General Practitioner

Thank you for your interest in this position. We have received your application from Indeed, so the first step of your application is complete. To finish your application we will email you further details. Ehara taku I toa takitahiengari, he toa takitini |My strength is not the strength of one, it isthe strength of many Are you passionate about providing qualityhealthcare services in rural communities? If so, we have an excitingopportunity for you! We are seeking to appoint a General Practitioners(GP) to join the South Westland Area Practice. In this unique general practiceof approximately 1,600 enrolled patients, you will work across five clinicsbetween Hari Hari and Haast alongside aNurse Practitioner and a team of highly skilled Rural Nurse Specialists. Thenatural beauty and tourism highlights of the region also bring significantnumbers of tourists which increases the variety and clinical interest of therole. As part of the Te Tai o Poutini Rural Generalist Team you will haveexcellent collegial and professional support working across a broad clinicalscope. The West Coast of the South Island is a rugged,isolated and beautiful part of Aotearoa New Zealand. From Karamea in the north,to Haast in the south, the coast is the largest geographical Te Whata Oralocality, but with a small population of 32,500. Providing health care in thisenvironment is without doubt challenging, and the team here have fully adopteda Rural Generalist Model to ensure an equitable, high level of care isdelivered to our community. The Rural Generalist team is flexible, multi-disciplinaryand highly skilled – joining us will provide you with a raft of experiencewithin the framework of our community and rural hospital-based services.Outside of work, the West Coast will also challenge and amaze you – bring yourtramping boots, surfboard, mountain bike and kayak - you will need them all! The Rural Generalist (RG) Team is a highlymotivated and supportive group of SMOs, largely formed of DRHMNZ and RNZCGPfellows and trainees; FACEMs and FACRRMs. The flexible and multi-disciplinarynature of the Generalist model means we can offer unique career developmentopportunities tailored to individual clinicians. If you enjoy living within small rural communitiesor are wanting a change in lifestyle, then the West Coast, and South Westlandin particular, could be for you. For more information on the West Coastand why is such a great part of the country, you can viewmore informationhere Vocationally registered GP or onthe pathway to achieving this Ability to gain registrationwith the New Zealand Medical Council Being part of the Te Whatu Ora, Health New Zealand,our people enjoy access to, flexible working arrangements and a genuine andongoing focus on career development. Te Whatu Ora, Health New Zealand believes thatdiversity and inclusion is key to ensure we deliver the best care for ourdiverse population. As an organisation we are inclusive and equal opportunityemployer that welcomes and respects everyone. If you are keen on an affordable lifestyle,increased work-life balance, and living in a naturally stunning part of theworld, all while working in a great role and supporting a truly excellent groupof people, then this is the opportunity for you. Please apply online via our careers website or tofor further questions, please contact: Amy Walker, West CoastRecruitment Partner, email: [email protected] Permanent, Permanent/Full Time, Permanent/Part Time #J-18808-Ljbffr