Waikato Hospital, HamiltonPermanent, Part time 0.8 FTERostered shifts between 0800 – 0200 with the occasional on call between 0200 - 0800 Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we're building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whanau-centred care, and excellence.
About the Role We are seeking an experienced Emergency Medicine Specialist to join our Emergency Medicine team here at Waikato Hospital.
As a successful Emergency Medicine Specialist you will play a key role in providing Emergency Medicine to about 90,000 people per year, or 220-250 a day. Our ED is the primary Emergency Medicine service for about 300,000 people based in Hamilton and the surrounding district, secondary for the entire Waikato DHB region (500,000 people), and a tertiary centre for the Te Manawa Taki region (1 million people, stretching from East Cape to Taranaki, and Coromandel to Mt Ruapehu). We admit to a hospital campus with all subspecialties, including Plastics, Psychiatry, Cardiothoracic and Neurosurgery, with over 600 beds on site.
Using your excellent leadership skills while on the floor with the rest of the team, you will be responsible for oversight of about 35 junior staff, including on the floor education, and have the opportunity to participate further in the formal teaching program as desired using your broad skill set in all major components of Emergency Medicine.
Joining a friendly and dynamic team of 25 Emergency Physicians providing care to all patients, you will enjoy working in a multidisciplinary team environment. Clinical support duties are varied, with a wide range of opportunities, including the chance to participate on a broad level if desired.
About the Team/Service/ Location Health NZ Te Whatu Ora - Waikato District is the largest employer in the region and promotes a healthy work-life balance, especially with the vast outdoor activities the region has to offer. Waikato District serves a population of more than 425,000 and covers more than 21,000km2. Our staff live in a variety of environments, including the restaurant strip in central Hamilton, a variety of suburban and rural environments, and the surf beach of Raglan less than an hour's drive away.
Mou | About you This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a high performing team. You will be a qualified Emergency Physician with strong relationship management skills and can build rapport inside and outside the department.
Qualities that will help you succeed:
A desire to practice medicine in a multidisciplinary team environment, including teaching and lifelong learningA well rounded background in Emergency Medicine, hold FACEM or global equivalent.Ability to self-motivate and deliver on outcomesBe eligible for an Annual Practising Certificate and vocational scope of Emergency Medicine with the Medical Council of New Zealand.Fit into a cohesive team culture of collaborative practice, openness, humour and respect across disciplinesCompetency with te ao Maori, tikanga, and te reo Maori or a commitment to starting your journey and taking ownership of your learning and growthExperience in upholding Te Tiriti principals and frameworks, and the application of Matauranga Maori and Kaupapa Maori approaches, particularly as they apply in healthcare settings. How to Apply Please click 'Apply online' or apply via our Waikato Careers Website. All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal.
Closing date; Open until filled
Please note, we will be reviewing applications when received
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