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GP Job Rural South Island – The Practice

This is a not for profit community owned GP practice and rural hospital.  The GP practice is integrated into the Hospital building so has access to their staff and facilities including labs, digital X-ray, Emergency Department, 16 bed ward, Maternity, District Nurses, ultrasound, procedures room, Allied Health team (Physio, OT, Dietician, Needs Assessors, Speech Language, Social Work).

The practice have 3 or 4 GPs working at any one time with 4 nurses working each day. You will also be supported by a reception team and Practice Manager. There are 4500 enrolled patients with a mix of ages.

Salary is dependant on experience with accommodation offered for 3 months and flights to NZ, relocation expenses if permanent and generous CME.

The Location

Located in a town of approximately 12,000 people that services a wide rural community. There is a strong community spirit with top class sporting and recreational facilities.  It is a family friendly town with four primary schools and two excellent secondary schools. The weather is mild, warm in the summer and cooler in the winter. Housing is very affordable with modern homes available for rentals.