Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora, Nelson Marlborough seeks an experienced Psychiatrist - Adult Community Mental Health.
Permanent full-time (part-time negotiable) Negotiable start date No on-call or weekend required A matou ropu (About our team) The Nelson Marlborough region, located at the summit of the South Island in Aotearoa, New Zealand, is spectacular.
It is a great place to live for both work and leisure.
Blenheim offers all the luxuries and attractions one would desire, especially with the Marlborough Sounds and National Parks nearby.
Blenheim, Marlborough - where healthcare meets paradise, is a fantastic, secure, and pleasant place to raise a family and enjoy the best of "kiwilife."
Marlborough, which also boasts 2400 hours of sunlight annually, contains 20% of New Zealand's coastline, making it unique.
Blenheim, Marlborough is where healthcare meets adventure; sailing and mountain biking are two of the many easily accessible outdoor activities.
The region offers endless opportunities for skilling, water sports, and walking/hiking.
It also has a reputation for its award-winning wines, fine art, local theatre, conventional centre, and peaceful approach to life.
Our vision is for all people to live well, get well, and stay well, and our mission is to work with the people of our community to promote, encourage, and enable their health, well-being, and independence.
Respect, innovation, teamwork, and integrity represent our fundamental values.
Nga mohiohio e pa ana ki tenei mahi (About this position) The successful applicant will: Deliver quality services to a population of approximately 49,000 in Blenheim.
Join a supportive multidisciplinary team including Medical Officers, Clinical Psychologists, Occupational Therapists, Registered Nurses, Social Workers, and employment specialists.
Have the perfect opportunity to achieve amazing work/life balance and enjoy one of New Zealand's most sought-after regions with no on-call or weekend requirements.
Ko wai he kaitono totika?
(Who is an appropriate applicant?)
The ideal applicant will: Bring their psychiatric skills and experience to an acute secondary care hospital and contribute to how healthcare is delivered in Blenheim.
Hold Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists, or equivalent.
Be eligible for an Annual Practising Certificate and vocational registration of Psychiatry with the Medical Council of New Zealand.
Have experience in consult-liaison psychiatry (preferred but not essential).
Work with others to promote a cohesive team culture of collaborative practice, openness, humour, and respect across disciplines.
Demonstrate commitment to continuing medical education and professional development.
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!
How do I apply?
For general enquiries please contact our recruitment team on or +64 3 539 5777.
For more information or informal discussions please contact: Rita Van Iddekinge - Operational Support Manager, Dr Craig Fenwick - Clinical Director, Dr Neil Yorke - Head of Department and General Adult Psychiatry, To apply please click Apply Now, or follow this link to complete our online registration and application forms.
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).
W21-259 Closing date: Open until filled.
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 recruit for cultural competence.
He waka eke noa.
We are all in this together.
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