In the last few days NZLocums have received enquiries from some of our international trained doctors, currently working as rural GP locums, wishing to assist with Covid-19 testing. We are aware of the immediate critical need to support our rural regions. The MCNZ has confirmed that doctors registered in a provisional general scope of […]
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NZLocums COVID-19 latest update
As the COVID-19 situation evolves, NZRGPN and NZLocums have been monitoring developments across the country and the globe and we are acting in a proactive manner to mitigate the impact to our teams and all those we work closely with: our members, locums, rural practice teams and our partners. As you will be aware, […]
Read moreNZ based GPs – COVID-19
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic currently sweeping across the globe, we anticipate there is a likelihood a number of overseas GPs may decide not to travel to NZ at this present time or over the next few months. This will reduce our capacity to assist practices and may leave some without a GP. In […]
Read moreTake an advantage of NZLocums Orientation programme
Four doctors from countries including the UK, Canada, Australia and the Netherlands attended NZLocums Orientation for overseas trained GPs and Practice Nurses held in Wellington from 2 – 4 March. The three-day Orientation course introduced them to New Zealand’s health system and numerous important aspects of living and working in New Zealand including cultural induction […]
Read moreWONCA NZ 2020 conference postponed because of Coronavirus
[ Update ] A new date for the conference announced: Thursday, 5 – Saturday 7, November 2020. It is with regret that the Board of The Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners has announced the postponement of WONCA NZ 2020 based on the uncertainty around COVID-19 (Coronavirus). The Ministry of Health are supportive of […]
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