Psychiatrist/ GP - Addiction Medicine Specialist at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Nelson Marlborough, Nelson Region Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand, NelsonMarlborough seeks an experienced Psychiatrist/ GP or Medical Officer - Addictions Medicine tojoin the department of Mental Health & Addiction ServicesPermanent, full-time 1.0FTE (80 hours a fortnight)1:9 On-callAddiction team, Nelson, NZThe Nelson Marlborough region, located at the summit of the South Island in Aotearoa, New Zealand, is spectacular. It is a great place to live for both work and leisure. Nelson offers all the luxuries and attractions one would desire. It is well connected to the rest of New Zealand and the world via its centrally located and well served domestic airport terminal.The schools are excellent. There are three national parks nearby providing ample opportunities for quality family-time and appreciation of nature - s wonders. The region is renowned for its breath-taking natural landscapes, with stunning geography capturing everything from unbelievably long golden beaches to rugged mountains and untouched forests. Nelson, where healthcare meets adventure,offers endless opportunities for mountain biking, walking/hiking, water sports and skiing. The region is also well known for its caf culture, wineries, art, crafts, and relaxed lifestyle. Visit the pages to uncover more about how to strike a better work-life balance in Nelsonhttps://www.nelsontasman.nz/ andhttps://www.newzealand.com/nz/nelson-tasman/ Te Whatu Ora, Nelson Marlborough has approximately 3000 employees, providing health services in the Nelson, Tasman, and Marlborough regions, serving almost 150,000 people. Facilities at Nelson Marlborough include four hospitals (Nelson, Wairau, Alexander, and Murchison Hospitals), a district wide public health service, and four community health Centre's located in Richmond, Marlborough, Motueka, and Golden Bay. Our vision is for all people to live well, get well, and stay well, and our mission is to work with the people of our community to promote, encourage, and enable their health, well-being, and independence. Respect, innovation, teamwork, and integrity represent our fundamental values.Ngā huanga o tēnei mahi (The benefits of this position)The salary for this position is based on the current Senior Medical and Dental Officer collective agreement dependent on skills, experience, and vocational registration in NZ.Meca | ASMS In addition to your salary, you will:Receive a generous annual allowance cover your continued medical education expenses (including associated travel and accommodation costs) as well as paid time off to attend events including international conferences.Have access to an employer matched Superannuation contribution of up to 6% of annual earnings.Be reimbursed competitive relocation, accommodation, and car rental expenses(conditions apply).The successful applicant will:Provideaddiction medicine services to patients with alcohol and drug use disorderespecially those with significant co-existing health disorders or opioiddependency.Join a supportive multidisciplinary team including psychiatrists,mental health nurses, psychologists, occupational therapists, and socialworkers.Have a passion for delivering high quality, evidence based,culturally responsive and effective healthcare.Enjoys working collaboratively in partnership with multipleagencies.Have leadership potential for further developing the addictionservice to achieve the best health outcomes for patients.Ko wai he kaitono tōtika? (Who is an appropriateapplicant?)The ideal applicant will:Bring your addictionmedicine expertise to the wider mental health team to develop the capacityof our services and contribute to advanced care of the populationin the Nelson region.Provide qualitytreatment to individuals having both substances use disorders and othersignificant mental health disorders.Have threeyears of experience assessing and managing the medical complications ofaddictive disorders and implementing a range of treatments in addictionenvironments.Have up-to-date knowledge of current research, treatments, andguidelines relating to major addition mental health issues.Have some experience in liaison / consultation with other agencies,e.g., working with community services such as GPs, social workers, and addictionsupport workers.Hold Fellowship or Membership of the Royal Australian and NewZealand College of Psychiatrists, or equivalent.Be eligible for an Annual Practicing Certificate and VocationalRegistration of Psychiatry, or equivalent with the Medical Council of NewZealand.Work with others to promote a cohesive team culture of collaborative practice, openness, humour, and respect across disciplines.Demonstrate commitment to continuing medical education and professional development. Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this roleTe Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand, NelsonMarlborough seeks an experienced Psychiatrist/ GP or Medical Officer - Addictions Medicine tojoin the department of Mental Health & Addiction ServicesPermanent, full-time 1.0FTE (80 hours a fortnight)1:9 On-callAddiction team, Nelson, NZĀ mātou rōpū (About our team)The Nelson Marlborough region, located at the summit of the South Island in Aotearoa, New Zealand, is spectacular. It is a great place to live for both work and leisure. Nelson offers all the luxuries and attractions one would desire. It is well connected to the rest of New Zealand and the world via its centrally located and well served domestic airport terminal.The schools are excellent. There are three national parks nearby providing ample opportunities for quality family-time and appreciation of nature - s wonders. The region is renowned for its breath-taking natural landscapes, with stunning geography capturing everything from unbelievably long golden beaches to rugged mountains and untouched forests. Nelson, where healthcare meets adventure,offers endless opportunities for mountain biking, walking/hiking, water sports and skiing. The region is also well known for its caf culture, wineries, art, crafts, and relaxed lifestyle. Visit the pages to uncover more about how to strike a better work-life balance in Nelsonhttps://www.nelsontasman.nz/ andhttps://www.newzealand.com/nz/nelson-tasman/ Te Whatu Ora, Nelson Marlborough has approximately 3000 employees, providing health services in the Nelson, Tasman, and Marlborough regions, serving almost 150,000 people. Facilities at Nelson Marlborough include four hospitals (Nelson, Wairau, Alexander, and Murchison Hospitals), a district wide public health service, and four community health Centre's located in Richmond, Marlborough, Motueka, and Golden Bay. Our vision is for all people to live well, get well, and stay well, and our mission is to work with the people of our community to promote, encourage, and enable their health, well-being, and independence. Respect, innovation, teamwork, and integrity represent our fundamental values.Ētahi atu mōhiohio (More Information) https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC34XErxkHJ5YAn59o6SrhnA Ngā huanga o tēnei mahi (The benefits of this position)The salary for this position is based on the current Senior Medical and Dental Officer collective agreement dependent on skills, experience, and vocational registration in NZ.Meca | ASMS In addition to your salary, you will:Receive a generous annual allowance cover your continued medical education expenses (including associated travel and accommodation costs) as well as paid time off to attend events including international conferences.Have access to an employer matched Superannuation contribution of up to 6% of annual earnings.Be reimbursed competitive relocation, accommodation, and car rental expenses(conditions apply).Ngā mōhiohio e pā ana ki tēnei mahi (About thisposition)The successful applicant will:Provideaddiction medicine services to patients with alcohol and drug use disorderespecially those with significant co-existing health disorders or opioiddependency.Join a supportive multidisciplinary team including psychiatrists,mental health nurses, psychologists, occupational therapists, and socialworkers.Have a passion for delivering high quality, evidence based,culturally responsive and effective healthcare.Enjoys working collaboratively in partnership with multipleagencies.Have leadership potential for further developing the addictionservice to achieve the best health outcomes for patients.Ko wai he kaitono tōtika? (Who is an appropriateapplicant?)The ideal applicant will:Bring your addictionmedicine expertise to the wider mental health team to develop the capacityof our services and contribute to advanced care of the populationin the Nelson region.Provide qualitytreatment to individuals having both substances use disorders and othersignificant mental health disorders.Have threeyears of experience assessing and managing the medical complications ofaddictive disorders and implementing a range of treatments in addictionenvironments.Have up-to-date knowledge of current research, treatments, andguidelines relating to major addition mental health issues.Have some experience in liaison / consultation with other agencies,e.g., working with community services such as GPs, social workers, and addictionsupport workers.Hold Fellowship or Membership of the Royal Australian and NewZealand College of Psychiatrists, or equivalent.Be eligible for an Annual Practicing Certificate and VocationalRegistration of Psychiatry, or equivalent with the Medical Council of NewZealand.Work with others to promote a cohesive team culture of collaborative practice, openness, humour, and respect across disciplines.Demonstrate commitment to continuing medical education and professional development.Collegiality and collaboration across all disciplines are keys to provide successful services to our patients and community.Should this be the type of environment in which you will thrive, we would like to hear from you!Me pēhea ahau e tono ai?(How do Iapply?)For general enquiries please contact
[email protected] , 0224193201. For more information or informal discussions pleasecontact:Rita Van Iddekinge- Operational Support Manager,
[email protected] , orClara Breeze - Service Manager,
[email protected], orNeil Yorke - Head of Department,
[email protected] To apply please follow the link to complete our online applicationformhttps://nmdhb.careercentre.net.nz .Applicationsvia email will not be considered.Whilst it is no longer mandatory, for the health andsafety of staff and patients, employees in this role are expected to be fullyvaccinated against Covid-19 (primary course plus booster).N23-549Applications close:open until filled.Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand,Nelson Marlborough strongly endorses Te Tiriti o Waitangi.We believe that to achieve equity inhealth outcomes for Māori we need a workforce reflective of the population itserves. We strongly encourage applications from candidates who identify asMāori and we recruit for cultural competence.He waka eke noa. We are all in thistogether. Employer: Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Nelson Marlborough Note: You may be redirected to the employer's careers website.
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