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Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Nelson Marlborough
Orthopaedic Surgeon, Permanent
FULL TIME & PART TIME
December 1, 2024
- Based in Nelson with district wide focus
- 0.7FTE (56 hours a fortnight) & 1:6 on-call allowance
- Permanent part-time
About the role
Our orthopaedic team offers a wide range of services, including trauma, elective procedures, and specialist care. You’ll work alongside experienced surgeons, nurses, and allied health professionals, all committed to delivering excellent outcomes for our diverse patient population.
About the Team/Service/Location
Nelson Hospital is seeking a dedicated and experienced Orthopaedic Surgeon to join our dynamic and collaborative team. We are passionate about fostering personal and professional development. Nelson Hospital provides opportunities to enhance your expertise and is committed to building the resource and skills of our team. You will thrive as part of a team dedicated to excellence. With a strong focus on work-life balance, this is an idea opportunity to enjoy a rewarding career while embracing an exceptional quality of life.
As a key member of our orthopaedic services, you will provide high-quality, patient-centred care to the Nelson-Marlborough region.
About you:
The successful candidate will:
- Provide comprehensive orthopaedic care, including consultation, diagnosis, and treatment for trauma and elective cases.
- Perform surgical interventions with precision and a commitment to patient safety.
- Participate in the on-call roster to manage acute orthopaedic emergencies.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualised care plans.
- Engage in quality improvement initiatives and contribute to the department's clinical governance.
- Provide teaching and mentorship to junior doctors and medical students.
- Stay up to date with advancements in orthopaedic care and bring innovative practices to the department.
- Fellowship of the Royal Australian College of Surgeons or equivalent.
- Eligible for an Annual Practising Certificate with a vocational scope of Orthopaedic Surgery with the Medical Council of New Zealand.
- Proven expertise in both trauma and elective orthopaedic procedures.
- Sub speciality interest in any of the following would be an asset: upper limb arthroplasty, Spine, or Paediatrics.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to foster strong relationships with patients and colleagues.
- Commitment to teamwork, patient-centred care, and continuous professional development.
- Competency with te ao Māori, tikanga, and te reo Māori or a commitment to starting your journey and taking ownership of your learning and growth.
- Experience in projects / initiatives which give effect to Te Tiriti principals and frameworks, and the application of Mātauranga Māori and Kaupapa Māori approaches, particularly as they apply in healthcare settings.
Health NZ is ‘the weaving of wellnesses. We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand. The Equity Work Programme at Health NZ focuses on helping everyone in the health system think about equity when they do their work. It also promotes the cultural change needed for the whole system to reach equity in health outcomes.
Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations.
Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion
- We want to see the real you in your application and welcome the real you on board if you come and work with us. Skills are gained across many areas of our life, not just in formal employment. If you can demonstrate the skills listed in the ad, but the experience was gained through whānau life, community or mahi aroha (volunteering) we encourage you to apply and share your story with us in your cover letter.
- We particularly welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.
To view the position description and/or apply for the role please click “apply now.” Applications via email will not be considered.
For general application enquiries please contact our recruitment team SMO.Recruitment@nmdhb.govt.nz
For role specific information please contact
-Donna Addidle - Services Manager, Donna.Addidle@nmdhb.govt.nz or
-Julian Ballance – Head of Department - Orthopedics, Julian.Ballance@nmdhb.govt.nz
R3N24-046
Applications close: Open until filled.
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