Adult General Psychiatrist

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora - South Canterbury – Kensington, South Island Timaru Hospital, South Island New Zealand Permanent 0.8 FTE 64 hours per fortnight Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Orais firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicatedto serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we'rebuilding a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability,whānau-centered care, and excellence. About the Role This purpose of this role is to provide quality specialist psychiatryservices across Inpatient, Community, and Addictions teams, tosupport clients of the service alongside our skilled Nursing and Allied Healthstaff and covers acute care and on call work. The Mental Health and AddictionServices is located on the Timaru Hospital campus and is where this role isbased. About you In South Canterbury we deliver a Strengths Based Model of Care andwe are seeking someone that will bringtheir clinical expertise to our Mental Health and Addictions Service (which isrecognized by Government & general public alike, as being a priority needarea). The ability to maintain good working relationships with colleaguesfrom all disciplines is essential. We are seeking an experiencedPsychiatrist who is eligible for Vocational Registration with the NZ MedicalCouncil and or a Fellow of the Australasian College of Psychiatrist (orequivalent). Health New Zealand -South Canterbury is responsible for the delivery of services throughout the South Canterbury region and Timaru Hospital (131 beds) serves a districtpopulation of approximately 50,000 based in a General Hospital Facility, (whichhas just commenced a significant refurbishment programme), providing our localcommunity with such critical 24/7 services as ED, ICU/CCU, General,Orthopaedic, & ENT Surgery, O&G, Psychiatry, Geriatrics, Oncology &Palliative Care, Internal Medicine and Paediatrics. The Kensington Centre isacross from the main hospital and provides inpatient and community mentalhealth and addiction services Why Timaru and the South Canterbury region? Weare the best big little city you will find, located on the coast and CarolineBay, with the majestic Southern Alps in the back-ground. Timaru is aneasy place to live, family friendly and with easy access to an array of outdooractivities - beaches, ski fields, lakes, mountains, and hiking tracks. Freeparking and an easy commute to work really helps with true work lifebalance! Workingfor Health New Zealand Health New Zealand| Te Whatu Ora is 'the weaving of wellness'. We're dedicated to ensuringexcellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand. Health New Zealand are committed to being goodemployers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations. Weembrace diversity and welcome application from all people, including all genderidentities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, and disability. A workforcethat is diverse and inclusive means that we are better positioned to understandand service our community. We are pro-equity health organisation, with a particular focus on Māori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community. Salary Range Thisrole is covered by the terms and conditions of the Senior Medical OfficersCollective and the salary will be in accordance with the Pay Scale, anddependent on relevant experience. Close Date:Open until a suitable candidate is found Moving to practice in New Zealand | Medical Council #J-18808-Ljbffr