TeWhatu Ora Health New Zealand, Nelson Marlborough seeks an experienced Psychiatrist to join the Mental Health & Addiction services.
Permanent full-time 1.0FTE (80 hours a fortnight)
On-call allowance
Nelson, New Zealand
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.
Nelson offers all the luxuries and attractions one would desire. It is well connected to the rest of New Zealand and the world via its centrally located and well served domestic airport terminal.
The schools are excellent. There are three national parks nearby providing ample opportunities for quality family-time and appreciation of nature's wonders.
The region is renowned for its breath-taking natural landscapes, with stunning geography capturing everything from unbelievably long golden beaches to rugged mountains and untouched forests.
Nelson, where healthcare meets adventure, offers endless opportunities for mountain biking, walking/hiking, water sports, and skiing.
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 huanga o tenei mahi (The benefits of this position)
The salary for this position is based on the current Senior Medical and Dental Officer collective agreement dependent on skills, experience, and vocational registration in NZ.
Receive a generous annual allowance to cover your continued medical education expenses (including associated travel and accommodation costs) as well as paid time off to attend events including international conferences.
Have access to an employer matched Superannuation contribution of up to 6% of annual earnings.
Be reimbursed competitive relocation, accommodation, and car rental expenses (conditions apply).
Nga mohiohio e pa ana ki tenei mahi (About this position)
The successful applicant will :
Deliver quality acute services in-patient and community based in Nelson.
Join a supportive multidisciplinary team including Registrars, mental health nurses, and social workers.
Be responsible for leadership and further development of the Community Assessment Team as well as developing a consultation-liaison service in keeping with evidence-based and best practice models.
Liaise with whanau and others involved in patients' care, as well as make referrals to community services.
Ko wai he kaitono totika? (Who is an appropriate applicant?)
The ideal applicant will :
Bring your psychiatric expertise to improve mental health for acute in-patient and community in the region.
Hold Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists, or equivalent.
Be eligible for an Annual Practising Certificate and vocational registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand.
Have experience including providing assessment, diagnosis, and treatment interventions to individuals suffering from mental health and addictive disorders.
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 providing 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!
#J-18808-Ljbffr