Job Description
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role
- Whangarei, Northland, New Zealand
- Permanent full-time position
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.
About the Role
Northland has one of the highest rates of stroke and TIA in the country, currently admitting around 350 strokes per annum. We run a comprehensive stroke service with a 10 bed Hyper-Acute/Acute Stroke Unit as well as a closely linked rehabilitation unit. We provide 24/7 care including stroke thrombolysis and are closely linked to our comprehensive stroke centre, Auckland City Hospital, for mechanical thrombectomy.
Alongside our team of experienced physicians, you will participate in our acute stroke rotation providing acute stroke unit care, hyperacute stroke assessment, treatment and referral. You will provide supervision to junior doctors as well as participate in the afterhours on call rota including weekend acute stroke specialist ward rounds.
Ideally you will bring experience in the stroke specialty, however also very open to hearing from those with an acute medicine background and an interest/commitment to take on acute stroke. This post can be modified to suit the candidate's interest and parent specialty. Candidates with neurology, acute medicine or geriatric medicine experience would be encouraged to participate in the inpatient and outpatient services for those specialities.
About the Location
As well as a warm climate, the "winterless north" offers excellent schools; affordable housing and scenic coastal areas offering a range of recreational activities. We are just a two hours' drive or 25-minute flight from the international hub of Auckland. To learn more about our stunning location please click here
For more information on living and working in Northland click here
About you
To be considered you must have or be eligible for specialist (or locum tenens) registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand (MCNZ) in an Internal Medicine Vocational scope of practice.
If you are currently overseas / not yet registered, we can assist you with the application process to obtain MCNZ registration.
Working at Health New Zealand
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.
How to Apply
To apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal by 14 May 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Molly Kelly at NL-SMO.Jobs@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz or General Manager Belinda.beehre@northlanddhb.org.nz
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.