Emergency Department GP/Urgent Care Doctor

About the Company At Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora, we are dedicated to providing excellent healthcare to all New Zealanders. We believe in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and strive to create a health system that serves the diverse needs of our communities. Our organization values inclusivity and diversity, and we actively encourage applications from individuals representing Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities. About the Role We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for an experienced General Practitioner (GP) or Urgent Care Doctor to join our dynamic team in the Counties Manukau District Emergency Department. This is a full-time, fixed-term position for a duration of 12 months. Our Emergency Department at Middlemore Hospital is one of the busiest in Australasia, with approximately 130,000 adult and pediatric presentations each year. Located in a lower socio-economic area, we serve a culturally diverse population with a wide range of medical needs, including medium to high acuity presentations. In this role, you will collaborate with a dedicated team of medical providers, including Senior Medical Officers (SMO), Medical Officers (MOSS), Resident Medical Officers (RMO), and nurse practitioners. You will be responsible for delivering clinical care within the General Practice and Urgent Care scope for patients in both the adult and pediatric departments, while also contributing to the development and piloting of a fast-track model of care. About You To be successful in this role, you will need the following qualifications and experience: - Registration as a Medical Practitioner in New Zealand, along with a current annual practicing certificate - Vocational registration with either the Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners (RNZCGP) or the Royal New Zealand College of Urgent Care (RNCUC) - A minimum of four years of experience working in primary care within New Zealand Benefits At Health New Zealand, we prioritize our workforce's diversity and inclusivity to better serve our community. We invite individuals from all backgrounds who share our values and are passionate about working in our community to apply. We highly value applications from Māori and Pacific communities, as well as candidates who align with our Disability Strategy, which emphasizes the importance of accessibility for individuals with disabilities, including patients, whānau, and staff. Our organizational values include Valuing Everyone (Whakawhanaungatanga), Kindness (Manaakitanga), Togetherness (Kotahitanga), and Excellence (Rangatiratanga). If these values resonate with you, we encourage you to join our team. How to Apply To apply for this position, please visit our online careers portal and submit your application by June 18, 2025. If you have any questions about the role, feel free to reach out to Barbara at barbara.ridgway@middlemore.co.nz. We will review applications as they are received and may initiate the recruitment process before the closing date. At Counties Manukau Health, we believe that people and their lives matter, and we are committed to delivering the best health outcomes for our community.