Urgent Bite 308 – Slow is Smooth

A study conducted in the paediatric ICU setting demonstrated the need to not only acknowledge a patient’s emotion with an empathetic response but also the need to allow time and space for that response to be received, free of jargon and over speaking. It is worth reflecting on how this can apply to the urgent care setting.

Medical Director in Nelson (0.8 fte)

Lead an urgent‑care team in sunny Nelson, combining hands‑on clinical practice with meaningful leadership, flexible hours, an unbeatable outdoors‑focused lifestyle in a high‑performing, patient‑centred clinic shaping the future of local healthcare. Lead. Clinically Contribute. Enjoy Life in Nelson. Finish your clinic day and step straight into the outdoors – catch a sunset at a nearby…

Cultural Safety Toolkit

The Council of Medical Colleges has developed a cultural safety toolkit to help operationalise the cultural safety training plan. The tools support critical consciousness development and transformative practice that contribute to culturally safe environments and equitable health outcomes. They are designed for use by individual practitioners to be part of an ongoing professional development plan…

We’re Hiring – Urgent Care Clinicians

Are you a developing or experienced UC clinician wanting to work in a modern, well-supported urgent care environment? We have robust internal systems, strong clinical support & well-managed patient flow. Our purpose-built clinic has established a connected, collaborative working environment, developing new opportunities for patient care. The culture is open-door, supportive, & team-focused, with a…