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October 14, 2024
Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora
Dunedin
OTHER & FULL TIME
Consultant Geriatrician
Dunedin Hospital
Are you a specialist geriatrician who is innovative, dynamic and looking for an exciting opportunity to work with older people in a progressive team environment? If so, our Older People's Health Service at Dunedin Hospital would welcome your application. We are seeking to employ a full-time (up to 0.8 FTE) Consultant Geriatrician to join our experienced team of geriatricians, nurses (including nurse practitioners), and allied health professionals as we prepare to move into the New Dunedin Hospital.
Our service currently provides clinical leadership and support to a combination of inpatient, outpatient and community services to the elderly in the Dunedin and Otago District. Using a team approach, we provide comprehensive services for people with complex age-related health problems. We maintain a close liaison with all other hospital and community services. There is an on-call and weekend roster for our SMO team working 1:5 ratio.
The working area currently includes the following:
Our emphasis is on:
Mōu ake - About you
A requirement of the position is that you must currently hold Vocational/Specialist Registration in Geriatric Medicine with the Medical Council of New Zealand.
Mō mātou - About us
Te Whatu Ora - Southern has the largest geographical coverage of all the New Zealand regions, providing services to 350,000 people in diverse communities. We take pride in all the services we provide, and our aim is to improve, promote and protect the health of our region. We believe that our dedicated and passionate staff are a significant driving force behind the achievement of these standards, and we need more like-minded people to help us continue providing for our community.
Painga - Benefits
This role belongs to the ASMS Collective Agreement and falls between Step 1 ($185,380) and Step 15 ($267,980 p.a pro-rata)
Rā mōnehu - Closing date: Friday, 8 November 2024.
Due to the fast-paced nature of what we do, our vacancy close dates may be subject to change. Don't delay, make sure you apply as soon as possible.
Tono ināianei - Apply now
For a job description or further information, please contact, Agatha Chen, Recruitment Advisor - Senior Medical Officers with your CV. Phone: +64 3 470 9604 or email: agatha.chen@southerndhb.govt.nz
Pre-employment checks
In the interests of protecting our people and our patients, all appointments will be subject to the following:
We only accept online applications. Please apply via our website: https://careers.southernhealth.nz/
- Salary: Base salary from ASMS MECA 2024 (NZD 185,380 - 267,980)
- Join us as we change the future of healthcare in Health New Zealand - Southern (permanent 0.8 FTE)
Are you a specialist geriatrician who is innovative, dynamic and looking for an exciting opportunity to work with older people in a progressive team environment? If so, our Older People's Health Service at Dunedin Hospital would welcome your application. We are seeking to employ a full-time (up to 0.8 FTE) Consultant Geriatrician to join our experienced team of geriatricians, nurses (including nurse practitioners), and allied health professionals as we prepare to move into the New Dunedin Hospital.
Our service currently provides clinical leadership and support to a combination of inpatient, outpatient and community services to the elderly in the Dunedin and Otago District. Using a team approach, we provide comprehensive services for people with complex age-related health problems. We maintain a close liaison with all other hospital and community services. There is an on-call and weekend roster for our SMO team working 1:5 ratio.
The working area currently includes the following:
- Inpatient assessment, treatment and rehabilitation ward in Dunedin Public Hospital
- Older Persons Assessment and Liaison Unit (OPAL)
- Orthogeriatric support to frail orthopaedic inpatients
- Outpatient clinics, including some rural clinics throughout Otago
- Memory Clinic (in collaboration with psycho-geriatricians and psychologist)
- Community home visits, in liaison with the Nurse Practitioners.
- Support and teaching to Dunedin Medical School students
Our emphasis is on:
- Promoting 'wellness', independence and participation
- Close liaison with community services
- Comprehensive discharge planning
Mōu ake - About you
A requirement of the position is that you must currently hold Vocational/Specialist Registration in Geriatric Medicine with the Medical Council of New Zealand.
Mō mātou - About us
Te Whatu Ora - Southern has the largest geographical coverage of all the New Zealand regions, providing services to 350,000 people in diverse communities. We take pride in all the services we provide, and our aim is to improve, promote and protect the health of our region. We believe that our dedicated and passionate staff are a significant driving force behind the achievement of these standards, and we need more like-minded people to help us continue providing for our community.
Painga - Benefits
- Work life balance - potential for a 0.8 - 1.0 FTE
- Access to ski fields within 3 - 4 hours drive
- Local beaches with world famous surfing
- Amazing wildlife at your doorstep
- Average commute time of 10 -15 mins
- University city with Medical School
This role belongs to the ASMS Collective Agreement and falls between Step 1 ($185,380) and Step 15 ($267,980 p.a pro-rata)
Rā mōnehu - Closing date: Friday, 8 November 2024.
Due to the fast-paced nature of what we do, our vacancy close dates may be subject to change. Don't delay, make sure you apply as soon as possible.
Tono ināianei - Apply now
For a job description or further information, please contact, Agatha Chen, Recruitment Advisor - Senior Medical Officers with your CV. Phone: +64 3 470 9604 or email: agatha.chen@southerndhb.govt.nz
Pre-employment checks
In the interests of protecting our people and our patients, all appointments will be subject to the following:
- Occupational health assessment
- Police vetting/Ministry of Justice safety checks
- Serious misconduct checks (previous Public Service departments and statutory Crown entities only)
We only accept online applications. Please apply via our website: https://careers.southernhealth.nz/
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