Rural Hospital Generalist Medical Officer - Ashburton

Rural Hospital Generalist Medical Officer - Ashburton Te Whatu Ora, Health New Zealand, leadsthe day-to-day running of our health system across New Zealand, with functionsdelivered at local, district, regional and national levels. It weaves thefunctions of the 20 former District Health Boards into its regional divisionsand district offices, ensuring continuity of services in the health system. Here in Waitaha, Canterbury we deliverhealth services to the almost 600,000 people that live in the Canterburyregion. We are committed to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its principles byensuring our partnership with Maori are at the forefront of all ourconversations. Mo te tunga |About the role AshburtonHospital services the Mid Canterbury Region, which is home to just over 30,000people, from the Rakaia River, to the Rangitata River. You will be part of ateam of Rural Hospital Medical Specialists based at Ashburton Hospital. In thisrole you will be liaising with Christchurch and Burwood Hospitals and providingsupport to general practice teams within the Ashburton District. Inyour down time, Ashburton is a great base for exploring Canterbury with Mt Huttski field only 30 minutes away and the foothills for amazing hiking andbiking. Lake Hood provides the perfectvenue for boating, kayaking and paddle boarding. On-site accommodation will beprovided for the on-call component to the role if you if you aren't located inAshburton. We are seeking a Rural Hospital Medical Specialist or someone who has comparable experience tojoin us in Ashburton. This role is a 0.6 FTE position for 1 year to cover parental leave. In this role you will be overseeing the Acute AssessmentUnit and managing your Teams' patients on the Wards. Support of our RMO's isintegral to this role. You will be involved in our RMO training curriculumusing our state-of-the-art Simulation Suite, leading training sessions andSupervising.  In this role you will work in a collaborativepartnership with the both the hospital and wider community services. Ashburton& Rural Health Services provides a range of Inpatient, Day patient,Outpatient and Community based health services to the community. Pleasenote that applications made via an agency will not be considered. Beingpart Te Whatu Ora, Health New Zealand, Waitaha Canterbury our people enjoyaccess to, flexible working arrangements and a genuine and ongoing focus oncareer development. Webelieve that diversity and inclusion is key to ensure we deliver the best carefor our diverse population. Te Whatu Ora is an inclusive and equal opportunityemployer that welcomes and respects everyone. Apply online, or to find out moreinformation, please contact Amy Walker – Recruitment Specialist. Email: Pleasenote that applications made via an agency will not be considered. Permanent, Permanent/Full Time, Permanent/Part Time #J-18808-Ljbffr