Medical Officer (Casual) - Hospice

The Nurse Maude Hospice Palliative Care Service provides specialised care and support for patients who have a life limiting illness using a multidisciplinary approach. Care is centred on the needs of patients and their families/whānau and embraces the physical, social, emotional, and spiritual elements of wellbeing - tinana, whanau, hinengaro and wairua – and aims to enhance quality of life. We are seeking a General Practitioner (GP) with an interest in specialist palliative care to work in the Nurse Maude Hospice Inpatient Unit as a medical officer on a casual basis starting November 2026. As part of this casual role, the successful candidate will be required to participate in the on-call roster, including one weekend (from Friday evening to Monday morning) approximately every five to six weeks. There may also be the opportunity or requirement to provide weeknight on‑call cover and additional on‑call cover from time to time to support operational needs. Benefits of working at Nurse Maude Wellbeing – The wellbeing of our staff is very important to us. We offer discounts on a range of wellbeing activities including gym memberships, massages, eye tests and glasses, mole checks, dentures and free counselling services Staff Discounts – You will have access to a range of great staff discounts with our suppliers including discounted preschool Health Insurance – Discounted health insurance through Southern Cross Staff Development – We encourage and support personal and professional development through study and research Hourly rate – Your experience is recognised with competitive rates Nurse Maude is a well‑known and highly regarded organisation providing clinical care, and homecare to some of the most vulnerable in our community. Established over 120 years ago, Nurse Maude provides services to more than 40,000 people each year, delivering over a million hours of district and specialist nursing, home support services, hospice and community palliative care and allied support. #J-18808-Ljbffr