Rural Hospital Medical Specialist - Ashburton, New Zealand

Rural Hospital Medical Specialist - Ashburton, New Zealand

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora

Ashburton Hospital, Canterbury

Permanent and fixed-term options available

We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive

Why this is a great role

We have an exciting opportunity for a Rural Hospital Medical Specialist (RHMS) to join our collaborative and supportive team in Ashburton.

You will play a vital role in delivering integrated rural health services, while enjoying the lifestyle benefits of living in a welcoming community with easy access to skiing, hiking, biking and water sports.

About the role

Deliver best-practice rural hospital services across Ashburton Hospital, Tuarangi Home, and wider community settings

Oversee patients in the Acute Assessment Unit and inpatient wards

Supervise and support RMOs, including active involvement in education using our state-of-the-art Simulation Suite

Provide leadership in clinical quality, patient safety and continuous improvement initiatives

Contribute to the development of an integrated model of care that strengthens collaboration across primary, secondary and tertiary services

Participate in the

• on-call roster for SMOs and work closely with general practices and hospitals in Christchurch, Burwood and Timaru

About the team / service / location

Ashburton Hospital services the Mid-Canterbury Region and is an easy one-hour commute from Christchurch.

The hospital delivers integrated rural health services to over 34,000 residents and serves as a key regional hub for acute assessment, inpatient care and aged residential services.

Benefits

Work in a close-knit, multidisciplinary team committed to rural healthcare

Opportunities to shape the future of medical education and rural innovation

Flexible working arrangements and strong collegial support

Live and work in a friendly community with excellent access to outdoor recreation

About you

To be successful in this role, you will :

Be a Rural Hospital Medical Specialist, or have comparable experience

Hold (or be eligible for) registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand

Be a Fellow of the Division of Rural Hospital Medicine, or a Fellow close to vocational registration who is working towards completion

Demonstrate leadership in team-based care, medical education, and rural clinical excellence

Display strong communication skills, a collaborative mindset, and a commitment to equity and continuous service development

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 serve our community.

We welcome applications from our diverse Maori, Pacific, disabled and rainbow communities.

How to apply

To apply, please click here.

All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal.

If you have any questions about the role, please contact Amy Walker, Recruitment Specialist (

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process before the closing date of this advert.

We only accept online applications.

Please apply via our website above.

Applications via an agency will not be considered.

Statement of accountability available upon request.

Come join us!

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