September 27, 2024

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Nelson Marlborough

Nelson

OTHER & PART TIME

Consultant Ophthalmologists - Permanent

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora, Nelson Marlborough seeks two experienced Ophthalmologists to join the Ophthalmology department

2x Permanent part-time 0.7-0.8FTE (56-64 hours a fortnight)
On-call allowance
Cover District Wide, Nelson Marlborough regions

Ā mātou rōpū (About our team)
The Nelson Marlborough region, located at the summit of the South Island in Aotearoa, New Zealand, is spectacular. It is a great place to live for both work and leisure. Nelson offers all the luxuries and attractions one would desire. It is well connected to the rest of New Zealand and the world via its centrally located and well served domestic airport terminal.
The schools are excellent. There are three national parks nearby providing ample opportunities for quality family-time and appreciation of nature’s wonders. The region is renowned for its breath-taking natural landscapes, with stunning geography capturing everything from unbelievably long golden beaches to rugged mountains and untouched forests. Nelson, where healthcare meets adventure, offers endless opportunities for mountain biking, walking/hiking, water sports and skiing. The region is also well known for its café culture, wineries, art, crafts, and relaxed lifestyle. Visit the pages to uncover more about how to strike a better work-life balance in Nelson https://www.nelsontasman.nz/ and https://www.newzealand.com/nz/nelson-tasman/
Heath NZ, Nelson Marlborough has approximately 3000 employees, providing health services in the Nelson, Tasman, and Marlborough regions, serving almost 150,000 people. Facilities at Nelson Marlborough include four hospitals (Nelson, Wairau, Alexander, and Murchison Hospitals), a district wide public health service, and four community health Centre's located in Richmond, Marlborough, Motueka, and Golden Bay. Our vision is for all people to live well, get well, and stay well, and our mission is to work with the people of our community to promote, encourage, and enable their health, well-being, and independence. Respect, innovation, teamwork, and integrity represent our fundamental values.

Ngā huanga o tēnei mahi (The benefits of this position)
The salary for this position is based on the current Senior Medical and Dental Officer collective agreement dependent on skills, experience, and vocational registration in NZ. SECA | ASMS
In addition to your salary, you will:

Receive a generous annual allowance to cover your continued medical education expenses (including associated travel and accommodation costs) as well as paid time off to attend events including international conferences.
Have access to an employer matched Superannuation contribution of up to 6% of annual earnings.

Ngā mōhiohio e pā ana ki ēnei mahi (About these positions)

The successful candidate will:

Deliver quality services to improve health of the population in Nelson Marlborough District.
Participate in the Ophthalmology roster with on-call
Be part of the busy contemporary ophthalmology service and provide a wide range of general ophthalmology care, supported by a multidisciplinary team including ophthalmologists (with general and specialist training), specialty nurses, orthoptists, optometrists, and technicians.
Supervise and participate in teaching of junior medical workforce.
Enjoy working and living in one of New Zealand’s most sought-after regions.

The position will be based at Nelson Hospital, however, you will be covering district-wide service.
Ko wai he kaitono tōtika? (Who is an appropriate applicant?)
The ideal applicant will:

Bring their medical expertise and experience to improve health in Nelson Marlborough District.
Ability to work independently as a specialist in a provincial district
Hold Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists or equivalent.
Be eligible for an Annual Practising Certificate with a vocational scope of Ophthalmology with the Medical Council of New Zealand.
Have strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary team to promote a cohesive team culture of collaborative practice, openness, humour, and respect across disciplines.
Demonstrate commitment to continuing professional development and quality improvement.

Collegiality and collaboration across all disciplines are keys to provide successful services to our patients and community. Should this be the type of environment in which you will thrive, we would like to hear from you!
Me pēhea ahau e tono ai? (How do I apply?)
For general enquiries please contact our recruitment team on SMO.Recruitment@nmdhb.govt.nz or +64 3 539 5777.
For role specific information please contact

Peter Twamley, Surgical Services Manager, Peter.Twamley@nmdhb.govt.nz, or
Derek Sherwood, Ophthalmologist, Derek.Sherwood@nmdhb.gov.nz.

To apply please follow the link to complete our online application form, https://nmdhb.careercentre.net.nz. Applications via email will not be considered.
Whilst it is no longer mandatory, for the health and safety of staff and patients, employees in this role are expected to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 (primary course plus booster).
R3N24-014
Applications close: Open until filled prior.
Te Whatu Ora – Health New Zealand, Nelson Marlborough strongly endorses Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
We believe that to achieve equity in health outcomes for Māori we need a workforce reflective of the population it serves. We strongly encourage applications from candidates who identify as Māori and we recruit for cultural competence.
He waka eke noa. We are all in this together.