Specialist Paediatrician, Fixed term

• Nelson Hospital, Nelson
• 0.7FTE (56 hours a fortnight) and 1:7 on-call allowance
• Fixed term part-time

Health NZ is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we’re building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence.

About the role

Nelson Hospital is seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Paediatrician to join our dedicated team to provide leave cover for 12 months. This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a collaborative environment, serving a diverse and vibrant community in the stunning Nelson Tasman region.

As a Paediatrician, you will provide high-quality care to children and adolescents, working across both inpatient and outpatient settings. This role provides an opportunity to practice broad-spectrum paediatrics in a supportive and well-resourced environment.

About the Team/Service/Location

The Paediatrics Department at Nelson Hospital is a secondary-level service with strong links to tertiary services across New Zealand. The team includes a dedicated group of 6 other paediatricians, experienced paediatric nursing staff, and Allied health professionals (dietitians, speech-language therapists, and physiotherapists). Our facilities include a 10-bed inpatient paediatric ward, level 2 Special Care Baby Unit (SCBU) with the capacity to provide care for neonates from 32 weeks’ gestation, and comprehensive outpatient clinics for a range of conditions.

The service is committed to delivering family-centred care, focusing on improving health outcomes and fostering strong relationships within the community.

About you:

The successful candidate will:

• Deliver quality services to improve health of neonates up to early adolescence in the Nelson region.
• Join a supportive multidisciplinary team making a positive difference through a cohesive team culture of collaborative practice, openness, humour, and respect across disciplines.
• Participate in the 1:7 on-call roster with 6.5 call back hours contributing an equal share to shifts to cover general paediatrics, SCBU, and acute and inpatients.
• Work 1:7 weeks full time (40 hours Monday-Friday) and remaining 6 weeks to be agreed to complete employed FTE undertaking outpatient clinics and procedures.
• Supervise and participate in teaching of junior medical workforce.

Skills and experience

• Be eligible for an Annual Practising Certificate and vocational scope of Paediatrics with the Medical Council of New Zealand.
• Hold current accredited Advanced Paediatric Life Support, or equivalent.
• Have General Paediatrics experience and knowledge of the unique demands in a provincial hospital including Neonatology, Paediatric Oncology, and special interest in child behaviour, development, and protection.
• Preferably be qualified to join the Paediatric MEDSAC team.
• Competency with te ao Māori, tikanga, and te reo Māori or a commitment to starting your journey and taking ownership of your learning and growth.
• Experience in projects / initiatives which give effect to Te Tiriti principals and frameworks, and the application of Mātauranga Māori and Kaupapa Māori approaches, particularly as they apply in healthcare settings.

Working for Health New Zealand

Health NZ is ‘the weaving of wellnesses. We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand. The Equity Work Programme at Health NZ focuses on helping everyone in the health system think about equity when they do their work. It also promotes the cultural change needed for the whole system to reach equity in health outcomes. 

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations. 

Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion 

• We want to see the real you in your application and welcome the real you on board if you come and work with us. Skills are gained across many areas of our life, not just in formal employment. If you can demonstrate the skills listed in the ad, but the experience was gained through whānau life, community or mahi aroha (volunteering) we encourage you to apply and share your story with us in your cover letter. 
• We particularly welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities. 

How to apply

To view the position description and/or apply for the role please click “apply now.” Applications via email will not be considered.

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

For role specific information please contact,

-Helke Florkowski – Paediatrician, Helke.Florkowski@nmdhb.govt.nz, or

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

 R3N24-049

Applications close: Open until filled.