Anaesthesia Registrar

• Southland Hospital, Invercargill
• Permanent, full-time role
• Salary band: $146,436 - $210,134
• Excellent support and opportunities for development through a high level of SMO contact and supervision
• Close to some of New Zealand's most famous national parks and ski fields

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

Be part of a close-knit team of 6 registrars and 13 consultants, with exposure to a wide range of cases.

Cases include the following:

• Orthopaedic arthroplasty and trauma
• Urology and colorectal surgery
• Obstetrics
• Visiting specialties including ENT, plastic, paediatric specialist surgery, and spinal
• Exposure to critical care when required

You will:

• provide elective and emergency services to the community, as well as acute pain management for patients following surgery, trauma, or during labour
• have one year of accredited training at any level for ANZCA trainees
• work in a modern facility providing healthcare to a large geographical area, ensuring exposure to a wide range of work
• have 24/7 access to the library, weekly teaching and grand rounds, journal clubs, regular RMO forums, and exposure to a range of presentations to build a broad skill base.

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. It is also an adventure hub with a vibrant cultural and food scene. This is a place where you can advance your career while enjoying an exceptional lifestyle in one of New Zealand's most stunning regions.

For more information on living and working in Southland, click here.

About you

Our ideal candidate will have:

• registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand or eligibility for general or provisional general registration. You can check your eligibility at the MCNZ website
• a minimum of two years' post-qualification experience
• at least 12 months of anaesthesia experience.

It is a requirement of the Medical Council of New Zealand that your qualifications are approved through EPIC. If you are committed to working in New Zealand, it is recommended that you start this process early to ensure timely registration. For more information, please visit the EPIC Credentialing page.

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora - Southern provides services to 350,000 people across diverse communities. We take pride in the services we deliver and aim to improve, promote, and protect the health of our region. We welcome applications from Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

All applications must include:

• a cover letter
• an up-to-date CV (including medical work history in chronological order from completion of your primary medical qualification, including locum work and any gaps of three 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 they are received and may proceed with the recruitment process before the closing date of this advert.

We only accept online applications. Please apply via our website.