Emergency Department Registrar

Emergency Department Registrar

Emergency Department Registrar

Dunedin Hospital

Permanent Full Time

Salary Band - $130,566 - $194,820, depending on experience

Join us as we change the future of healthcare in Southern NZ

One of the highest Consultant to Registrar ratios in the country

Opportunity to live in a vibrant and scenic city with fantastic outdoor opportunities at your doorstep

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.

About the Role

• Accredited for twelve months of advanced training time by the Australasian College of Emergency Medicine (ACEM)
• Accredited for rural/regional training - it is a great place to meet the ACEM rural training time requirement
• Accredited for the Paediatric Logbook component of training
• An ACEM exam preparation programme (FEXNet), an ACEM Examiner and a high pass rate for the College Primary and Fellowship exams
• A range of other accredited Registrar positions (including ICU, anaesthetics, and medicine) that College trainees are able to rotate into in order to fulfil the requirements of training
• Otago University offers papers that meet the criteria of the ACEM Trainee Research Requirement Coursework Pathway
• The Emergency Department sees 47,000 patients per year. Patient mix is broad and a full range of trauma, medical, surgical, paediatric and minor presentations seen on a regular basis
• Senior support is excellent, with one of the highest Consultant to Registrar ratios in the country
• Registrars work on average approximately four days per week

About the Location

The main cities and towns in the Southern District include Dunedin, Invercargill, Queenstown, and Wānaka. Southern is world famous for its picturesque mountains, fiords, glaciers, coastlines, and lakes that are often depicted on postcards and movies. But that's not all - it's also adventure-central with a great cultural and foodie scene. You can set your sights on Southern where you can truly have it all-advancing your career whilst living your best life amidst some of the most stunning scenery New Zealand has to offer.

About You

Our ideal candidate will have:

• Registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand or be eligible for general or provisional general registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand. You can check your eligibility for registration by visiting the Council's website at mcnz.org.nz
• A minimum of two years post-graduate and want to gain ED experience or advance a career in Emergency Medicine

It is requirement of the Medical Council NZ that your qualifications are approved through EPIC. If you have a commitment to working in New Zealand, it is highly recommended that you start this process as soon as possible to allow your subsequent registration to be undertaken in a timely fashion. For more information, please visit MCNZ website re EPIC Credentialing.

Working at Health New Zealand

Health NZ | Te Whatu Ora - Southern has the largest geographical coverage of all the New Zealand regions, providing services to 350,000 people. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

All applications must include:

• Cover Letter for Health New Zealand Southern
• An up-to-date CV (Medical work history in chronological order, starting from completion of your primary medical qualification and include locum work and any gaps of 3 months or more

How to Apply

To apply please click "apply now". All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Deborah McDonald deb.mcdonald@tewhatuora.govt.nz

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.