Rural Hospital Medical Specialist | 12 Month Fixed Term
RuralHospital Medical Specialist – Ashburton Hospital
Location:Ashburton, Canterbury | Parental Cover, Fixed Term Full Time (0.6 FTE) – 12Months
About us
When you joinTe Whatu Ora – Health New Zealand, you become part of a national organisationthat provides health services to more than five million people. Our ambition isto create a unified, equitable, and sustainable health system that delivershigh-quality care to all New Zealanders.
AshburtonHospital services the Mid-Canterbury Region and is an easy one-hour commutefrom Christchurch. The hospital delivers integrated rural health services toover 34,000 residents and serves as a key regional hub for acute assessment,inpatient care, and aged residential services.
About the role
We have anexciting opportunity for a Rural Hospital Medical Specialist (RHMS) tojoin our collaborative and supportive team in Ashburton on a 12-monthfixed-term, 0.6 FTEbasis starting August 2025.
As a RHMS,you will:
* Deliver best practice ruralhospital services across Ashburton Hospital, Tuarangi Home, and widercommunity settings.
* Oversee patients in the AcuteAssessment Unit and inpatient wards.
* Supervise and support RMOs,including active involvement in education using our state-of-the-artSimulation Suite.
* Provide leadership in clinicalquality, patient safety, and continuous improvement initiatives.
* Contribute to the development ofan integrated model of care that strengthens collaboration across primary,secondary, and tertiary services.
You will alsoparticipate in the 365/7 on-call roster for SMOs and work closely with generalpractices and hospitals in Christchurch, Burwood, and Timaru.
Skills & experience
* You will be a Rural HospitalMedical Specialist, or possess comparable experience.
* Demonstrate leadership inteam-based care, medical education, and rural clinical excellence.
* Display strong communicationskills, a collaborative mindset, and a commitment to equity and continuousservice development.
Ashburtonoffers a beautiful and accessible lifestyle – Mt Hutt ski field is just 30minutes away, Lake Hood is perfect for water sports, and the nearby foothillsare ideal for hiking and biking.
* Work in a close-knit,multidisciplinary team committed to rural healthcare.
* Opportunities to shape the futureof medical education and rural innovation.
* Flexible working arrangements andstrong collegial support.
* Live and work in a friendlycommunity with excellent access to outdoor recreation.
Ourculture: What matters to us
Ko ngātāngata, te mātua mahi – Putting people at the heart of all we do
We arecommitted to a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities weserve. We foster a culture of trust, integrity, collaboration, and learning.
Pleasenote: Applicationsvia an agency will not be considered.
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