Emergency Medicine Consultant (FACEM or equivalent) Emergency Medicine Specialists 3 or 6 months fixed term
Full or Part-Time Positions Available
Want to make a difference in Emergency Medicine somewhere quintessentially Kiwi?
Is work-life balance important to you?
It's about time! Nau mai haere mai ki te Tairawhiti!
Tairawhiti is one of the most beautiful, and sunny parts of Aotearoa New Zealand. With a population of just under 50,000 with approximately 80% in the city of Turanga-nui-a-kiwa Gisborne the region is culturally rich and unique with a high proportion of Maori (55%).
While the rugged geography and dispersed population provide an ideal setting for outdoor pursuits such as surfing, cycling, camping and outdoor adventures, it also creates challenges and opportunities in delivering healthcare across the region.
He aha te mea nui o te ao? Maku e ki atu, he tangata, he tangata, he tangata What is the most important thing in this world? It is people, it is people, it is people. We believe in this whakatauki (proverb). It's what makes us give our best for the people of Tairawhiti every day. We offer a unique opportunity to join the Emergency Department at Gisborne Hospital. In addition to bringing your Emergency Medicine expertise, you will be able to make a significant contribution to address inequities in health care. You will become familiar with Te Reo and Te Ao Maori and play an important role in our mission to becoming more responsive to the needs of Tangata Whenua (the people of this land).
As the hospital expands, we anticipate other opportunities including leadership, participation in aeromedical retrievals, medical education and EM outreach services. The Emergency Department has been recently accredited for training for Rural Hospitalist Medicine Training Program registrars and accreditation for ACEM training registrars is anticipated.
Who we are Gisborne Hospital is the primary health care facility on the East Cape of Aotearoa New Zealand. The Hospital is a 115-bed teaching hospital and has inpatient services in medical and surgical, women's health and paediatrics. Total yearly attendances of 25,000 and a 20 percent admission rate. The department has 14 beds including resuscitation and isolation bays. There is access to onsite laboratory and radiology facilities (CT, US, MRI). The group is comprised of FACEM or vocationally registered emergency specialist working with urgent care doctors. The department is provisionally accredited as an ACEM training site.
Enjoy the benefits of working with us Excellent exposure to a wide variety of pathologies in a mixed Emergency DepartmentMinimal bed block with outstanding compliance against the 6-hour targetAttractive salary package including special allowances outside of the ASMS MECAAccommodation and vehicle packageCME package of $16K annuallyAccess to employer-matched Superannuation contribution of up to 6% annual earningAccess to 10 weeks of leave annually (this may not apply to a fixed term position)Why Turanga-nui-a-kiwa (Gisborne)? If you're looking work-life balance, this is the place to be! Gisborne is the first place in the world to see the sun, and also holds the title of New Zealand's surfing capital. With a sunny climate and both amazing beaches and picturesque landscapes, you are spoiled for choice when it comes to outdoor fun. Many options of consistent surf breaks make it easy to get in a surf before or after work, or explore one of the many walking tracks, paddle a waka on the river, or ride the local mountain bike park! Gisborne also boasts a varied cultural scene, as the home of festivals like Rhythm and Vines, First Light Wine and Food, and Te Tairawhiti Arts. The influence of the region's large Maori population is deeply felt in the language, art, and culture you can experience here.
To be part of our Waka (boat/canoe), you will have: Registration or be eligible for registration as a Medical Practitioner with the Medical Council of New ZealandFellowship of the Australasian College of Emergency Medicine (FACEM) or EquivalentDemonstrated clinical experience in the management of high acuity complex patientsStrong communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to develop partnerships and work collaboratively within a teamA commitment to clinical excellence and delivering equitable healthcareNew Zealand residency or meet eligibility criteria to immigrate to New ZealandTo apply Please apply online at www.hauoratairawhiti.org.nz (We only accept online applications)For general enquiries, please contact ******For questions about this position, please contact Dr. Matthew Marion FACEM , Head of Department: ******Position Description | Emergency Medicine Specialist
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