Palliative Care Specialist

1 week ago

Christchurch, New Zealand Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Full time

Palliative Care Specialist, Christchurch | Permanent, 0.7 FTE plus on call
- ** Make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients and their whānau at a pivotal time.**

Join a highly respected, compassionate, and collegial palliative care team in the South Island - s largest district. This is your opportunity to bring both skill and heart to a role where your work truly matters.

**What we offer**:

- A supportive and collaborative multidisciplinary team environment
- Opportunities to lead, teach, and contribute to service development
- Access to ongoing professional development and research opportunities
- A beautiful, affordable lifestyle in Ōtautahi Christchurch - close to mountains, beaches, and vineyards

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.

**About the Role**

As a Palliative Care Specialist, you will provide expert clinical care to patients with life-limiting illness across inpatient, outpatient, and community settings. You will work as part of a well-established and collaborative team, participating in shared care with primary and specialty services to ensure patients and their whānau receive the best possible care.

You will also have the opportunity to contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate education, quality improvement initiatives, and service development across the region.

**About the Team | Canterbury Integrated Palliative Care Service**

Our interdisciplinary palliative care team provides services across Canterbury Hospitals, Nurse Maude Hospice Inpatient Unit (11 beds), Aged Residential Care Facilities as well as for those resident in community settings. This role will be predominantly working across the Inpatient Unit, Aged Residential Care and community teams, based at the Nurse Maude site. We are passionate about delivering holistic, equitable, and culturally safe care. The team includes Medical Specialists, Nurse Practitioners, Clinical Nurse Specialists, Allied Health professionals, volunteers and administrative support.

**About you**

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

- Fellowship of the RACP or equivalent, with specialist training in palliative medicine
- Vocational registration (or eligibility for) with the Medical Council of New Zealand
- Demonstrated experience in providing specialist palliative care services
- A commitment to equity, cultural safety, and Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles
- Collaborative team spirit and excellent communication skills

**Working at Health New Zealand**

**How to Apply**

**Job details**:
**Job Reference**:

PC3787747**Location**:

- South Island - Canterbury - Christchurch**Job type**:

Permanent Full time**Expertise**:

- Clinical - Senior Medical Officers, Medical Officers and Fellows - Palliative Care**Closes**:

29-Aug-2025

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