Southland Hospital, Invercargill
Permanent, full-time (1.0 FTE)Salary : ASMS MECA 2022 (NZD 170,369 – 250,560)

• Join us as we change the future of healthcare in Health New Zealand – Southern
• Patient focused care and make a difference in the community!

We are currently expanding our team and whether you’re a new Consultant or someone with many years of Specialty Paediatrics under your belt, you will find this role, team and department the perfect place to feel valued. You will be joining a dedicated team of four other General Paediatricians with sub-speciality interests with whom you will share a 1:5 on call roster. Our team is ably supported by Senior House Officers, Registrars and an experienced, stable nursing staff.

Mō te tūranga – About the role

It’s really important to us that you’re a Specialist who believes that the patient is at the centre of all that you do, actively including family/whanau as a standard part of your practice. Your communication skills, with patients and your colleagues will be excellent, and your ability to contribute within a positive team environment will be essential. In this role you’ll be exposed to a wide and varied pathology and supported by strong links with tertiary providers throughout New Zealand. You will provide comprehensive general paediatric inpatient and outpatient care and support a level two Neonatal service with up to 1,600 deliveries per annum. There is potential to focus on outpatient care only. Our team also provides outreach/rural outpatient clinics in Gore and Queenstown (one of New Zealand’s major tourist destinations, which is a comfortable 2 hour drive from Invercargill).

We have a close working relationships with our colleagues at Dunedin Hospital and in particular with the team who work in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), the closest tertiary provider and referral centre. The Paediatric Department is actively involved in teaching, and we are affiliated with the Dunedin School of Medicine, actively supporting 5th and 6th year medical students, and acting in Senior Lecturer roles with the School of Medicine.

The position offers an attractive remuneration package, relocation assistance and continuing medical education (CME) allowance. Southland Hospital is the base hospital for a wide geographical area, creating enormous scope for variety in the work of a talented professional like you. Based in Invercargill, a small city, you’ll have the freedom to enjoy an excellent work/life balance and overall lifestyle. If you have a family, they’ll also enjoy the great community spirit, sporting opportunities and schooling available.

Mōu ake – About you

As an outstanding team player, you’ll have the energy to make a positive difference with both patients and colleagues alike. You must be FRACP qualified (or equivalent) and hold, or be eligible for, vocational registration with Medical Council of NZ. If you are an international candidate you can be considered for this role under the condition, you are eligible for vocational registration with the MCNZ. We would consider candidates who are close to completing their your specialist training and be eligible for vocational registration with Medical Council of New Zealand.

Painga – Benefits:

• Full support for Work Visa and NZ Medical Council Registration
• Work life balance
• Amazing wildlife at your doorstep and local beaches with world famous surfing
• Average commute time of 10-15 mins

  Utu whānui – Salary range

This role belongs to the ASMS Collective Agreement and falls between the Step 1 ($170,369) and Step 15 ($250,560 per annum pro rata) – dependant on prior experience

Rā mōnehu – Closing date: Friday, 13 October 2023.

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

We only accept online applications. Please apply via our website: https://careers.southernhealth.nz/

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

If you currently work for Te Whatu Ora- Health New Zealand – Southern, please apply for this role via our internal careers site, found here: Pulse > Applications > Corporate > SuccessFactors

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)
• Covid-19 Vaccination is expected for all Workers at higher risk of workplace exposure to Covid-19 through face-to-face patient interaction, working in clinical areas and contact with potentially infectious materials and surfaces

To apply

We only accept online applications. Please apply via our website: https://careers.southernhealth.nz/