A Balclutha-based practice has a placement available for a General Practitioner (GP) in our friendly and inclusive practice (fixed term or permanent).

In this role, you will work a minimum of 8 sessions per week, with no on-call, PRIME, or hospital duties required.

The practice can also assist with relocation, accommodation, and vehicle support if needed.

The facility is a truly integrated health centre incorporating a 14 bed medical ward, an 8,400 enrolled patient General Practice, Medical Assessment Unit, Primary Maternity Birthing Unit, onsite radiology and pathology services, a broad range of specialist outpatient clinics and supporting Community/Allied Health services which combine to produce a great working environment.

The practice operates weekdays from 9am to 9pm and from 9am to 6pm on weekends. The GPs and NPs see on average 20-22 patients per day with 1 hour of administration time per day.

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Balclutha, located on the banks of the Clutha River, is approximately an hour’s drive southwest of Dunedin and an hour and a half west of Invercargill. Dunedin, home to the University of Otago’s Dunedin School of Medicine, has a large student population and a domestic airport. Invercargill also has a larger hospital and airport, and offers ferry access to Stewart Island, a national park.

Balclutha serves as the gateway to the Catlins area and the Southern Scenic Route, known for its coastal scenery and wildlife, including sea lions, penguins, seals, and dolphins. The region offers numerous outdoor activities such as walking, fishing, wildlife watching, and biking. It combines rural living with a relaxed lifestyle, providing access to beaches and rivers, while still being close to Dunedin for dining, theatre, and arts. The town has a good shopping centre, several schools, and tertiary education options within the district.

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