to get
around with just a short commute from work to home, no matter where you live in
the city. We are surrounded by beautiful scenery with ample recreational
pursuits on our doorstep. There is a vibrant cultural scene with dining,
theatre, music and a host of other entertainment on offer. Schooling and
university facilities are excellent. Find out more about our city here.

**Our Culture**: What matters
to us
Ko ngā tāngata, te
mātua mahi | Putting
people at the heart of all we do
Health is
ultimately all about people. What - s important around here is the way we care
for and respect others, the responsibility taken for delivering outcomes, and
going about our work with integrity.
Belonging Here
Being part of the
Te Whatu Ora, Health New Zealand, our people enjoy access to, flexible working
arrangements and a genuine and ongoing focus on career development.
Te Whatu Ora,
Health New Zealand believes that diversity and inclusion is key to ensure we
deliver the best care for our diverse population. As an organisation we are
inclusive and equal opportunity employer that welcomes and respects everyone.

Tono ināianei |
find out more information about the recruitment process, please contact Amy Walker, Recruitment Specialist.

The Future of the
Health Industry
may only be performed by a person who has been vaccinated against Covid-19. It
Covid-19. This vaccination requirement includes gaining Booster Doses required
to perform you role under the Health Order.
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