Role Are you seeking a life-changing opportunity? Hanmer Springs beckons, with an unparalleled live and work balance. We seek a dedicated and compassionate permanent General Practitioner (GP) to join our team from April 2024. As a GP, you will play a crucial role in delivering comprehensive primary care services to patients of all ages. You’ll have the opportunity to work in a supportive environment, collaborate with other healthcare professionals, and positively impact the health and well-being of our community. It is a varied and interesting role including general medicine, chronic health management, acute and emergency (PRIME) care, radiology and even 20-minute appointment slots! The role is flexible when it comes to sessions and on-call duties, the sessions you work will be from 8.30am to 5.00pm Monday to Friday. A family accommodation is also available for you and your family.
Practice The Practice has 1350 enrolled patients as well as many casual patients, including tourists. We are a team of 16 and you will be you will be working with another very experienced vocational General Practitioner, a rural nursing team, nurse prescriber and a nurse practitioner. We are a teaching rural practice for clinical staff, in particular nurse practitioners and nurses. Click here to explore the Charm of Working in Hanmer Springs’ welcoming rural area!
Location We are a well-established rural medical practice located in the picturesque town of Hanmer Springs, nestled in the heart of the South Island. Hanmer Springs is surrounded by stunning landscapes and forests and is home to the famous Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools and Spa. If you are lucky enough to live in Hanmer Springs enjoy all that is great about this town. Forest walks, mountain biking, or a dip in the pools are literally on your back doorstep. Hanmer Springs is a year-round destination, offering skiing and snowboarding in winter and hiking, fishing, mountain biking and golf in the warmer months. It also has facilities and services not normally found in smaller towns. Numerous restaurants and cafes, shopping, trade services and schooling are all provided. The vibrant community, whilst focused on servicing the tourism industry, has a strong focus on providing services for its own people. Located only 90 minutes north of Christchurch means that all the trappings of a big city, including an international airport, are within easy reach for you too. For more information about Hanmer Springs and the surrounding area visit https://hanmersprings.co.nz/
