New Zealand Job Openings

Espirita

Geriatrician - Health New Zealand

Auckland

FULL TIME

July 29, 2024

Espirita is thrilled to announce that we have partnered with various hospitals across the beautiful landscapes of New Zealand to recruit experienced Geriatricians keen to relocate.
We are on an active search for dedicated and passionate Geriatricians to join our client's dynamic healthcare service. This is a unique opportunity to expand your professional horizons while making a significant impact on patient lives in New Zealand.
What will you be doing in this role?

We are seeking dedicated Geriatricians who can fulfil the following responsibilities:

Diagnosing and treating illnesses: As a Geriatrician, you would be responsible for diagnosing and treating a variety of illnesses prevalent in older adults.
Referring patients to specialists: If necessary, you would refer patients to other medical specialists for further diagnosis or treatment.
Monitoring the side-effects of medication: You would keep track of the side-effects of medications prescribed to your patients.
Assessing the risks of medications: You would assess the potential risks associated with medications, especially since older adults may react differently to drugs.
Paying attention to the mental and physical health of patients: You would monitor both the mental and physical health of your patients, providing comprehensive care.
Providing medical and lifestyle advice: You would provide advice on medical treatments and lifestyle changes that can improve the patient's overall health.
Providing robust, well-informed preventative treatment: As a Geriatrician, you would propose resource-specific treatment regimens.
Diagnosing physiological anomalies: You would be skilled in diagnosing both innocuous and harmful physiological anomalies.
Pinpointing assistive gadgets: You would recommend assistive devices that can alleviate pressing health-related symptoms.
Working in a multidisciplinary team: As a Geriatrician, you would often work as part of a multidisciplinary team, collaborating with other medical colleagues, including GPs and other hospital doctors, as well as experts in the community such as social workers.
Providing rehabilitation after illness: You would provide rehabilitation services to your patients after an illness and need a comprehensive knowledge of physical treatments, adaptations, and aids.

What are the requirements for this role?
You will need to be a registered Geriatrician and have experience working in Geriatrics.

Excellent communication and time management skills.

Meet the English Language requirements set out by the New Zealand Medical Board.

Meet the requirements of one of the New Zealand Doctor registration pathways.

What is the benefit package on offer for this position?

Embarking on a new professional journey overseas can be daunting. This role comes with a relocation package that is designed to ensure your move to New Zealand is as seamless and stress-free as possible.
Here's what it includes:

Salary: Competitive full-time salary in line with New Zealand's national salary agreement steps, guided by the length of your experience and skills.
Accommodation: Settle in without a worry as 4 weeks short-term accommodation is provided for you upon your arrival in NZ, up to $10,000.
Car Hire: Up to 4 weeks of rental care hire/provision is provided up to $5,000.
Flight & Luggage Arrangements: One-way economy travel fare for yourself, your partner and children under the age of 19. If your family don't want to travel immediately, this can be claimed up to 6 months after starting work in NZ.

Shipping of Household Goods: Maximum of $5000 from Australia/Pacific, or up to $10,000 if from further afield.

Airport Transfers: Airport transfer to accommodation on arrival up to a cost of $300.

Professional Body Registration Assistance: We'll guide you through the process of registering with the New Zealand Professional Body.

Visa Application Support: Navigating visa applications can be complex, but our team is here to provide all the help you need.

IELTS/OET Reimbursement (if applicable): If required, we'll reimburse the cost of your IELTS or OET examination.

Additional Perks: Stay tuned for more details on other benefits designed to make your relocation experience even better.

We're excited to assist you on your new journey and make your transition to working in New Zealand a memorable one!

What are the next steps?
We would love to hear from you if you feel this role could be a good match for you, you are interested in relocating to NZ, and would like to know more. Please apply to this vacancy by completing the application form attaching a copy of your CV, and one of the team will be in touch with you shortly to discuss things further.
Alternatively, if you are interested in registering with us for different opportunities, please proceed to register your interest via our website and we will be in touch regarding positions that might suit you over the coming days.
About Espirita
Espirita is the global workforce arm of Acacium Group – one of the world's leading healthcare workforce solutions providers.
At Espirita, our purpose is simple: to improve healthcare by empowering individuals. With a global presence, local knowledge and expertise, and a commitment to excellence, Espirita strives to provide healthcare professionals with the resources and support they need to thrive in their careers and personal lives.
Espirita does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, religion, colour, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, citizenship, or any other protected classification under applicable federal, state, or local laws.
Espirita is proud to be an equitable, diverse, and inclusive employer. Please note that our job adverts are correct at the time of publication, but some details and job responsibilities are subject to change.
This job advert may not be copied, imitated, or used, in whole or in part, by third-party websites, without prior written consent.

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