RHM Specialist/FACEM/Generalist - Waitaki Hospital

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora
Waitaki District, Otago
Full time
3 days ago

  • Salary: ASMS MECA 2024 (NZD 185,380 - 267,980)

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora 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 us

Ōamaru Hospital is a Rural Hospital three hours south of Christchurch in the South Island of New Zealand and 90 minutes north of Dunedin.

We are seeking one of the following:

  • Rural Hospital Medicine (RHM) Specialist
  • Dual trained RHM/FACEM
  • FACEM with rural hospital experience

The position would be suited to a vocationally-registered Doctor with a Fellowship in Rural Hospital Medicine or Emergency Medicine, and experience in Emergency, and/or Internal Medicine, Rehabilitation, and/or smaller/rural hospitals.

Ōamaru Hospital is situated in the Waitaki District/North Otago. It has an Acute Care Area which includes Emergency Department and observation stabilisation beds; a 20-bed inpatient unit; diagnostics including laboratory, CT, Ultrasound and X-Ray; Primary Birthing Unit; Allied Health; and a range of Outpatient and Community Services.

Close working relationships are well established with both our base hospital in Dunedin and emergency services including helicopter retrievals via ICU.

About you

You will need to be a Fellow of the Division of Rural Hospital Medicine (FDRHM) with an interest and experience in Emergency medicine, or a dual trained RHM/FACEM or FACEM with an interest and experience in rural hospital medicine, however a skilled MOSS with ED and/or rural hospital experience would be considered. Ideally, you'll have a postgraduate qualification in Point of Care Ultrasound. You'll be comfortable working flexibly with our small team of excellent nurses and allied health professionals and be keen to help us develop services as we grow.

About Oamaru

Located on the Pacific Ocean coast this town is renowned for its Victorian Heritage, Steam Punk and the 'little blue penguins'.

Oamaru is close to a number of world-class ski fields, has numerous lakes for sailing, boating and fishing within one to two hours reach and is the final destination on the famous Alps 2 Ocean cycle trail - the cycle trail that takes riders from Aoraki Mount Cook to the Pacific Ocean.

About Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora is 'the weaving of wellness'. We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand.

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. We embrace diversity and welcome application from all people, including all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, and disability. A workforce that is diverse and inclusive means that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We are a pro-equity health organisation, with a particular focus on providing equitable outcomes for Māori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disabled Community.

Salary range

This role belongs to the ASMS Collective Agreement and falls between Step 1 ($185,380) and Step 15 ($267,980) per annum pro-rata).

How to apply

To apply for the role please click 'apply now'. All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Agatha Chen, Recruitment Advisor - Senior Medical Officers at agatha.chen@tewhatuora.govt.nz

Please note, we will be reviewing applications when received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.

We only accept online applications. Please apply via our website.

Job details

Job Reference:
HNZN01467

Location:
South Island - Otago - Oamaru


Job type:
Permanent Full time

Expertise:
Clinical - Senior Medical Officers, Medical Officers and Fellows - Rural Hospital Medicine


Closes:
27-Aug-2025
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