PaediatricianTeWhatu Ora–South CanterburyTimaruHospital - South Island, New Zealand Permanent Role - Flexible FTE/Hours (our service is open to a discussion on what may suit) An opportunity exists at Timaru Hospital, whereyou'll enjoy a semi-autonomous role, with our three other generalpaediatricians, developing a greater community focus all the while supported byexcellent hospital infrastructure.Paediatric Service at Timaru HospitalThe work involves general paediatrics inits broadest sense – from neonates to adolescents, with a large outpatientfocus. This is a 'hands on' role andinpatient numbers are small. With no registrars, we have junior doctors who areinspired to learn alongside a trainee intern. You will work closely with a small Child Development Team and get toknow community providers well. You'll bejoining a team of skilled professionals, motivated to make a difference, whilebeing supported by good clinical systems, including high standards of obstetriccover. Call commitments involve 1 or 2 nights a week with 11 weekends per year. Neonatal care is delivered in a Level 1 unit with 2 high dependency cots for stabilisation prior to transfer. We have recently built a Transitional Care Unit that offers 5 transitional care rooms for mum and baby. We have aspirations to increase this capability over the next few years. Our paediatric ward has been recently refurbished to offer 8 beds. There is excellent tertiary support for the majority of paediatric sub-specialities within 2 hours drive.Te Whatu Ora - South Canterbury isresponsible for the delivery of services throughout the South Canterbury regionand Timaru Hospital (131 beds) serves a district population of approximately50,000 based in a General Hospital Facility, (which has just commenced asignificant refurbishment programme), providing our local community with suchcritical 24/7 services as ED, ICU/CCU,General, Orthopaedic, & ENT Surgery, O&G, Psychiatry, Geriatrics,Oncology & Palliative Care, Internal Medicine and Paediatrics.Integrity, collaboration,accountability, respect and excellence are at the heart of everything we do. Weare a proudly diverse team, as we know a diverse and inclusive workforceachieves the best outcomes for our patients and communities. If you share inthese core values and bring them into every aspect of your patient care. Why Timaru and the South Canterbury region?We are the best big little city youwill find, located on the coast and Caroline Bay, with the majestic SouthernAlps in the back-ground. Timaru is aneasy place to live, family friendly and with easy access to an array of outdooractivities – beaches, ski fields, lakes, mountains, and hiking tracks. Free parking and an easy commute towork really helps with true work life balance! Watch this video to learn how this moment is yours!New Zealand MedicalCouncil Registration Please be aware, if you are anoverseas candidate that the Medical Council of New Zealand requires primarysource verification of your qualifications to be undertaken usingthe Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates' ElectronicPortfolio of International Credentials (ECFMG's EPIC) service. Beingcertified through EPIC is compulsory and we therefore recommend that applicantshave registered their professional credentials with EPIC at time of applyingfor this vacancy. https://epic.ecfmgepic.org/Registration.aspx Please visit the NZMC website formore details about this and the other requirements needed to be met towardgaining NZ Registration.Enquires andApplication Process Please apply for this vacancy onlineat https://scdhb.careercentre.net.nz If you would like to discuss thisrole and or living in Timaru before you apply, please contact CatherineRobertson on ******
