Consultant Emergency Medicine - Rural Hospital Specialists, Auckland

Location : Wairarapa Hospital Service : Senior Medical Officers (SMO) 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 We are looking for a full time or Part-time Emergency Physician(s) to join our enthusiastic team.If you are a FACEM or an International ED Physician looking to balance a new opportunity in a small and dynamic ED with our wonderful Wairarapa lifestyle, then this may well be the place for you! We will also consider applications from Rural Hospital Specialists. Wairarapa ED is a busy teaching emergency department seeing approximately 17,000 patients per year (20% paediatric), with an admission rate of about 30%. We work closely with primary care to develop care pathways and better manager acute demand. The next few years will bring exciting developments as we continue to work together to meet the needs of our population.Wairarapa Hospital is committed to clinical excellence in all disciplines. You will be encouraged to take part in clinical audits and peer reviews to ensure quality clinical care is provided. Clinical co-operation with neighbouring hospitals is a feature of our work, with an established regional Critical Care Network in the region, and a telemedicine trial in development.About our team You will join our Emergency Medicine team of Emergency Physicians, Medical Officers, Nurses and Administration staff, supported by tertiary, primary care, paramedic and LifeFlight colleagues. Wairarapa Hospital is a secondary hospital with capacity of up to 90 beds, which services an urban and rural population of 50,000. There is a Level 4 Emergency Department with associated High Dependency Unit, 24/7 access to CT, providing 24-hour acute and elective care in general and orthopaedic surgery, medicine, obstetrics and gynaecology, psychiatry, anaesthetics and paediatrics.We are interested in what hours of work may suit you. We are happy to accommodate a range of option including Full Time or Part Time, permanent or Fixed Term . An attractive relocation package including accommodation and travel assistance can be negotiated. Wairarapa Hospital also provides ongoing support to staff with further education and learning opportunities.The ideal candidate will have: Vocational registration or eligibility for vocational registration in the specialty with the Medical Council of New Zealand High level of skill in and competence in emergency medicine Evidence of contribution and participation in the development to emergency medicine, through membership or participation in professional groups or working partiesRelevant experience and qualification in paediatric emergency medicine Welcome to the Wairarapa Region. The Wairarapa is a vibrant and culturally diverse region to work, live and play in, with plenty of recreational activities, world class walking and cycling tracks, relatively affordable housing, and beautifully restored historic towns. The region offers New Zealand's premiere shopping and food destinations thanks to its designer boutiques, specialist shops, cafes and restaurants along with award winning vineyards. The Wairarapa region affords that kiwi lifestyle for all members of the family, with quality schools, strong community spirit, great beaches, rivers and mountain ranges, and best of all you won't waste anymore time sitting in traffic jams, why? Because we have no traffic issues! This is a place you can truly relax and call home. Wairarapa Hospital, based in Masterton, is very close to other major cities it is a little more than an hour from Palmerston North Airport, Wellington International Airport and Inter-Island ferry connections. Daily rail services link Wellington with Wairarapa towns.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 We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.Job details Job Reference: Job Reference: 6751829 Location: North Island - Wairarapa - Masterton Job type: Job type: Permanent Full time Expertise: Clinical - Senior Medical Officers, Medical Officers and Fellows - Emergency Medicine #J-18808-Ljbffr