GP required for a semi-rural practice based near to Palmerston North on the North Island of New Zealand
- Enthusiastic General Practitioner required
- Competitive guaranteed base salary
- Attractive Relocation package available
- Special Interest in Youth Health
- Cornerstone Accredited practice
Position
The vacancy is for a full time General Practitioner. You will be requires to participate in an after hours & weekend roster in the local community hospital. This will be no more than 1 in 4 for weekend duties.
Alongside General Practice, you will support a wide range of services to the community to help them maintain good health. The centre offers the main service of general practice and is looking to expand on providing a Youth Health Clinic to the community.
The Practice
The centre is open 8.45am – 5pm
It is also only a short distance away from the community Hospital.
With a registered population of 8,000 in the area, this centre currently has 6 GP’s who have full clinical support from 13 nurses & also a very strong administration support team of 10 staff members. The practice has been recently renovated & is fully computerised, using Med Tech.
Location
Palmerston North is a major university city and is at the hub of key routes to the central North Island ski fields and river adventures. Only 90 minutes scenic drive from Wellington or 2 hours from Taupo makes Palmerston North a great base to explore the North Island from. Expect to spend a lot of time outside, because the area’s geography has inspired an exciting choice of mild, medium and wild adventures. Rafting, kayaking, horse trekking, mountain biking and rock climbing are just some of the things you can do.
Palmerston North, which is New Zealand’s 5th largest city, is home to a thriving musical scene with many national and international acts touring through the town; as well as there being many local acts performing regularly. There are also theatres and a thriving wine industry. Whatever the occasion or mood, there is a café, bar or restaurant to cater to your tastes; from a shot of espresso to a meal that combines the best of local produce, and everything in between!
How Head Medical can help you
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