Address- Full time permanent employment contract with a leading public sector healthcare organisation
- Level 2 ICU
- 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 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 ICU functions as a “closed unit”, with the ICU Consultants primarily responsible for the management decisions required in the delivery of critical care. The unit admits around 500 patients annually.
The ICU department currently employs 8 SMOs (1 FCICM and 7 FANZCA) and 6 ICU SHOs. The SMOs provide exclusive cover to ICU on a rostered basis, the ICU roster being separate from the Anaesthesia one. When not rostered to ICU the SMOs also provide daytime Anaesthesia sessions.
The roster has mandatory provisions for fatigue-relief, with the morning rostered off after a weeknight on call and the whole Monday rostered off after a weekend on call . The weekly schedule for a full-time position comprises 30 hours clinical work (6 x 5 hour sessions), 10 hours non-clinical work and 10 hours rostered time off.
The unit is accredited by CICM (College of Intensive Care Medicine) for Basic Training and as Rural Rotation for both early and advanced trainees. The unit is also accredited by ANZCA (Australia and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists).
Responsibilities
- Assess and manage patients admitted to the ICU
- Practice anaesthesia 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 College of Intensive Care Medicine (FCICM) (or equivalent) OR Fellowship of the Australia and New Zealand College of Anaesthesia (FANZCA) (or equivalent) with experience and interest in the practise of Intensive Care OR overseas equivalent 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.
