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Friday 27th August 2021

College news

Bootcamp is now virtual

As a result of the latest COVID-19 outbreak, the in-person Bootcamp and Fellowship dinner scheduled for mid-September is postponed.

Instead we plan to hold:
  • A virtual Bootcamp on Saturday 18 September this year.
  • A webinar series discussing the important topics that would have been discussed during the Sunday panel sessions. These will be one per month for the next few months.
  • An in-person Bootcamp and Fellowship dinner on 17 and 18 September 2022, at the Rydges hotel in Christchurch.
We can refund all monies paid to us (please contact Rydges if you have booked accommodation there), or transfer some for a ticket to the virtual Bootcamp and refund the remainder. Please email admin@rnzcuc.org.nz to let us know what you would like us to do.
There is a significant amount of background administration for this, so please be patient as we process the refunds.

For more information: Click here

UCPEX

We're proceeding with plans, but keeping a very close eye on how the lockdown progresses. When the examination committee make decisions on the holding and format of exams (including we continue as planned), we will inform those who have registered for UCPEX by email.

We've invited registrars (those eligible to attend, and those who must attend) to confirm attendance or not. If you cannot find this invitation, please email alex@rnzcuc.org.nz.

General news

Locums for MIQF

With the opening of the second quarantine facility, ADHB are urgently seeking staff.
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Macquarie University Survey

This is a Survey from a team working out of Macquarie University. They are researching how Urgent Care and Emergency Departments access medical information from other sources, such as GP and Hospital systems. They hope this research will help drive the development of better systems to connect us with important medical information so do please take a moment to complete it. You can claim 1 hour of CPD upon completion.

Click here to complete the survey
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COVID-19 Vaccine Update - Issue #16 - 27 August

Issue #16 of the COVID-19 Vaccine Programme Update is out now, This includes all of the most recent information on the COVID-19 Vaccine Programme. To view click here

Covid-19 Vaccine: Second dose timing

The COVID-19 Vaccine and Immunisation Programme has revised the standard gap between vaccine doses.
"From 12 August 2021, we are extending the standard gap between first and second doses to six weeks." for more information and the most up-to-date guidance please
To read more: Click here

Vaccine status and privacy

The Ministry of Health communications team has shared this blog post from the Privacy Commissioner. It discusses privacy rights as they pertain to employers asking about COVID-19 vaccine status. It is worth reading as it discusses when an employer or organisation can legitimately ask for someone's vaccination status.

To read more: Click here

ACC Primary Care provider update August

Primary Care provider update August

To read the latest update from ACC: Click here.

Mental Health in the Emergency Department in NZ Steering Group

Following the release of the Australasian College for Emergency Medicine’s Nowhere else to go report, the ACEM Aotearoa New Zealand Faculty (ACEM NZ) commissioned a similar report with an Aotearoa New Zealand (NZ) perspective.

ACEM NZ is now seeking expressions of interests (EOIs) for member roles for its Mental Health in the Emergency Department in NZ Steering Group (MHED-NZ SG). This project will run from September 2021 to June 2022

For more information and to submit your EOI, please click here.

End Of Life Care Survey

You are invited to participate in the second End of Life Choice Act 2019 implementation workforce survey. To complete the survey click here.
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Prevocational Medical Education Forum

The Medical Council of New Zealand is excited to host the virtual 2021 Australian and New Zealand Prevocational Medical Education Forum on 18 and 19 October.
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Health Quality & Safety Commission e-digest 5 August 2021 - August 26 2021

Please see the latest e-digest from HQSC. Read more.
health

Advance care planning guide for whānau launched

The Health Quality & Safety Commission (the Commission) is proud to launch Whenua ki te whenua: A taonga for your whānau, a new advance care planning guide designed using kaupapa Māori processes. It is an aid to talking about the journey of life with those you care about and the Health Quality & Safety Commission is excited to share it with all New Zealanders. To access this free resource in English and te reo Māori, visit https://bit.ly/2VFroKN

Posts and Podcasts

posts and podcasts

CME opportunities & Quizzes

Plastics quiz

Other quizzes:
ENT quiz 2020
Trauma and resuscitation quiz
Cardiology quiz
Abdominal quiz
Cardiology quiz
General medical quiz

Situations vacant

Locums for MIQF

As you may be aware there is a need to open a second quarantine facility to cope with the increase in COVID-19 cases from the …
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Locums for MIQF

Shorecare Smales Farm Locum Night Doctor

Shorecare Urgent Care Clinic
We are seeking RNZCUC advanced trainees or fellows to work overnight shifts at our 24/7 Smales Farm Clinic in Takapuna.
Please submit your CV to Dr Andy Dixon at andy.dixon@shorecare.co.nz
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Shorecare Smales Farm Locum Night Doctor

Exciting part time opportunity - Dunedin

We are seeking an experienced GP/UC doctor to join our busy central city team. You will be enthusiastic about UC medicine and working as part of a committed team to provide quality care to our patients. Flexibility to work additional hours desired.
Contact: manager@urgentdocs.co.nz
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Exciting part time opportunity - Dunedin

Urgent Care Role in Hamilton

Victoria Clinic in Hamilton is looking for urgent care doctors. Flexible roster, part time/full time/casual shifts available. Open 8am to 8pm daily. UC fellows/trainees/experienced GPs welcome to apply. Email CV to admin@victoriaclinic.co.nz
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Urgent Care Role in Hamilton

Urgent Care Doctor - New Plymouth

We are looking for an enthusiastic Urgent Care Doctor to join our busy practice. For more information
contact: practicemanager@medicross.co.nz
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Urgent Care Doctor - New Plymouth

Urgent Care Doctor Role in The Sunny BOP

Accident and HealthCare in Tauranga are looking for an Urgent Care Doctor or GP with Urgent Care experience to join our friendly practice. Contact Dave Gilbert on david@accidenthealth.co.nz or 07 5770010
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Urgent Care Doctor Role in The Sunny BOP

Locum Medical Officer - Westgate Medical Centre

Westgate Medical Centre is looking for Locum and part time Doctors to join our skilled and supportive team! Please email careers@tamakihealth.co.nz for more information.
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Locum Medical Officer   - Westgate Medical Centre

Clinical Director - Westgate Medical Centre

We are seeking a Fellow of the Royal New Zealand College of Urgent Care to join our clinic in a full time permanent role. Please email careers@tamakihealth.co.nz for more information.
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Clinical Director  - Westgate Medical Centre