General Medicine Physician

• General/Internal Medicine Physician: Taranaki Base Hospital
• Department of Medicine
• Permanent, fulltime, multiple positions available

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

We are seeking a dedicated General Medicine Physician to join our service, working primarily on the general medical ward with participation in a rotating weekday roster within the Acute Assessment Unit (AAU). This role provides a balanced mix of inpatient ward-based care and acute medical assessment, offering exposure to a wide range of clinical presentations. The role will also include outpatient or acute assessment clinics. The successful candidate will work closely with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality, patient-centred care, while contributing to the efficient assessment, management, and flow of patients through the AAU.

The AAU is a new facility located in the soon to be opened east wing building. You’ll be working alongside a team of committed professionals delivering comprehensive medical services to our diverse community. The AAU focuses on the assessment and treatment of medical patients with an expected hospital stay of less than 36 hours.

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About the Team/Service/ Location

· A supportive, collegial team environment with strong links to tertiary centres

· Competitive salary and benefits in line with the NZ MECA

· Relocation assistance and immigration support

· Opportunities for ongoing professional development and teaching

· A balanced lifestyle in one of New Zealand’s most beautiful regions

Taranaki boasts some of New Zealand’s most iconic natural landscapes like Mt Taranaki and many adventure activities. The rugged and wild coastline is home to more than 12 world-class surf breaks. Taranaki is a place where you can ski and surf in the same day. For a more relaxing experience, there are many walks (bush, coastal or mountain) as well as art trails, festivals and award-winning museums and galleries and a thriving café culture. 

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About you

· Vocationally registered (or eligible for registration) with the Medical Council of New Zealand

· Fellowship with RACP or equivalent

· Excellent communication and teamwork skills

· Commitment to holistic and equitable patient care

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.

How to Apply

To apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Claudia Matthews, Service Lead, Medical and Acute via email Claudia.Matthews@tdhb.org.nz

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing of this advert.

Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change, affected employees will be given preference and priority for this position.