Why choose Clutha Health First?
We pride ourselves on being a rewarding place to work, small enough to get to know everyone, but big enough to develop, challenge and diversify your career in a supported rural community. There are many opportunities to enhance, support and broaden your career in our healthcare setting, and at the same time you will have a positive impact on our patients and the wider community and region.

We can offer you:

• An integrated facility that encompasses General Practice, 14 Inpatient Medical and Assessment Treatment & Rehabilitation beds, 3 Maternity beds plus a Primary Birthing Unit, Medical Assessment Unit, Community District Nursing, a large Allied Health Team, Outpatient Specialist Services and LMC care, all supported by our administrative and ancillary teams.
• Onsite Radiology, Laboratory, Mental Health and Public Health services.
• Great collegial relationships between all of our services, with an entire interdisciplinary team at your fingertips to provide patient-centred care efficiently.
• A facility that is well equipped with modern technology, equipment and systems that will enhance your working day.
• A centrally located facility, in the heart of Balclutha with free parking and only an hour from Dunedin City, making it easy if you choose to commute.
• Generous education allowances and annual leave entitlements.
• A comprehensive inhouse training programme and we encourage and support professional development opportunities for your role.
• Salaries that are comparable with our Health NZ colleagues.
• Immigration New Zealand employer accreditation and support.

The Clutha region and surrounds is a fabulous location in the South Island where you can achieve a great work/life balance. With stunning scenery, vibrant thriving communities, plentiful recreation activities and plenty of space where life can be at a slower southern pace if you choose.
We welcome you to come and join our team.
Come and join us at Clutha Health, enjoy what our District has to offer you and your family.

LIVING AND WORKING IN THE CLUTHA DISTRICT

Balclutha, located on the banks of the Clutha River, is an easy one-hour drive from Dunedin and 20 minutes from the Catlins coastline. The South Otago area offers a broad range of outdoor, sporting and recreational opportunities with easy access to beaches and rivers.
The Clutha District offers a relaxed lifestyle, friendly people and supportive smaller communities with strong educational facilities and lower cost living which all combine to deliver the work life balance you could be looking for to experience an increased quality of life.
Going inland, we are three hours’ drive from Central Otago (Queenstown, Wanaka) where there are wineries, beautiful lakes for water sports in the summer and mountains for skiing in the winter.
Discover more about living and working in the Clutha District; visit www.cluthanz.com

MŌU AKE | ABOUT YOU:

We welcome clinicians with sub-specialty interests that benefit our community. For those keen on acute medicine, we operate a 4-bed, 2-consult room Medical Assessment Unit open daily from 09:00-18:00. On-site plain radiology, community Awauni laboratory with POCT facilities, and ultrasound support are available.
Our inpatient unit has 14 acute beds. We employ 2 Medical Officers on a permanent basis with weekends being covered by regular Locums and nights covered by Emergency Consult. We would envisage that as a dual trained GP, you would be released from General Practice to cover a portion of the permanent Medical Officer annual leave and study leave. This variety of work and background support makes this role an attractive option for those looking for a diverse and interesting role.
Mō mātou | About us:
Our general practice has 8,400 enrolled patients, is Foundation standards accredited, and has completed the Health Care Home programme. The practice is part of an integrated health centre incorporating GP, Inpatient ward, Maternity ward with birthing unit, Outpatient specialist services and a wide variety of community based and allied health services. We have onsite laboratory and radiology service for the convenience of our patients, and staff. Our services onsite all work collaboratively to deliver care to our patients, whanau and community. We are committed to diversity and inclusion across our staff and services and as such we welcome and encourage applications from all people, including all ethnicities, gender identities, ages, sexual orientation, and disability. We are a pro-equity organisation particularly for our Māori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community.
As an accredited training facility for the three tertiary education providers in the region teaching is a major feature of the practice, hosting RMIP students along with nursing, midwifery and allied health undergraduates.
All our staff and teams are well supported with strong administration personnel as well as having Human Resources, Finance, IT, Maintenance and Quality & Risk personnel onsite, at your fingertips.
If you choose to commute, Balclutha is an easy one-hour drive from Dunedin. Being centrally located, there is free carparking and it’s just a very brief walk to café’s, shops and local services for your convenience.
Clutha Health First is a friendly environment where people love coming to work.
For further detailed information on living and working in the Clutha District, including what our wider area offers as well as information on recreational activities, schooling and services please visit www.cluthanz.com

Kā mea whakaputa o mātou | What we offer:

• A salary range aligned with Health NZ or ASMS.
• Excellent staff engagement as evidenced by an independently produced survey report – you would be working alongside a highly engaged workforce.
• Assistance and encouragement with the pursuit of a subspecialty interest.
• A Model of Care that’s further enhanced by integrated services onsite, at your fingertips.
• Fully supported orientation programme enabling a smooth transition into your work here at Clutha Health First.
• Provision and support with a wide range of professional and personal development opportunities, no matter your role. We want to empower you to build a long-term career.
• Advanced training for clinical services and staff enabling top of scope practice and skills development.
• Provision of a temporary leased family home and vehicle; relocation assistance costs can be discussed upon application.

Tono ināianei | Apply now:
If you would like more information or to have a confidential chat, we welcome you to contact:
Nicky Vaughan, General Manager Clinical Services
Email: nicky.vaughan@chf.co.nz
Telephone: 027 365 933

Clutha Health First is community owned and operated Rural Hospital/Integrated Family Health Centre looking for a GP (tenths negotiable) to increase its General Practitioner base. If you are a dual trained FRNZCGP and FDRHM specialist the position can offer the opportunity to support our 14 bed acute admitting medical inpatient ward on a rotational basis.