Respiratory Physician General Medicine - Whangarei

About the Company Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to providing exceptional healthcare services to the people of New Zealand. We are deeply committed to the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and strive to build a health system that serves all New Zealanders. Our organization values a diverse and inclusive workforce, which allows us to better understand and meet the needs of our community. We welcome applications from candidates across various backgrounds, including Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities. About the Role We are currently seeking physicians to join our team in Whangarei, Northland, to provide respiratory services, including Endobronchial Ultrasound (EBUS). This role offers full and part-time positions, allowing for flexibility in your work schedule. While your primary focus will be on respiratory medicine, you may also be required to conduct general medicine ward rounds depending on your experience. The position will involve both off-ward work for elective procedures and on-ward responsibilities for managing inpatients. Our on-call schedule requires some weekend work throughout the year, with a rostered day off following weekends. We offer a range of existing specialties, including: - General and Acute Medicine - Rheumatology - Respiratory - Gastroenterology (including a visiting hepatologist) - Neurology - Cardiology - Infectious Disease - Endocrinology and Diabetes - Healthcare of the Elderly - Maternal Medicine - Oncology and Haematology - Renal Medicine We are excited about our new facilities, which include a state-of-the-art laboratory, an endoscopy suite, and a cardiac catheterization suite. Additionally, we have secured funding for a new hospital, which is currently in the planning stage. About the Team/Service/Location Whangarei Hospital is the largest healthcare facility in Northland, providing secondary care services alongside three regional hospitals located in Kaitaia, Kawakawa, and Dargaville. Spanning an area of 12,600 square kilometers, Northland has a growing population of over 190,000 residents. Our Department of Medicine delivers both acute and outpatient/non-acute/elective inpatient care to the Northland community. Our department prides itself on a supportive and positive culture, even in a busy and challenging environment. We prioritize teaching and mentoring our 28 medical registrars and seek candidates who are enthusiastic team players committed to enhancing services to address the needs of our population and deliver equitable healthcare. In addition to a warm climate, the "winterless north" boasts excellent schools, affordable housing, and beautiful coastal areas that offer a variety of recreational activities. We are conveniently located just a two-hour drive or a 25-minute flight from Auckland, the international hub. About You Candidates must possess or be eligible for vocational or locum tenens special purpose registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand (MCNZ) in an Internal Medicine scope of practice. For further information on the MCNZ registration process, please visit the Medical Council of New Zealand's website. If you are currently located overseas or are not yet registered, we are happy to assist you with the application process for obtaining MCNZ registration. Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is an Approved Accredited Employer by New Zealand Immigration. Working at Health New Zealand At Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora, we are committed to ensuring excellent healthcare services for all New Zealanders. Our diverse and inclusive workforce enhances our ability to understand and meet the needs of our community. We encourage applications from individuals across various backgrounds, including Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities. How to Apply To apply for this position, please submit your application through our online careers portal. If you would like to speak with someone from our team, you may contact Clinical Director of Medicine Dr. Stephen Iles at Stephen.Iles@northlanddhb.org.nz or General Manager Belinda Beehr at Belinda.Beehre@tewhatuora.govt.nz. For inquiries regarding your online application, please reach out to Michelle Apetera at NL-SMO.Jobs@tewhatuora.govt.nz.