Registrar, Paediatrics

• Paediatric Registrar
• Taranaki Base Hospital
• 60-64.9 hours per week
• 12 month fixed term

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

We are seeking to appoint a Paediatric Registrar who will provide services to the Paediatric ward, Neonatal Unit, ICU, A&E and Outpatients Department under the supervision of the paediatric consultant staff.

The duration of this run is 12 months. The run is accredited as a training position for specialist qualification for the FRACP as contributing to Basic or Advanced Paediatric training.

Clinical responsibilities include:

• 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 surgeon.
• Involved in the supervision and teaching of the House Surgeon / SHO doctors in the department.
• Responsible after hours to the on call Consultant for all the patients under the care of the Child and Newborn Service
• Attendance and conduct of outpatient clinics

The Registrar will attend the regular paediatric X-ray review meeting and the weekly Paediatric Teaching, and is expected to present at these sessions from time to time.

Registrars attend training and education opportunities that include - General tutorial session weekly, Clinical Grand Round where you may present cases when necessary, Paediatric and Radiology teaching.

About you

Candidates should be PGY3 or greater. Your main duties to be performed in the acute children’s ward 2B and neonatal unit, with occasional duties in other areas including:

·         Delivery Suite

·         Postnatal ward

·         Child and adolescent centre outpatients (CACC)

·         Emergency department

·         Theatre

About Taranaki

Taranaki boasts some of New Zealand’s most iconic natural landscapes like Mt Taranaki and many adventure activities. The rugged and wild coastline is home to more than 12 world-class surf breaks. Taranaki is a place where you can ski and surf in the same day.

For a more relaxing experience, there are many walks (bush, coastal or mountain) as well as art trails, festivals and award-winning museums and galleries and a thriving café culture. 

For more information on living and working in Taranaki click here

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 Abbey Osborne, Resident Medical Officer Unit Support Manager via email Abbey.Osborne@tdhb.org.nz

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