Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora, Nelson Marlborough seeks two experienced Ophthalmologists to join the Ophthalmology department
2x Permanent part-time 0.7-0.8FTE (56-64 hours a fortnight)
On-call allowance
Cover District Wide, Nelson Marlborough regions
The successful candidate will:
Deliver quality services to improve health of the population in Nelson Marlborough District.
Participate in the Ophthalmology roster with on-call
Be part of the busy contemporary ophthalmology service and provide a wide range of general ophthalmology care, supported by a multidisciplinary team including ophthalmologists (with general and specialist training), specialty nurses, orthoptists, optometrists, and technicians.
Supervise and participate in teaching of junior medical workforce.
Enjoy working and living in one of New Zealand's most sought-after regions.
Ko wai he kaitono totika? (Who is an appropriate applicant?)
Bring their medical expertise and experience to improve health in Nelson Marlborough District.
Ability to work independently as a specialist in a provincial district.
Hold Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists or equivalent.
Be eligible for an Annual Practising Certificate with a vocational scope of Ophthalmology with the Medical Council of New Zealand.
Have strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary team to promote a cohesive team culture of collaborative practice, openness, humour, and respect across disciplines.
Demonstrate commitment to continuing professional development and quality improvement.
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!
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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).
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Applications close: Open until filled prior .
Te Whatu Ora – Health New Zealand, Nelson Marlborough strongly endorses Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
We believe that to achieve equity in health outcomes for Maori we need a workforce reflective of the population it serves. We strongly encourage applications from candidates who identify as Maori and we recruit for cultural competence.
He waka eke noa. We are all in this together.
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