Location : Wairarapa Hospital Service : Senior Medical Officers (SMO) Contract : Permanent - Full time - Part time Salary : As per ASMS MECA dependant on experience Vacancy Ref : 6622397 We are committed to honouring Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its principles by ensuring our partnership with Maori are at the forefront of all our conversations. We believe in improving, promoting, and protecting the health and well-being of the Wairarapa community. Welcome to the Wairarapa Region. The Wairarapa is a vibrant and culturally diverse region with plenty of recreational activities, world-class walking and cycling tracks, relatively affordable housing, and beautifully restored historic towns. The region offers New Zealand's premiere shopping and food destinations thanks to its designer boutiques, specialist shops, cafes and restaurants along with award-winning vineyards. Wairarapa affords that kiwi lifestyle for all members of the family, with quality schools, strong community spirit, great beaches, rivers, and mountain ranges, and best of all you won't waste any time sitting in traffic jams! Learn more about living in the fabulous Wairarapa click here . Korero mo te turanga - About the role We are looking for a full-time or part-time Emergency Physician(s) to join our enthusiastic team. If you are a FACEM or an International ED Physician looking to balance a new opportunity in a small and dynamic ED with our wonderful Wairarapa lifestyle, then this may well be the place for you! We will also consider applications from Rural Hospital Specialists. Wairarapa ED is a busy teaching emergency department seeing approximately 17,000 patients per year (20% paediatric), with an admission rate of about 30%. We work closely with primary care to develop care pathways and better manage acute demand. The next few years will bring exciting developments as we continue to work together to meet the needs of our population. Wairarapa Hospital is committed to clinical excellence in all disciplines. You will be encouraged to take part in clinical audits and peer reviews to ensure quality clinical care is provided. Clinical co-operation with neighbouring hospitals is a feature of our work, with an established regional Critical Care Network and a telemedicine trial in development. Mo to matou ropu - About our team You will join our Emergency Medicine team of Emergency Physicians, Medical Officers, Nurses and Administration staff, supported by tertiary, primary care, paramedic and LifeFlight colleagues. Wairarapa Hospital is a secondary hospital with a capacity of up to 90 beds, servicing an urban and rural population of 50,000. There is a Level 4 Emergency Department with an associated High Dependency Unit, providing 24-hour acute and elective care in general and orthopaedic surgery, medicine, obstetrics and gynaecology, psychiatry, anaesthetics and paediatrics. What can we offer to help with your decision? We are interested in what hours of work may suit you. We are happy to accommodate a range of options including Full Time or Part Time, permanent or Fixed Term. An attractive relocation package including accommodation and travel assistance can be negotiated. Wairarapa Hospital also provides ongoing support to staff with further education and learning opportunities. Mou - About you The ideal candidate will have: Specialist qualification in emergency medicine Vocational registration or eligibility for vocational registration in the specialty with the Medical Council of New Zealand High level of skill and competence in emergency medicine Evidence of contribution and participation in the development of emergency medicine, through membership or participation in professional groups or working parties Relevant experience and qualification in paediatric emergency medicine Here at Wairarapa District we embrace diversity and welcome applications from all people, including all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, disability and religions. A diverse and inclusive workforce means that we are better positioned to understand and serve our community. For further information please contact Leeann Campbell, People & Capability Recruitment Specialist on (027) 575 4792 or email Vacancy Closing : Open until all successful applicants appointed. #J-18808-Ljbffr