GP - Hospice
1 day ago
Te Mahi/About the Position
We are seeking a GP or GP registrar interested in working with the Hospice team.
This is a part time role on a fixed term (0.5FTE) contract for one year.
The expectation is that the experience and knowledge gained from this position will be taken back into the community to help strengthen the provision of quality palliative care to all who need it.
The position is 0.5 FTE during the week and there is an on- call requirement of approx. one weekend on call every 6 weeks (Friday evening until Monday morning). Mentoring and support will be provided by the specialist staff with ample educational opportunities.
He momo/About you
We are seeking expressions of interest from GPs or GP registrars who would like to gain experience in palliative care by working in the Nurse Maude Hospice Inpatient Unit as a member of the Integrated Palliative Care team.
Ki te huanga/Benefits of working at Nurse Maude
As well as joining a friendly and supportive team in a varied and rewarding role, Nurse Maude offers:
- Wellbeing - The wellbeing of our staff is very important to us. We offer discounts on a range of wellbeing activities including gym memberships, massages, eye tests and glasses, mole checks, dentures and free counselling services
- Staff Discounts - You will have access to a range of great staff discounts with our suppliers including discounted preschool
- Health Insurance- Discounted health insurance through Southern Cross
- Staff Development - We encourage and support personal and professional development through study and research
- Hourly rate - Your experience is recognised with competitive rates
Te Whakahaerenga/ The Organisation
Nurse Maude has been caring for the community since 1896. Our reputation for delivering client focused, high-quality home support and nursing care is due in no small measure to the experience, professionalism, commitment and sheer drive of our people.
The significant contribution that primary care makes to the care of palliative patients in the community is well recognised by Nurse Maude and the Canterbury District Health Board. As part of its Integrated Palliative Care model, Nurse Maude has formalised GP involvement in the Hospice.
Ki aro/Interested?
If you are interested in a new challenge, we would love to hear from you. For more information or a confidential conversation, please don't hesitate to contact Dr Julia Holyoake, Medical Director, on or ,nz
Please note, applicants may not be contacted regarding the status of their application until the New Year. If you are keen, please do not hesitate in applying. We look forward to hearing from you
Closing date for expressions of interest: 9/01/2026
