A Christchurch surgeon says recruiting people from overseas is one part of tackling workforce issues in the health sector
A Christchurch surgeon says recruiting people from overseas is one part of tackling workforce issues in the health sector
12 April 2023
Thirty-two new health jobs have been added to the Straight to Residency pathway on the Green List.
Otago University Professor of Surgery - and surgeon at Christchurch Hospital - Frank Frizelle - says we have to make sure the package being offered is attractive globally.
But he says there are things to do closer to home as well.
Frizelle says we have to focus on retention of staff here already, and training staff -- but in terms of fast action, this is tremendous.
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