We are seeking an Aged Care Physician to join a friendly and energising team located in Timaru Hospital on the South Island.
The Role
You will be primarily based in a purpose-built 20 bed Assessment Treatment & Rehabilitation Ward within a multidisciplinary team (including one other Aged Care Physician) renowned for supporting its patients to achieve the best outcomes relevant to their individual stage of life. In addition you will also be required to conduct regular outpatient clinics and participate in an acute medical on-call roster based on a 1 in 6 frequency. You will therefore have the flexibility to maintain your general medical skills. Timaru’s busy hospital admits just under 5000 patients, cares for 1350 day patients and attends to 12,000 outpatient appointments annually. As a member of staff at this hospital you will enjoy an attractive work/life balance and have access to many local lifestyle and recreational activities.
The Location
A sunny temperate climate (approx. 15-25 degrees in the summer, lowering to 8-14 degrees in the winter) combined with the close proximity to the grandeur of the Southern Alps, forests, rivers and the sparkling Pacific Ocean a fantastic natural environment beckons. It’s perfect for all manner of sporting and recreational pursuits – rock climbing, hiking, bush walking, kayaking, boating, river rafting, mountain biking, four-wheel driving, golfing and more. There are also at least four ski fields within 1-2 hours’ drive of the region’s main centre. Timaru is a small city on the east coast of the South Island and it has long been viewed as a friendly, safe place to raise a family. In 2010, it was rated the most affordable city in New Zealand for homebuyers. The district has excellent primary and secondary schools, a low crime rate and offers freedom from city stresses. With no traffic jams and less time commuting, you can spend more time with family and friends. As well as being surrounded by a number of picturesque towns and smaller rural settlements, this city boasts the added advantage of being only a two hours’ drive from the major university cities of Dunedin and Christchurch (which has an international airport).
So, if you've been thinking about making a lifestyle change for you and the family, this is an excellent opportunity to enjoy a balanced lifestyle and to make a significant contribution to the delivery of services in this lovely part of New Zealand.
What Head Medical can do for you
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