Consultant Emergency Medicine Physician

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora – Blenheim, South Island 4mo ago , from Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand Wairau Hospital seeks a permanent part time 0.8FTE(64 hours a fortnight) Emergency Medicine Physician (Fellowship of theAustralasian College for Emergency Medicine-FACEM orequivalent). Join our growing team in Wairau Hospital where yourexpertise makes a difference. Be part of something special- supportive colleaguesin one of Aotearoa New Zealand's most sought-after regions. Health NewZealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti oWaitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all NewZealanders. About theRole As a key memberof our Emergency Medicine team, you will play an essential role in providingcomprehensive emergency care to patients in Marlborough region. The departmentoffers a broad range of emergency presentations, giving you the opportunity topractise the full scope of emergency medicine in a collegial and well-supportedenvironment. You will workrostered shifts across Monday to Sunday, including morning, afternoon, andweekend shifts. In addition, you will participate in an after-hours on-callroster as part of a well-structured team. You will also contribute to thesupervision and training of registrars, house officers, and medical students,and play a key role in the continued development of our service. About theTeam/Service/Location WairauHospital's ED provides 24/7 emergency care to a diverse patient population. Itcurrently operates under increasing demand 'the department sees 65 patients aday. This equates broadly to more than 22,000 presentations per annum, andlikely more as the population grows. Our ED teamdelivers comprehensive acute care, managing a wide range of medical, surgical,trauma, and paediatric emergencies. We work closely with inpatient teams,primary care providers, and retrieval services to ensure seamless patient careacross the region. You will becomepart of a strong team of FACEMs, emergency medicine medical officers, andEmergency nursing staff, supported by an excellent multidisciplinary teamacross the hospital. The team values a collegial and inclusive culture, stronginter-departmental relationships, and a commitment to continued qualityimprovement and excellent patient care. About you The idealapplicant will: Hold FACEM or an equivalent qualification. Have postgraduate fellowship training (preferred). Be eligible for an Annual Practising Certificateand vocational scope of Emergency Medicine with the Medical Council of NewZealand. Have Emergency Medicine experience and knowledge ofthe unique demands in a provincial hospital. Working atHealth New Zealand Health NewZealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for thepeople of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive sothat we are better positioned to understand and service our community.Wewelcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pasifika, disabled, and rainbowcommunities. #J-18808-Ljbffr