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South Island - Canterbury Ashburton, South Island RuralHospital Medical Specialist - Ashburton Hospital Location: Ashburton, Canterbury | Employment type: Permanent& Fixed Term options available Why thisis a great role We have anexciting opportunity for a Rural Hospital Medical Specialist (RHMS) to join ourcollaborative and supportive team in Ashburton. You will play a vital role indelivering integrated rural health services while enjoying the lifestylebenefits of living in a welcoming community with easy access to skiing, hiking,biking, and water sports. 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. Health NewZealand | Te Whatu Orais firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and iscommitted to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders. About theRole As a RuralHospital Medical Specialist, 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. About theTeam / Service / Location 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 You To besuccessful in this role, you will: Be a Rural Hospital MedicalSpecialist, or have comparable experience. Hold (or be eligible for)registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand Be a Fellow of the Division ofRural Hospital Medicine, or a Fellow close to vocational registration whois working towards completion. 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. Working atHealth New Zealand Health NewZealand | Te Whatu Orais dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. Weembrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are betterpositioned to understand and serve our community. We welcome applications fromour diverse Mori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities. How toApply To apply,please click ''apply now.'' All applications must be submitted through our onlinecareers portal. If you have any questions about the role, please contact: Amy Walker - RecruitmentSpecialistEmail: **********@cdhb.health.nz Dr John Lyons - Clinical DirectorEmail: **********@cdhb.health.nz Please note:Applications via an agency will not be considered. Statement of Accountability available upon request. Be careful - Dont provide your bank or credit card details when applying for jobs. Don''t transfer any money or complete suspicious online surveys. If you see something suspicious, report this job ad . #J-18808-Ljbffr