Consultant Nephrologist - Whangarei Hospital

Whangarei Hospital, Te Tai Tokerau Northland Permanent, full time (1.0FTE) opportunity 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 As a Consultant Nephrologist based at Whangārei Hospital, you will be part of a team of 7 supportive Nephrologists who deliver haemodialysis care to patients across Northland. Your responsibilities will include outpatient clinics, inpatient consultations, and the management of acute renal presentations. This full-time permanent role, ideal for a recently qualified Consultant looking to contribute to a progressive team committed to patient-centred nephrology care. You'll be exposed to a wide range of cases in a supportive teaching and multidisciplinary environment. About the Team/Service/Location This service delivers treatment to Northland patients, including those receiving Home Haemodialysis and at our satellite units in our Bay of Islands and Kaitaia Hospitals. Whangārei Hospital is the largest hospital in Northland, providing secondary care services for the region supported by three district hospitals in Kaitaia; Bay of Islands and Dargaville. Northland covers an area of 12,600 square kilometres and has a growing population of more than 190,000. For more information on living and working in Northland click here. About you We are seeking candidates with a genuine enthusiasm for teaching, who are collaborative team players committed to improving and developing services to meet population needs, with a strong passion for delivering equitable healthcare. To be considered, you must have or be eligible for specialist (or locum tenens) registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand in an Internal Medicine vocational scope of practice. For more information about the MCNZ registration process, please visit www.mcnz.org.nz. You will also possess FRACP or an equivalent qualification. Trainees within a few months of completing FRACP training are also welcome to apply. Working at Health New Zealand 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr