Emergency Medicine Specialist - Whangārei Hospital
Northland District Health Board
Northland
Permanent
Full-time
1 month ago
We are looking for a part-time Emergency Physician. If you are a FACEM or an international ED Physician looking to balance a new opportunity in a dynamic environment, this may well be the place for you!Are you interested in joining the enthusiastic team in our Emergency Department?Would you like to improve outcomes in the North, which serves a high Maori, high needs populations, all whist living in an area that is rich in culture and heritage and boast some of the most scenic and exciting coastal areas of New Zealand?Whangārei Hospital is the major referral hospital for the Northland region of New Zealand, with a direct catchment of 170,000. The ED department provides emergency services for the entire district across Whangārei Hospital as well as our three regional hospitals in Kaitaia, Dargaville and the Bay of Islands.The Department of Emergency Medicine has 43,000 attendances per year of which 25% are paediatric. The department is currently led by 21 SMOs and is accredited with ACEM for 12 months Advanced Training and Paediatric Logbook Training and has a successful training programme for both Part 1 and Part 2 trainees.Te Whatu Ora – Te Tai Tokerau is committed to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and holds stewardship for equitable health outcomes for Māori as Tāngata Whenua as the highest priority.Working across a diverse population you will have the chance to truly make a difference whilst developing your career. As well as a warm climate, the “winterless north” offers excellent schools; affordable housing and scenic coastal areas offering a range of recreational activities. We are just a two hours’ drive or 25-minute flight from the international hub of Auckland. To learn more about our stunning location please visitWe offer a competitive relocation package to support you and your family to make the move to Whangarei. Te Whatu Ora is an Approved Accredited Employer by the New Zealand Immigration Service.To be considered, you must have or be eligible for specialist registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand in an Emergency Medicine vocational scope of practice. For more information about the MCNZ registration process, please visitTo submit your application, please apply via the online application portal below ensuring to submit an up-to-date CV and cover letter.For assistance with the application process or to organise an informal chat with someone from the department, please contact
