Consultant Emergency Medicine Physician - Fixed Term

Waikato Hospital, Hamilton — 12‑Months Fixed Term, Full Time Specialists with current APC in the Emergency Medicine Scope of Practice (or about to qualify). Rostered shifts between 08:00 and 02:00 with occasional on‑call between 02:00 and 08:00. About the Role We are seeking an experienced Emergency Medicine Specialist to join our team at Waikato Hospital. In this position you will play a key role in providing Emergency Medicine to about 90,000 people per year (220‑250 a day). Our ED is the primary Emergency Medicine service for about 300,000 people based in Hamilton and the surrounding district, secondary for the entire Waikato DHB region (500,000 people), and a tertiary centre for the Te Manawa Taki region (1million people). Using your excellent leadership skills while on the floor with the rest of the team, you will be responsible for oversight of about 35 junior staff (in total) from 6‑12 per shift, including on‑floor education, and have the opportunity to participate further in the formal teaching program as desired. About the Team / Service / Location Health NZ Te Whatu Ora – Waikato District is the largest employer in the region and promotes a healthy work‑life balance. Waikato District serves a population of more than 425000 and covers more than 21000km². Our staff live in a variety of environments, including the central Hamilton restaurant strip, suburban and rural areas, and the surf beach of Raglan. About You You will be a qualified Emergency Physician Specialist with a current APC in the MCNZ Emergency Medicine Scope of Practice (or about to qualify). You will have strong relationship‑management skills and be able to build rapport inside and outside the department. A desire to practice medicine in a multidisciplinary team environment, including teaching and lifelong learning A well‑rounded background in Emergency Medicine, holding FACEM or global equivalent Ability to self‑motivate and deliver on outcomes Be eligible for an Annual Practising Certificate and vocational scope of Emergency Medicine with the Medical Council of NewZealand Fit into a cohesive team culture of collaborative practice, openness, humour and respect across disciplines Competency 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 upholding Te Tiriti principals and frameworks, and the application of Mātauranga Māori and Kaupapa Māori approaches, particularly as they apply in healthcare settings Benefits In addition to a competitive salary and benefits package, you will work in a multidisciplinary team environment with opportunities for professional development, teaching and participation in national and international emergency medicine communities. Health New Zealand is committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations. Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all NewZealanders. #J-18808-Ljbffr