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Annual College survey and results
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Thank you to everyone who completed the annual survey. I'm pleased to say that responses were generally positive, but we do have some initiatives in place to make this even better. The winners of the draw are also announced. Read more.
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Registrar subcommittee - nomination period ends 9am 15 March
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The College is forming a registrar committee, which will be a subcommittee to the Education Committee (EdC). The registrar subcommittee's purpose is to receive feedback from the registrars about their training, supervision, any issues that affect training, suggestions to improve training or any concerns. The registrar subcommittee will report to EdC with recommendations to be incorporated into EdC decision-making.
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The convenor of the subcommittee is Dr Sarah-Jade Gardner, who is a member of the Executive committee. In line with College policies, she will form the subcommittee from interested members. If you are interested in joining the subcommittee as a regular contributor, please contact Sarah-Jade (sarah.gardiner@rnzcuc.org.nz). Registration closes 15 March 2021.
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Wellbeing resources
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We understand first-hand the stresses caused by lockdown and by a pandemic that has now lasted for over a year. The College has a list of wellness resources that might be useful; please also contact us if you think we can help.
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Period for nominations for next Executive Committee ends 9am 15 March
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This is a reminder to send in nominations for the next Executive Committee. You may nominate yourself or another member of the College. If you wish to nominate another member, please first confirm that they would like to stand for a position (or positions), then email the General Manager (adrian@rnzcuc.org.nz) with your nomination. The nomination ends at 9am Monday 15 March. Voting for all positions will open at 3pm Monday 22 March and close 3pm Tuesday 30 March.
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MCNZ election
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Ainsley Goodman, one of our current Executive committee members has been nominated for re-election to the Medical Council of NZ for a second term of 3 years. Many of you will know Ainsley from her past role as RNZCUC’s first Director of Clinical Training. Her candidate profile can be viewed here.
Voting in the 2021 Medical Council of NZ election is open and ongoing until Friday 26 March at 12 noon. RNZCUC encourages you to vote and we wish Ainsley all the best.
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Members advocacy and wellbeing survey 2021
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We have sent a College survey which is a follow-on to our "Remuneration Survey" of last year with some new questions. This survey will provide us with valuable information to feed into our College strategic objective related to advocacy and the wellbeing of members. Please check your inbox and spam folder for the email with the link to the survey.
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College research grants
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RNZCUC sets aside funds each year to support research (or research-like projects) in urgent care. The College shares this between doctors whose research/project has been recognised as supporting the College’s strategic objectives or advances urgent care in some way.
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RACP COVID-19 Vaccination Series AoNZ Rollout
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RACP is running a webinar covering the vaccination rollout. Information is available here
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Health Quality & Safety Commission e-digest – Issue 128
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The HQSC latest e-digest is available here.
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COVID-19 vaccine update - Issue #3
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ACC Primary Care provider update - March 2021
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CME opportunities & Quizzes
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Medical & Injury Nelson Medical Director
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We are seeking a doctor who is a Fellow of RNZCUC, or working towards this qualification, to lead our Urgent Care team in Nelson. An ability to lead the General Practice also would be desirable. No after hour commitments.
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Unique opportunity in Dunedin City
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Dunedin Urgent Doctors and Accident Centre offers this unique opportunity to lead our clinical team in this new role in the heart of our small and beautiful heritage filled city, close to beaches, many outdoor activities and access to Central Otago. Read more.
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Urgent Care Clinical Director - Kapiti
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We have a role for an Urgent Care doctor to join us on a permanent part time basis, working 24-30 hours per week. Ideally FRNZCUC qualified or working towards achieving fellowship qualification in the next six months. Read more.
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