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- Hawke’s Bay Fallen Soldier’s Hospital, Emergency Department
- 2 x Fixed-term Maternity Leave Cover Positions, Full or Part-time, 1.8 FTE available
- Why work anywhere else!
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
Our awesome team of Emergency Medicine Physicians in ED at the Hawkes Bay Fallen Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital, are looking for two, just as awesome ED Physicians, to cover maternity leave period of 12-months from November 2025.
About the Team/Service/ Location
Our Emergency Medicine Physicians have high clinical profiles within the department and are committed to the delivery of high-quality medical care. There are opportunities to be involved in hospital wide initiative to improve emergency care and the patient experience. The Department offers the opportunity for a wide range of clinical interests and support for research and governance.
We have ACEM accreditation for 24 months of training in Emergency Medicine. The department has a strong commitment to the teaching of both trainees and final year medical students from the University of Otago.
Our patient mix is diverse and a majority of patients are of high acuity and frequently have late presentations. The department receives around 100 major trauma ISS >12 presentations per year. We have active ED ultrasound and we have ready access to a comprehensive diagnostic radiology service, including CT, MRI, Angiography and Nuclear Medicine.
Hawke’s Bay offers excellent work-life balance, sun, beaches, exceptional outdoor adventures, great schools, mountains and skiing close by, wonderful food and stunning wineries, vibrant cities and plenty more to boast about. For more information on living and working in Hawke’s Bay click HERE
About you
Applicants must be registered or eligible for registration, with the New Zealand Medical Council as an Emergency Medicine Physician.
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, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.
How to Apply
To review the position profile, click HERE To apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal.
All agency referrals should be submitted to our SMO Recruitment Advisor via email caroline.kermode@hbdhb.govt.nz.
If you have any questions about the role, please contact Simon Harger, Head of Department via email on simon.harger@hbdhb.govt.nz.
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.