Emergency Medicine or Rural Hospital Specialist

Emergency Medicine or Rural Hospital Specialist - South Canterbury - Timaru Hospital Permanent Role, Part Time 0.5 FTE About the Company At Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora, we are deeply rooted in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and are committed to serving all New Zealanders. Through our focus on integration and collaboration, we are working to build a health system that emphasizes partnership, equity, sustainability, whanau-centered care, and excellence. About the Role Our department comprises 14 spaces, including beds and fast-tracked areas, and handles approximately 22,000 presentations annually, addressing a wide variety of emergencies, including trauma. We have strong support from inpatient teams, including specialists in anaesthesia, paediatrics, mental health, surgical, and internal medicine. The role offers considerable variety, allowing staff to triage and diagnose various conditions. Our Emergency Department (ED) team is a close-knit group of Medical Officers and a core of experienced, multi-skilled ED nurses. The roster consists of three overlapping 9-hour shifts, supplemented by assistance from House Officers and Registrars. We strive to accommodate individual preferences when creating the roster. About You We are looking for candidates who possess New Zealand Vocational Registration in a generalist scope of practice, such as Emergency Medicine, Rural Medicine, Urgent Care, or General Practice, along with a current practicing certificate. Competency in te ao Māori, tikanga, and te reo Māori is highly valued, as is a commitment to undertaking your learning journey in these areas. Experience in projects or initiatives that uphold the principles and frameworks of Te Tiriti, as well as the application of Mātauranga Māori and Kaupapa Māori approaches in healthcare, will be important. Working for Health New Zealand Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to the well-being of our community. Our Equity Work Programme focuses on promoting health equity throughout the system and fostering the necessary cultural change to achieve equitable health outcomes for everyone. Our people are at the heart of our mission. We are committed to being good employers and upholding our equal employment opportunity obligations. Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion We value authenticity and encourage you to bring your true self to your application. We recognize that skills can be developed through various life experiences, not solely formal employment. If you possess the skills mentioned in this advertisement but have gained your experience through family life, community involvement, or volunteering, we invite you to share your story with us in your cover letter. We particularly welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities. Salary Range This role falls under the ASMS Collective terms and conditions, with salary determined according to the Pay Scale and based on relevant experience. How to Apply To apply for this vacancy, please visit our online careers site at https://scdhb.careercentre.net.nz. We look forward to receiving your application. If you have any questions regarding this role, please feel free to contact Human Resources at 03 687-2230. Close Date for Applications: 9 June 2025