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Clutha Health First is seeking a general practitioner to join our 8400 patient practice working 8-10 sessions (4-5 days) per week.
The practice is part of the CHF integrated rural health centre that offers a 4 bed medical assessment unit, 15 bed medical/rehabilitation ward, primary maternity unit, OP department, allied health and district nursing services supported by onsite plain radiology and a community laboratory.
Based in Balclutha, South Otago, our Cornerstone accredited practice has 5 GPs, 2 NPs and an 11 strong nursing team who enjoy the collegial support of the wider CHF team.
This position offers:
Located on the banks of the Clutha River, 20mins from the Catlins, 1 hour from Dunedin and 1.5 hours from Central Otago, Balclutha offers an affordable lifestyle and easy access to New Zealand's great outdoors.
For further information and confidential discussion please contact Gary Reed, Clinical Director
Gary.reed@chf.co.nz (phone 027 228 5778) or visit our website www.cluthahealth.co.nz
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