General Medicine Physician

About the Company Hawke's Bay Fallen Soldier's Hospital, part of Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora, is dedicated to delivering high-quality healthcare to all New Zealanders. We uphold the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and strive to create a health system that is inclusive and responsive to the diverse needs of our population. About the Role We are seeking a passionate physician to join our general medicine team. This full-time position offers the chance to provide exceptional acute and general medicine care. We welcome subspecialty work and are open to considering any specialty as part of the role. About the Team/Service/Location Hawke's Bay is home to a vibrant community of approximately 162,000 individuals, spanning both urban and remote rural areas. Our services are primarily based at the Hawke's Bay Fallen Soldiers' Memorial Hospital in Hastings, which boasts a 400-bed capacity, making it one of the largest provincial hospitals in New Zealand. Our general medicine department manages over 8,000 admissions annually across four medical wards and a 20-bed acute assessment unit. The team currently consists of eight groups supported by registrars, house officers, and trainee interns. We pride ourselves on fostering a collegial environment with a strong emphasis on education, comprising more than 40 physicians across various specialties. We also have dedicated initiatives focused on improving patient outcomes, enhancing models of care, optimizing patient flow, and addressing healthcare inequities. Living in Hawke's Bay offers a wonderful work-life balance, with access to sunny beaches, outdoor adventures, excellent schools, nearby mountains and skiing, outstanding food, and stunning wineries. Our vibrant cities provide a rich cultural experience. For more information on living and working in Hawke's Bay, please visit our website. About You The ideal candidate will possess an FRACP or equivalent qualification and be registered, or eligible for registration, as a specialist with the Medical Council of New Zealand. We are looking for someone with a broad skill set who is comfortable managing undifferentiated presentations in acute medicine. The successful applicant will demonstrate clinical leadership within a multidisciplinary team and a commitment to continuous quality improvement. While the primary focus will be on ward-based care for acute presentations, there will also be opportunities to engage in outpatient clinics and service development and innovation. Working at Health New Zealand At Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora, we are committed to providing excellent healthcare to the people of New Zealand. We embrace diversity and inclusivity within our workforce, as this enhances our ability to understand and serve our community effectively. We encourage applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities. How to Apply To review the position profile, please visit our website. To apply, click the 'apply now' button. All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal. If you have any questions about the role, feel free to reach out to Caroline Kermode, SMO Recruitment Advisor, via email at caroline.kermode@hbdhb.govt.nz. Please note that we will be reviewing applications as they are received and may proceed with the recruitment process before the closing date of this advertisement.