Consultant Paediatrician, Permanent

Health New Zealand, Nelson Marlborough invites experienced Paediatricians to apply for the permanent position in Wairau Hospital, Blenheim

• Permanent position, 0.6FTE (48 hours a fortnight)
• 1:4 on-call

Ā mātou rōpū (About our team)

The Nelson Marlborough region, located at the summit of the South Island in Aotearoa, New Zealand, is spectacular. It is a great place to live for both work and leisure.

Blenheim (Waiharakeke) - where healthcare meets paradise, is a fantastic, secure, and pleasant place to raise a family and enjoy the best of "kiwilife." Marlborough, which also boasts 2400 hours of sunlight annually, contains 20% of New Zealand's coastline, making it unique. Blenheim is where healthcare meets adventure, with water-sports, mountain biking and walking/hiking being easily accessible and popular attractions. It also has a reputation for its award-winning wines, fine art, local theatre, convention centre, and peaceful approach to life. Visit this page to uncover more about how to strike a better work-life balance in Blenheim https://marlboroughnz.com/live-work/

Health NZ, Nelson Marlborough has approximately 3000 employees, providing health services in the Nelson, Tasman, and Marlborough regions, serving almost 150,000 people. Facilities at Nelson Marlborough include four hospitals (Nelson, Wairau, Alexander, and Murchison Hospitals), a district wide public health service, and four community Health Centre's located in Richmond, Marlborough, Motueka, and Golden Bay. Our vision is for all people to live well, get well, and stay well, and our mission is to work with the people of our community to promote, encourage, and enable their health, well-being, and independence. Respect, innovation, teamwork, and integrity represent our fundamental values.

Ētahi atu mōhiohio (More Information)

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Ngā huanga o tēnei mahi (The benefits of this position) 

The salary for this position is based on the current Senior Medical and Dental Officer collective agreement dependent on skills, experience, and vocational registration in NZ. SECA | ASMS

In addition to your salary, you will:

• Receive a generous annual allowance to cover your continued medical education expenses (including associated travel and accommodation costs) as well as paid time off to attend events including international conferences.
• Receive a mutually agreed relocation package.
• Have access to an employer matched Superannuation contribution of up to 6% of annual earnings.

Ngā mōhiohio e pā ana ki tēnei mahi (About this position)

The successful applicant will:

• Deliver quality services to improve the health of children from birth to early adolescence in the Marlborough region.
• Join a supportive multidisciplinary team including 3 other experienced General Paediatricians and a team of RMOs, midwives, and nurses making a positive difference.
• Participate in the 1:4 on-call roster to cover acute general paediatrics, a Special Care Bay Unit (from 34 weeks’ gestation), and a range of out-patient services.
• Supervise and participate in teaching of medical students, junior doctors and nursing/midwifery colleagues.
• Have an opportunity to achieve work/life balance and enjoy one of New Zealand’s most sought-after regions. 

Ko wai he kaitono tōtika? (Who is an appropriate applicant?)

The ideal applicant will:

• Bring your medical expertise and experience to an acute secondary care hospital and contribute to the advanced care of acute paediatric inpatients and a full spectrum of general paediatric outpatients.
• Have General Paediatric and Neonatal experience together with areas of special interest that complement the current paediatric team. A special interest in child development and behaviour would be desirable.
• Be qualified to join the Paediatric MEDSAC team.
• Hold current accredited Advanced Paediatric Life Support, or equivalent.
• Be eligible for an Annual Practising Certificate and vocational scope of Paediatrics with the Medical Council of New Zealand.
• Work with others to promote a cohesive team culture of collaborative practice, openness, humour, and respect across disciplines.
• Demonstrate commitment to continuing medical education and professional development.

Collegiality and collaboration across all disciplines are keys to provide successful services to our patients and community. Should this be the type of environment in which you will thrive, we would like to hear from you!

Me pēhea ahau e tono ai? (How do I apply?)

For general enquiries please contact our recruitment team SMO.Recruitment@nmdhb.govt.nz

For role specific information please contact:

-David Bond – Paediatrician, David.Bond@nmdhb.govt.nz, or

-Rosey Wilson - Service Manager, Rosey.Wilson@nmdhb.govt.nz  

Click Apply now or follow the link to complete our online application form https://nmdhb.careercentre.net.nz. Applications via email will not be considered.

Whilst it is no longer mandatory, for the health and safety of staff and patients, employees in this role are expected to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 (primary course plus booster).

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Applications close: Open until filled.

Health NZ strongly endorses Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

We believe that to achieve equity in health outcomes for Māori we need a workforce reflective of the population it serves. We strongly encourage applications from candidates who identify as Māori and we recruit for cultural competence.  

He waka eke noa. We are all in this together.