Opportunities currently available:

Palliative Care Medical Specialist

Are you looking for a challenging leadership role where you can make your mark in specialist palliative care?

You will thrive working in a diverse ethnic community that presents high complexity of need. As part of a dynamic team you will contribute to the future organisational growth and development of Hospice West Auckland.

You will be living and working in a city that consistently ranks in the top five in worldwide quality of living surveys. Hospice West Auckland is located on the picturesque Te Atatu Peninsula in New Zealand’s biggest and most vibrant city. The west coast beaches are renowned for their outstanding beauty - perfect for a walk along the coast, fishing, surfing and swimming. West Auckland is the home of famous world surf competitions, movie sets, boutique beers and fine wines.

Providing a high quality of specialist palliative care to the people of West Auckland during life-limiting illness, our highly-skilled interdisciplinary team offers a unique blend of holistic care for patients, families, whanau and carers. Your role will be to lead and manage the medical care for patients and their families and whanau, to educate colleagues and other healthcare professionals, and to participate in quality initiatives.

You will take a leadership role in the development of a new 10 bed Hospice in patient unit in West Auckland. There will also be opportunities for research and the potential to supervise and consult with medical colleagues at Hibiscus Hospice in the Whangaparaoa Peninsula in patient unit.

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer you are an energetic and enthusiastic person with a medical degree (FAChPM or equivalent). You have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, a great sense of humour, extensive experience in palliative medicine in both community and inpatient settings, and the passion to make a difference.

Hospice West Auckland is committed to providing ongoing professional development opportunities for all staff. We offer excellent working conditions and a competitive remuneration package.

Assistance with relocation and accommodation costs can be negotiated.

For further information about this exciting opportunity or discuss your circumstances please call CEO Barbara Williams on 00 64 9 834 9751 or email jobs@hwa.org.nz

What is it like to work at Hospice West Auckland?

At Hospice West Auckland, we take responsibility for creating an open, enriching work environment and recognising the wholeness of each employee by encouraging balance among hospice, personal, and family commitments.

We take pride in providing a holistic, contemporary approach to palliative care. The philosophy of the organisation’s integrated approach is apparent in the level of respect, fellowship and ongoing professional development amongst our staff. Innovative practices, contribution of ideas and enthusiasm to drive meaningful development are all appreciated and recognised in our hard working, dedicated team environment.

At Hospice West Auckland, we offer:

• Competitive remuneration

• Employee assistance programme

• Staff education

• Flexible working hours, where possible

• Ongoing education opportunities

• Involvement and participation in social development courses