Consultant Urgent Care Physician

Location:  Kenepuru Hospital, Porirua

Service:    Kenepuru Accident & Medical Clinic (KAMC)

Contract:  Permanent, Full time/part time

Salary:      As per ASMS SECA

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we’re building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence. 

About the role

We have an exciting opportunity for an Urgent Care Physicians to join our busy and thriving Accident and Medical Clinic based at Kenepuru Hospital in Porirua.  The clinic operates 24/7 to provide Urgent Care services to the Porirua community.

This role includes day and evening shifts over weekdays and weekends.  There is no requirement to work night shifts.  This role is 32-40 hours per week, however part-time work with lesser hours will be considered.

What’s in it for you?

• An knowledgeable, high-achieving, experienced team
• Flexible work/life balance in a friendly and relaxed location
• Full-time or part-time options
• Continued professional development, and upskilling is supported and encouraged
• Annual salary step progression as per the SECA
• Full reimbursement of APC, College membership fees and indemnity insurance
• 6 weeks paid annual leave
• Generous sick leave provisions, long service leave and sabbatical leave
• 10 days paid CME leave and $18,000 (GST exclusive) CME allowance per year
• Superannuation matched up to 6% of the employee’s contribution
• Paid weekly non-clinical time (approximately 20% of total contracted hours)
• An attractive relocation package

About the Team

We have a close knit team of medical, nursing and administration staff to support our 24/7 roster. 

Our doctor roster is made up of Urgent Care SMOs employed by the department, contracting doctors and local GPs.  The team is supported by a nursing team, including two Nurse Practitioners, led by a Charge Nurse Manager for the department and a Practice Administrator.

The clinic supports the northern corridor of the Capital Coast catchment area, in particular the Porirua community.  We are passionate about serving the local community and assisting with avoiding ED presentations where clinically appropriate and providing after hours medical care where needed.  This includes utilisation of on-site laboratory and radiology facilities (including CT for limited indications), POCUS, observation space and on-site urgent care led fracture clinic.

About the Location

Wellington is an excellent place to live, offering a balance of lifestyle benefits and natural beauty. Enjoy the city’s vibrant cultural scene, excellent cafés and restaurants, a reliable public transport network, and easy access to beaches, parks, and walking trails. The city's compact layout makes commuting relatively straightforward, while its strong sense of community and high quality of life make it attractive to individuals, couples, and families alike.

Wellington region has a variety of surrounding communities that offer different lifestyles while remaining well connected to the city. Hutt Valley (Hutt Hospital) and Porirua (Kenepuru Hospital), is approximately 15–30 minutes from central Wellington. It is popular with families due to its green spaces, diverse communities, shopping and recreation facilities. Further north, the Kāpiti Coast is approximately 40–60 minutes from Wellington and is renowned for its beautiful beaches, relaxed lifestyle, growing town centres, and strong appeal to families, professionals, and retirees seeking more space while maintaining access to the capital. 

About you

• Vocationally registered in Urgent Care with the Medical Council of New Zealand (MCNZ)
• OR Senior Urgent Care registrars nearing fellowship completion will also be considered
• FRNZCUC OR equivalent qualification and be able to register for vocational registration with the MCNZ
• Work in collaboration with multidisciplinary team
• Able to provide consistently high standards of medical care
• Relevant experience and training 

Working for Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is ‘the weaving of wellness’. 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.

How to apply

To apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ 

We will review and interview applicants on an ongoing basis, recruitment process may closed early if the right candidate is found. If you have any questions about the role, please email sandra.tam@ccdhb.org.nz

We are accepting recruitment agency’s applicants, please apply online.

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