General Surgeon job – New Zealand

Job Code	310/104
Date Posted	15/02/2012
Seniority	Consultant/ Specialist
Specialty	General Surgery
Location	New Zealand
Duration	Permanent

A North Island hospital is seeking a Specialist General Surgeon to support the needs of the region's community. You will find this hospital houses a unique environment where you will encounter a diverse range of conditions, treatment procedures and cultural practices. By practicing here, you will be able to enjoy a stimulating, non-metropolitan, small coastal hospital setting.

As a General Surgeon, you will have a broad scope of practice including endoscopy, and basic vascular, urological, breast and paediatric surgery. Looking after some of the 46,000 residents that rely on this hospital for health treatments annually, you will be part of a team that provides high quality care on a daily basis. As a Specialist in this team, you will also be given the opportunity to supervise and provide guidance to junior medical staff members as they progress through their training.

Set apart by the most temperate climate and beautiful natural surroundings of the North Island East Coast of New Zealand, it’s little wonder that this region is the work destination of choice for many medical professionals. The region is well known for its relaxed lifestyle and its beautiful rural and beach environments. Local schools are excellent and real estate is affordably priced.