Intensive Care Physician

• Whangarei Hospital, Northland
• Full time and part time opportunities available

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

Join our Critical Care Department as a Specialist Intensivist and help deliver high-quality care to communities across Northland. We welcome applications from dual-trained specialists in intensive care medicine and medicine, emergency medicine, or anaesthesia, with the opportunity to develop a full-time position across both specialties. You will also contribute to the teaching and training of resident medical staff and participate in the ICU consultant on-call roster.

Our modern nine-bed department manages more than 700 admissions each year, including a wide range of complex cases spanning paediatrics and major trauma, with over 25% of patients requiring mechanical ventilation. The unit provides medical oversight of the Patient at Risk service and is accredited by the College of Intensive Care Medicine for training in general intensive care medicine and paediatrics.

You will join a supportive team of eight Intensivists, nine registrars, and one senior house officer providing 24/7 cover. The department also provides medical and nursing support to a busy flight retrieval service delivered in partnership with Northern Rescue Helicopter Limited, supporting approximately 480 helicopter transfers annually.

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About the Location

As well as a warm climate, the "winterless north" offers excellent schools; affordable housing and scenic coastal areas offering a range of recreational activities. We are just a two hours' drive or 25-minute flight from the international hub of Auckland. To learn more about our stunning location please click here  

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About you

To be considered you must have or be eligible for specialist (or locum tenens) registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand (MCNZ) in an Intensive Care Medicine or associated Vocational scope of practice.

Ideally you will possess FCICM or an equivalent qualification; however, we are open to considering advanced trainees nearing completion of their training.

If you are currently overseas / not yet registered, we can assist you with the application process to obtain MCNZ registration. 

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. 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.

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 Sharney Smith at NL-SMO.Jobs@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz

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