Consultant General Physician +/- a Subspeciality

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora, Nelson Marlborough seeks experienced General Physicians to join the dynamic, supportive, and friendly Department of Medicine
Permanent position, 0.8FTE (64 hours a fortnight) to 1.0FTE (80 hours a fortnight)
- 1:8+ on-call and call-back allowance
- Onsite support by:

- 24hr General Medicine Registrar support
- SMO led Emergency Department
- Acute Cardiology team including interventional service
- 24/7 virtual telestroke
- Full subspecialty support from within Nelson or aligned Tertiary partners.
- Nelson Hospital, Nelson, New Zealand

**Ā mātou rōpū (About our team)**

The Nelson Marlborough region, located at the summit of the South Island in Aotearoa, New Zealand, is spectacular. It is a great place to live for both work and leisure. Nelson offers all the luxuries and attractions one would desire. It is well connected to the rest of New Zealand and the world via its centrally located and well served domestic airport terminal.

Health New Zealand, Nelson Marlborough has approximately 3000 employees, providing health services in the Nelson, Tasman, and Marlborough regions, serving almost 150,000 people. Facilities at Nelson Marlborough include four hospitals (Nelson, Wairau, Alexander, and Murchison Hospitals), a district wide public health service, and four community health Centre's located in Richmond, Marlborough, Motueka, and Golden Bay. Our vision is for all people to live well, get well, and stay well, and our mission is to work with the people of our community to promote, encourage, and enable their health, well-being, and independence. Respect, innovation, teamwork, and integrity represent our fundamental values.

**Ētahi atu mōhiohio (More Information)**

**Ngā huanga o tēnei 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. SECA | ASMS

In addition to your salary, you will:

- Receive a generous annual allowance 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 competitive relocation, accommodation, and car rental expenses _(conditions apply)._

**Ngā mōhiohio e pā ana ki tēnei mahi (About this position)**

The successful applicant will:

- Practice varied and interesting medicine and work with a supportive multidisciplinary team.
- Deliver quality services to improve health of the population in Nelson.
- Participate in the general medicine acute roster with 4 hours average call-back a week.
- Teach and develop our growing junior medical workforce.
- Actively contribute to the critical design of our newly approved 225 clinical services block
- Have an opportunity to achieve work/life balance and enjoy one of New Zealand - s most sought-after regions.

**Ko wai he kaitono tōtika? (Who is an appropriate applicant?)**

The ideal applicant will:

- Bring their general medical expertise and experience to an acute secondary care hospital and contribute to advanced care of the acute inpatients and outpatients in the region.
- Have preferred following subspecialty interests, however, all areas will be considered:

- Renal
- Geriatric
- Stroke Medicine
- Hold Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians or equivalent.
- Be eligible for an Annual Practising Certificate and vocational scope of Internal Medicine/Rural Hospital Medicine with the Medical Council of New Zealand.
- Work with others to promote a cohesive team culture of collaborative practice, openness, humour, and respect across disciplines.
- Demonstrate commitment to continuing medical education and professional development.

Collegiality and collaboration across all disciplines are keys to provide successful services to our patients and community. Should this be the type of environment in which you will thrive, we would like to hear from you

**Me pēhea ahau e tono ai? (How do I apply?)**

For role specific information please contact:

- Whilst it is no longer mandatory, for the health and safety of staff and patients, employees in this role are expected to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 (primary course plus booster)._

N22-806

Applications close**:Open until filled.**

Health New Zealand, Nelson Marlborough strongly endorses Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
- He waka eke noa. We are all in this together._