Consultant Rural Hospital Medicine

Rural Hospital Medicine Specialist

Taupō Hospital

Permanent

Are you passionate about providing quality healthcare in rural communities? Taupō hospital has an exciting opportunity for you!

This is a fantastic chance to utilise your broad generalist knowledge across both the Emergency Department (ED) and the Inpatient Medicine Ward, making a genuine and meaningful difference in health outcomes for the Taupō community.

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.

About the Role

As a Rural Hospital Medicine Specialist, you will work across both the Emergency Department and the Inpatient ward, and apply your broad, generalist knowledge in a rural setting to serve the Taupō community.

You will be an essential part of delivering quality, integrated care in this unique and rewarding environment.

If you have a background of working in smaller, less-resourced rural hospitals, you will appreciate the scope of practice and autonomy that this role offers. You will not 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.

About the Team/Service/ Location

This community in the South Waikato region has a population of approximately 42,000.

It is a vital healthcare hub, featuring a 24-hour emergency department and a range of inpatient and outpatient services, including a maternity unit and community mental health care.

Taupō is more than just a place to work; it is an incredible lifestyle destination. Situated on the shores of Lake Taupō, New Zealands largest lake, the region offers unparalleled access to outdoor activities, including fishing, boating, tramping, skiing on the nearby Mount Ruapehu, and world-class mountain biking.

Health New Zealand |Te Whatu Ora Lakes provides healthcare from its two modern and progressive general hospitals in Rotorua and Taupo, New Zealand. The Lakes district is becoming the lifestyle destination of choice and is well known for its many outdoor recreational activities, family friendly beaches, and a growing multi-cultural community. Working at Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora Lakes provides a great opportunity to balance an amazing lifestyle with a rewarding professional experience.

As well as a supportive, inclusive and diverse work environment, Health New Zealand |Te Whatu Ora Lakes offer competitive salary, free staff parking, free flu vaccination, discounts (with local businesses), and access to Employee Assistance Program.

For more information on living and working in Rotorua and Taupo click here

About you

As a Rural Hospital Medicine Specialist:

• You will be highly adaptable and experienced, thriving in a rural environment and comfortable applying a broad generalist knowledge base to diagnose and treat patients independently.
• You will be within 3 months of obtaining your Rural Hospital Medicine qualification and/or already hold this qualification
• You are eligible for Specialist Locum Tenens and/or Specialist Vocational Registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand (MCNZ).

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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 before end of posting date. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Dr Ralston DSouza, Clinical Lead & Rural Hospital Medicine Specialist and/or Beth Copeland, SMO Senior Recruitment Officer.

The selection process starts from the date of advertising. Due to the fast-paced nature of our roles, the vacancy close date may be subject to change.