RHM Specialist/FACEM/Generalist

Oamaru HospitalSalary:
ASMS MECA 2024 (NZD 185,380 - 267,980)Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders.
Through integration and collaboration, we're building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence.About UsŌamaru Hospital is a Rural Hospital three hours south of Christchurch in the South Island of New Zealand and 90 minutes north of Dunedin.
We are seeking:
Rural Hospital Medicine (RHM) Specialist orDual trained RHM/FACEM orFACEM with rural hospital experienceThe position would be suited to a vocationally-registered doctor with a Fellowship in Rural Hospital Medicine or Emergency Medicine, and experience in Emergency, and/or Internal Medicine, Rehabilitation, and/or smaller/rural hospitals.Ōamaru Hospital is situated in the Waitaki District/North Otago.
It has an Acute Care Area which includes Emergency Department and observation stabilisation beds; a 20-bed inpatient unit; diagnostics including laboratory, CT, Ultrasound and X-Ray; Primary Birthing Unit; Allied Health; and a range of Outpatient and Community Services.Close working relationships are well established with both our base hospital in Dunedin and emergency services including helicopter retrievals via ICU.About YouYou will need to be a Fellow of the Division of Rural Hospital Medicine (FDRHM) with an interest and experience in Emergency medicine, or a dual trained RHM/FACEM or FACEM with an interest and experience in rural hospital medicine; however, a skilled MOSS with ED and/or rural hospital experience would be considered.
Ideally, you'll have a postgraduate qualification in Point of Care Ultrasound.
You'll be comfortable working flexibly with our small team of excellent nurses and allied health professionals and be keen to help us develop services as we grow.You Will Also NeedCompetency with te ao Māori, tikanga, and te reo Māori or a commitment to starting your journey and taking ownership of your learning and growth.Experience in projects/initiatives which give effect to Te Tiriti principles and frameworks, and the application of Mātauranga Māori and Kaupapa Māori approaches, particularly as they apply in healthcare settings.Working for Health New ZealandHealth New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is 'the weaving of wellness'.
We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand.
The Equity Work Programme at Health NZ focuses on helping everyone in the health system think about equity when they do their work.
It also promotes the cultural change needed for the whole system to reach equity in health outcomes.Our people are at the heart of everything we do.
Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations.Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusionWe want to see the real you in your application and welcome the real you on board if you come and work with us.
Skills are gained across many areas of our life, not just in formal employment.
If you can demonstrate the skills listed in the ad, but the experience was gained through whānau life, community or mahi aroha (volunteering) we encourage you to apply and share your story with us in your cover letter.We particularly welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.About OamaruLocated on the Pacific Ocean coast, this town is renowned for its Victorian Heritage, Steam Punk and the 'little blue penguins'.Oamaru is close to a number of world-class ski fields, has numerous lakes for sailing, boating and fishing within 1-2 hours reach and is the final destination on the famous Alps 2 Ocean cycle trail - the cycle trail that takes riders from Aoraki Mount Cook to the Pacific Ocean.Salary rangeThis role belongs to the ASMS Collective Agreement and falls between the Step 1 ($185,380) and Step 15 ($267,980 per annum pro rata).How To ApplyTo view the position description and/or apply for the role please click 'apply now.' All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal before 11:
59pm on 20 December 2024.
If you have any questions about the role, please contact Agatha Chen, Recruitment Advisor - Senior Medical Officers at *** note, we will be reviewing applications when received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.Pre-Employment checksIn the interests of protecting our people and our patients, all appointments will be subject to:
Occupational Health AssessmentPolice Vetting / Ministry of Justice safety checksSerious misconduct checks (previous Public Service departments and statutory Crown entities only)
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