General Physician - Medrecruit

General & Stroke Medicine Physician – Hawke’s Bay Hospital

Location : Hastings, Hawke’s Bay, New Zealand

Service : General Medicine | Acute Stroke Service

Employer : Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora

About the Role

We are seeking a physician with a passion for high-quality acute and general medicine care to join our ward-based general medical team. Subspecialty interests are welcomed—particularly in Stroke Medicine, Neurology, or Geriatric Medicine.

This role includes :

• Acute stroke care on Ward B2 (27-bed general medicine ward)
• Participation in the general medicine after-hours roster
• Supervision and education of junior doctors and students
• Involvement in service development and equity-focused initiatives

About the Hospital & Team

Hawke’s Bay Hospital is one of New Zealand’s largest provincial hospitals, with 400 beds and a catchment of 162,000 people across urban and rural communities. The General Medicine department manages over 8,000 admissions annually, supported by :

The Acute Stroke Service admits ~500 patients annually and is supported by a 24 / 7 Telestroke partnership with Wellington Hospital.

This public hospital services a region of over 162,000 people. The hospital supports a wide range of surgical, medical, oncology and radiological services. Come and develop your career, working in a wonderful part of New Zealand in modernising facilities with a dedicated and fun team.

Hawke's Bay is located in the heart of New Zealand's North Island. Just 5 hours to Auckland. Known for its Mediterranean climate and relaxed lifestyle, you will work in a region where vineyards meet the ocean.