Specialist Paediatrician
Applications are invited from qualified Paediatricians to join our Paediatric team to provide specialist paediatric services to the Marlborough region (population 42,000) This role is being established at 0.6 - 0.8 FTE (48 - 64 hours/fortnight).
Wairau Hospital, located in Blenheim, New Zealand is part of Nelson Marlborough District Health Board (NMDHB). At NMDHB we work with the people of our community to promote, encourage and enable their health, well-being and independence. Wairau Hospital is a new purpose built facility with 88 beds. The Paediatric Unit is co-located with the Maternity Unit and consists of 8 beds, including 3 neonatal cots for babies of 34 weeks or greater gestation. The hospital provides all the major specialties, with sub-specialties visiting on a routine basis from Nelson and Christchurch. NMDHB has a district wide team of 9 Paediatricians.
In this position you will have full involvement in the acute roster for admission as well as ongoing care of acute paediatric and neonatal hospital presentations. There is also specific responsibility for the assessment of children being taken into CYF (Child, Youth and Family) care and attendance on the local care and protection resource panel, as well as development of local child protection services.
To be considered for this position you will have a strong commitment to comprehensive general paediatrics, a post-graduate qualification and be eligible for registration in New Zealand.
The position offers excellent working conditions, a relocation package and flexibility of commencement date.
For further information please contact: Becky.olson@nmdhb.govt.nz - Service Manager, Medical Surgical Services or discuss the role with Dr David Bond, Executive Clinical Director and Paediatrician david.bond@nmhs.govt.nz.
Marlborough, with its reputation as the "Gourmet Province" of New Zealand and home of world renowned Sauvignon Blanc, offers a fantastic living environment with a sunny climate and easy access to the Marlborough Sounds, Wither Hills, Richmond Ranges and ski fields. There are lots of outdoor activities for the whole family and had great schools for the kids.
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Closing Date: Thursday 13 June, 2013
Ref: W13/025
Online applications, CV and cover letters are required before your application can be processed. Enquiries can be made to Human Resources Nelson telephone: 03 546 1362 or email vacancies@nmdhb.govt.nz
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Web link for advert and on line application http://adhbrac.taleo.net/careersection/.tar_ext/jobdetail.ftl?lang=en&job=042629
For enquiries specific to this position, please contact Dr. John Doran, Head of Department and Consultant Paediatrician via email John.Doran@tdhb.org.nz
For a job description, please contact Cara Humphries Stonnell, Recruitment Advisor via email Cara.HumphriesStonnell@tdhb.org.nz