Rural Emergency Medicine Specialist

• Rural Emergency Medicine Specialist, Health New Zealand Lakes, Taupō Hospital
• Permanent, Full or Part Time
• Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is seeking an experienced and dedicated Rural Emergency Medicine Specialist to join the team at Taupō Hospital.

We are committed to upholding the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.

About the Role

• This is a fantastic opportunity for an Emergency Specialist to work in a rural hospital setting where your broad skillset will be essential.
• You'll be providing 24/7 medical cover to the Taupō community of approximately 41,000 residents, managing a diverse range of acute presentations from initial diagnosis and treatment to discharge, or stabilization and transfer to secondary/tertiary care centers when needed.
• If you have a background working in smaller, less-resourced rural hospitals, you'll appreciate the scope of practice and autonomy this role offers. You wont be without support as Taupō has recently increased the junior doctor cohort to compliment the SMO team alongside a competent nursing and medical student team.

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About the team/service/location

• You'll be part of a small, highly competent, and supportive medical team that values collaborative care. The scope of emergency work is broad, offering a professionally stimulating environment where you'll utilize your full generalist expertise daily. This service is key to the health and well-being of the surrounding rural community.
• Taupō is more than just a place to work; it's an incredible lifestyle destination. Situated on the shores of Lake Taupō, New Zealand's largest lake, the region offers unparalleled access to outdoor activities, including fishing, boating, tramping, skiing on the nearby mountains, and world-class mountain biking.

For more information on living and working in Taupō click here

About You

• You are a highly adaptable and experienced Emergency Medicine Specialist who thrives in a rural environment and is comfortable applying a broad generalist knowledge to diagnose and treat patients independently.

To be eligible for this role, you must either:

• Hold (or be within three months of obtaining) your Emergency Medicine qualification; AND
• Hold or be eligible for General Registration/Specialist Vocational Registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand (MCNZ).

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

How to Apply

To apply please click apply now. All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Clinical Lead, Dr Ralston DSouza and or the Medical Management Unit Administrator, Sarah Gray.

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.