House Officer Paediatrics
· Paediatric House Officer, Taranaki, Permanent Fulltime
- 60-64.9 hours per week
- We are seeking to appoint Paediatric House Officers who will provide services to the Paediatric ward, Neonatal Unit, A&E and Outpatients Department under the supervision of the Paediatric Consultant staff at Taranaki Base Hospital.
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
· The House Officer is responsible to the Paediatricians for the day-to-day clinical management of the service’s including the admission and clerking of acute admissions, attendance at the consultant ward rounds and routine ward work in conjunction with the House Officer.
· The House Officer should see each of their patients at least once per routine working day.
· After hours the House Officer is responsible to the on-call Consultant for all the patients under the care of the Child and Newborn Service.
· Outpatient clinics will be conducted as required by the Consultants and attendance at outpatient follow-up clinics once or twice a week shall be as arranged with consultants.
About the Team/Service/ Location
Our Paediatric team consists of 10 Paediatricians, 1 advanced trainee, 4 Registrars and 4 House Senior Officers and includes a mixture of full and part time positions.
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About you
- You will be registered or be eligible for general or provisional registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand
- You are PGY3 or more
- You are looking to be part of a fun, supportive team with a strong community focus
- You want to live in a city that has a wide range of outdoor activities and have great work life balance
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 by Monday 5th May 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Abbey Osborne, Resident Medical Officer Support Unit Manager via email Abbey.Osborne@tdhb.org.nz
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.