Expression of Interest - Emergency Medicine Specialists (SMO)

• Based at Tauranga Hospital
• Permanent positions available
• Part-time and full-time hours available

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

The Tauranga Hospital Emergency Department (ED) is seeking Emergency Medicine Specialists to join our growing medical team.

With increasing demand for emergency services across the Bay of Plenty, we are looking for experienced and motivated specialists who are passionate about delivering high-quality, timely and compassionate care to our patients and whānau.

This is an opportunity to contribute to the delivery of regional emergency medicine while supporting the ongoing development of our service. The role includes providing senior clinical expertise, leading and supporting the multidisciplinary team, and contributing to the education and supervision of Resident Medical Officers (RMOs) and ACEM trainees.

We are open to applications from those seeking either part-time or full-time hours.  Please click here for a copy of the position description

About the Team/Service/ Location

Our Emergency Department sees a diverse range of presentations, with approximately 60,000 attendances each year, around 20% of which are paediatric.

The Western Bay of Plenty continues to experience significant population growth, with an increasing number of older adults retiring to the region, alongside younger people and families attracted by employment opportunities and the lifestyle on offer.

Our department is accredited for 24 months of ACEM advanced training and has a strong focus on education, clinical development and continuous improvement. We have an active simulation training programme and established links with the Auckland University regional clinical campus.

As a senior member of the team, you will play an important role in supporting patient flow, clinical decision-making and the delivery of safe, effective emergency care. You will also work closely with our nursing, allied health and wider hospital teams to achieve the best outcomes for patients and whānau.

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About you

Applicants should possess full MCNZ vocational registration and FACEM or equivalent - or be within 6 months of completion at time of interview. In addition, we welcome applicants to develop or build on their areas of particular interest, such as:

• Subspeciality interests in areas of Emergency Medicine related to Hauora a Toi population needs, i.e., Geriatric acute care, Hauora Māori focused care, acute mental health presentations.
• Participation in the education and training of Emergency Department clinical team

We would also welcome applicants with:

• Clinical leadership experience and an interest in contributing to the ongoing development of the Emergency Department.
• A strong commitment to high-quality emergency medicine and patient-centred care.
• Experience in clinical education, supervision and training of RMOs and other clinical colleagues.

We encourage specialists to bring their own areas of interest and expertise and contribute to the continued development of emergency medicine services across the Bay of Plenty.

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 Katrina Hughes BOP-SMORecruitment@tewhatuora.govt.nz

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