General Practice Doctor with Special Interest in Addictions
Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Te Tai Tokerau
- Northland
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Responding to the physical health needs of people accessing the community addictions services ( AOD - alcohol and other drugs; Opioid Substitute Treatment and Te Ara Oranga ( reducing methamphetamine harm) as part of a multidisciplinary team undertaking assessments, formulating diagnoses and providing and reviewing treatment plans
- Working within a multi-disciplinary addictions team to provide the very best care for patients, their family and whānau
- Under taking section 65 assessments ( under the land transport act re fitness to drive) and supporting home detoxification protocols
- Appropriate vocational registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand (MCNZ) and an active APC or be eligible to obtain such registration.
- Fellowship of Royal NZ College General Practitioners, or in training
- Minimum 3 years working experience in the healthcare sector, ideally with some exposure to mental health
- Strong verbal, written, presentation and education skills
- Experience and competence working within a multi-cultural community, with appreciation of Tikanga Māori
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