New Year, New Job, New Lifestyle 2020
We’re seeking Cardiologists (2 roles) for Whangarei Hospital in beautiful, subtropical Northland.
This is an exciting time to join the Medical Division, as the positions are part of a significant service redevelopment involving a re-invigorated cardiology service, which includes a cardiac catheter lab opening late 2019.
- Relaxed lifestyle just 2 hours north of Auckland
- FRACP or equivalent qualifications, e.g. FRCP with CCT
- Join a team of physicians with varying subspecialty interests
- Participate in the acute medical roster
- Be involved in helping to shape and develop cardiology services
- Affordable housing, excellent schools and an easy commute
- Sailing, scuba diving, paddleboarding, mountain biking, surfing
- Beautiful natural surroundings – white sandy beaches, native forest & Gateway to the Bay of Islands
Whangarei Hospital is the largest hospital in Northland, providing secondary care services for the region supported by three growing district hospitals in Kaitaia, Dargaville and Bay of Islands. These roles are based in Whangarei, with a requirement to visit the satellite hospitals on a rostered basis.
The Medical Division provides Acute Medicine care as well as outpatient/ non-acute/ elective inpatient care to the population of Northland. The service has a coronary care unit with five beds, three medical wards with 56 beds and a spacious outpatient facility. They see approx 4,500 general medical admissions annually, with an interesting and challenging mix of pathology.
Transoesophageal imaging, exercise and pharmacologic stress testing and CTCA are all established services.
For this role, you will have broad specialist experience in Cardiology. In addition, you will have a sound understanding of contemporary models of care and will be an innovative thinker with ideas to contribute to the further development of the service.
You will also have proven leadership skills and experience working in a multidisciplinary team environment; an interest in medical education and teaching, including providing supervision and education to house officers, registrars and other clinical staff; and of course, a commitment to contributing to ongoing quality improvement programmes.
What’s on offer?
- Total package ranges NZ$190,000 - $280,000 per annum, depending on experience
- This includes: Base salary from NZ$161,304 to $240,000 pa, depending on level of experience; On call calculated on top of your base; Continuing Medical Education Allowance NZ$16,000 + 10 days CME leave pa.
- Plus relocation assistance
The Region
Northland covers an area of 12,600 square kilometres and a population of 180,000, spanning from just north of Auckland right up to Cape Reinga at the very top of the North Island. Whangarei is the main urban centre and where these roles will be based.
With its high sunshine hours and fantastic natural environment, including white sandy beaches and native forests, Northland has the reputation of being one of the country’s premier tourist and lifestyle destinations, and is a popular holiday choice for both New Zealanders and international visitors.
It’s a region rich in Māori and European history, some of the oldest traces of Māori settlement can be found here. Today, 35% of the Northland population identify as Māori, so newcomers will experience a real connection with the culture and way of life here, which provides valuable exposure and rewarding experiences both professionally and socially.
Popular water recreation areas include the Bay of Islands and Poor Knights Islands Reserves for world class scuba diving, sailing and fishing. You can also enjoy al fresco dining, paddle boarding, golfing, hiking and mountain biking and so much more.
Whangarei has easy access transport links to Auckland, New Zealand’s largest city, which is only a two hour drive away. There is also a busy domestic airport, with numerous daily flights to Auckland (35 minutes) that connect to Auckland International Airport.
Find out more about Whangarei and the Northland region
What’s on offer?
- Total package ranges NZ$190,000 - $280,000 per annum, depending on experience
- This includes: Base salary from NZ$161,304 to $240,000 pa, depending on level of experience; On call calculated on top of your base; Continuing Medical Education Allowance NZ$16,000 + 10 days CME leave pa.
- Plus relocation assistance
Medical Registration
Ideally, you will hold FRACP and full Vocational registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand (MCNZ).
If you are an overseas specialist cardiologist, you will hold equivalent specialist qualifications from either Australia (FRACP), the UK (via CCT), Ireland (via CCT), Canada (FRCPC) or USA (Board certification) that will enable Provisional Vocational (long term) registration or Locum Tenens (short term up to 12 months) registration.
These are the specialist pathways for medical registration in NZ for physicians and we can assist with medical registration and the work visa, if successfully appointed.
** Primary Source Verification using EPIC **
From 1st November 2017, all relevant qualifications must now be verified by ECFMG using the EPIC system on behalf of the Medical Council of New Zealand.
If you are committed to working in New Zealand, we encourage doctors to start this process off as soon as possible if you hold qualifications from outside NZ. Delays in verifications can impact on start dates, if not completed timeously. Candidates are invited to log on to EPIC and complete this step online. EPIC verifies your identity and your qualifications directly with you.
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