General Surgeon (with Upper GI & Colonoscopy capability)

• Permanent General Surgeon with Upper GI & Colonoscopy Capability 0.8FTE (64 hours a fortnight)
• Are you looking for a rewarding role and great work-life balance? Join our team in Nelson Hospital where your expertise can make a difference.
• Be part of something special: supportive colleagues in one of Aotearoa New Zealand’s most sought-after regions.

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.

About the Role

As a key member of our General Surgery team, you will play an essential role in delivering high-quality care. Working in a collaborative and well-respected team, you will contribute to both planned care and acute services, ensuring safe and effective patient outcomes.

You become part of a dedicated team of 7 experienced and supportive General Surgical SMO colleagues, 3 surgical trainees, 7 junior registrars, 1 Vascular Surgeon and 1 Vascular Nurse Practitioner.  You will work with highly competent surgical, nursing and administrative teams, all committed to delivering excellence in patient care.

You will be working within a secondary care setting participating in the ASOC week (Acute Surgeon on-Call), outpatient clinic, theatre and endoscopy covering planned care and acute theatre sessions.  You are expected to participate in an after-hours on call roster.   

About the Team/Service/Location

Nelson’s General Surgery team consists of experienced consultants covering a wide range of generalist and subspecialty skills required in a secondary care setting. We pride ourselves on our collegial environment, with strong interdisciplinary collaboration and a commitment to continuous learning and development.

The position offers an excellent work/life balance in a collegial environment.  To explore all the ingredients for a better work/life balance in Nelson, click HERE

About you

The ideal applicant will:

• Bring clinical expertise to a smaller provincial hospital and contribute to the care of patients in the Nelson Tasman region.
• Be eligible for an Annual Practicing Certificate with vocational scope in General Surgery with the Medical Council of New Zealand.
• Hold Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of General Surgeons (RACS), or equivalent.
• Work with others to promote a cohesive team culture of collaborative practice, openness and respect across disciplines.

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pasifika, disabled, and rainbow communities. 

How to Apply

To apply please click “apply now”. All applications must be submitted through our online career's portal. Applications via email are not considered. If you have any questions about the role, please contact:

- Gillian Champion – Interim General Manager Surgical Services, Gillian.Champion@nmdhb.govt.nz or

- Dr Jane Strang – HOD General Surgery, jane.strang@nmdhb.govt.nz

For any questions about the recruitment process, please contact Athena Nguyen, athena.nguyen@tewhatuora.govt.nz

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.

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