Consultant Geriatrician

## Mo tenei turanga mahi | About this role

• Work in NZ's beautiful region of Whanganui where a relaxed healthy work life balance is encouraged
• A 138 bed-Care Capacity Demand Management (CCDM) secondary hospital
• Permanent, part-time
• FTE) position by negotiation
• A smooth relocation transition is guaranteedWe are Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora - Whanganui.

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.

An interest in stroke, movement disorders and orthogeriatric liaison is encouraged.Our inpatient services in Whanganui is a 6 bed critical care unit, a 35-bed medical ward, 40-bed Surgical Ward, and a dedicated 16-bed Acute Stroke Unit / Assessment, Treatment and Rehabilitation Ward.

The team consists of 6 General Physicians, 1 Rheumatologist and 2 Geriatricians.

We serve a population of approximately 65,000 residents and serves as a central hub for the 16,000 people residing in the surrounding districts across the region.We provide a six-bed critical care unit with tertiary support from Wellington Hospital.

Tertiary services such as cardio-thoracics, neurosurgery, paediatric surgery and cardiology are provided for our patients in Wellington.On 24 October

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It offers easily accessible mountains for skiing or hiking, lakes for fishing and boating, as well as beaches for surfing and quiet walks.

The year-round temperate climate allows you to make the most of this healthy family-focused lifestyle.

Whanganui also boasts an exciting arts community and facilities, a mix of local and travelling music talent, educational and sporting opportunities for all ages, historical buildings and culture.

Living in Whanganui, you will be two-and-half hours' drive away from our capital city, Wellington or a 1-hour scenic flight to Auckland.This excellent work / lifestyle balance for you and your family is further supported by a high quality of education at primary and secondary level, offered through both public and private schools.For more information on living and working in Whanganui click

Applicants must be eligible to work in New Zealand.

If you are an overseas qualified candidate, you can check your MCNZ registration eligibility and registration pathway .

If you are an overseas applicant and have overseas medical qualifications, you will be required to provide

For more information about the registration process and source verification of qualifications, please visitOther requirements for the role include :

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 Maori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal by

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