Address- Full time permanent employment contract with a leading public sector healthcare organisation
- theatre complex consists of seven operating theatres, but current expansion will make that nine theatres plus use of a theatre at a private hospital.
- 40 hour working week plus on call duties
- Excellent remuneration package with visa sponsorship, relocation package and study leave allowance and additional benefits
- Located in a region with an excellent lifestyle, from scenic hiking spots to great schools
The hospital has a theatre complex consists of seven operating theatres, but current expansion will make that nine theatres plus use of a theatre at a local private hospital. It also has a closed 6 bed Level 2 ICU (soon to be expanded to 8 beds) providing a high standard of general intensive care, including complex multi-system support (invasive mechanical ventilation, cardiovascular monitoring and support, renal replacement therapy). It is a mixed unit, admitting medical, surgical, trauma and paediatric patients.
The Anaesthetic Department is staffed by 26 specialist anaesthetists, 8 registrars and 6 senior house officers. It currently operates 2 separate on-call rosters for anaesthesia and intensive care.
The team covers almost all sub-specialties (except neurosurgery and cardiac surgery) which will allow successful applicants to participate in the f ull spectrum of anaesthesia services provided by the department including intensive care medicine if suitably qualified.
The unit is accredited by CICM (College of Intensive Care Medicine) and the ANZCA (Australia and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists) for Basic and Advanced Training.
Responsibilities
- Preoperative, peri-operative and post operative care for patients undergoing surgical or other interventional procedures
- Assess and manage patients admitted to the ICU (if appropriate)
- Work 40 hours per week plus on call duties
- Teach and supervise resident medical officers (RMOs)
- Contribute to this hospital's wider medical team as an active and collaborative member.
- Fellowship of the Australia and New Zealand College of Anaesthesia (FANZCA) (or equivalent overseas qualification).
- Medical Degree recognised by WHO
- Registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand, or be eligible for vocational or provisional vocational registration
- Salary ASMS scale for 40 hour week
- Additional allowances for on call duties
- 6 weeks annual leave
- Tailored wellness programmes (Fitness passport; gym membership and discounted health insurance)
- SMASCH Staff Discount (Retail discounts)
- Superannuation (if eligible)
- Study leave 10 days and NZD 16,000 pa
- Relocation package
- Reimbursement of medical licence costs
- Work in a supportive and professional environment
- Enjoy a satisfying role with the right balance of challenging and fulfilling work
How to Apply
If you meet the requirements listed above and are looking for an exciting new challenge in public healthcare, we invite you to apply. Please ensure to include your CV, proof of your medical degree, and your registration status with the Medical Council of New Zealand. We can assist with applications for registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand.
