Consultant Emergency Medicine Physician

Rural Emergency Medicine Specialist

Taupō Hospital

Permanent, Full or Part Time

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

This is a fantastic opportunity for an Emergency Specialist to work in a rural hospital setting where your broad skillset will be essential. You will 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 stabilisation and transfer to secondary/tertiary care centres when needed.

If you have a background working in smaller, less-resourced rural hospitals, you will appreciate the scope of practice and autonomy that 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.

About the Team/Service/ Location

You will be part of a small, highly competent and supporting medical team that values collaborative care. The scope of emergency work is broad, offering a professionally stimulating environment where you will utilise your full generalist expertise daily. The service is key to the health and wellbeing of the surrounding rural community.

Taupō is more than just a place to work; its an incredible lifestyle destination. Situated on the shores of Lake Taupō (Aotearoa, New Zealands largest lake), the region offers unparalleled access to outdoor activities, including fishing, boating, tramping, skiing on the nearby mountains, 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 Taupō, 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 Taupō click here

About you

You will be a highly adaptable and experienced Emergency Medicine Specialist who thrives in a rural environment and is comfortable applying a broad, generalist knowledge base 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).

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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 Clinical Lead, Dr Ralston DSouza  and/or the SMO Recruiter, Beth Copeland.

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.