Rural Hospital Medicine Registrar Casual
Rural Hospital Medicine Registrar, Casual, Taupō Hospital
- Taupō Hospital offers RMOs a chance to build their generalist skills and experience under the supervision of Rural Hospital Medicine and Emergency Medicine Specialists.
- You have the chance for a great work life balance being supported by a team of SMOs strongly focused on education and wellbeing.
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti ō Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.
About the Role
As our population expands and the number of national and international events held in Taupō grows year on year we have designed a more dynamic and sustainable medical model which provides an exciting clinical pathway for training registrars who want to work in a relaxed and collegial environment with excellent SMO, nursing, allied and management support.
We are seeking a casual registrar to join the existing team of registrars at Taupō Hospital who will work a 24/7 roster of either rural hospital medicine (Ward, Clinic and ED) or ED only based on your preferences and experience.
About the Team/Service/Location
- We are an accredited DRHMNZ training site for a Level 3 Rural Hospital Medicine attachment and an ACRRM accredited training site for secondary and emergency care. We can also support FACEM trainees to complete a Special Skills Placement. If you are not in a recognised training programme but are keen to work in a non-training position, we would love to hear from you as well.
- Taupō hospital has a 24/7 Emergency Department, inpatient unit, primary birthing unit, theatre and outpatient clinics with many community health services on site. We have onsite laboratory and radiology services with a new CT scanner.
Health New Zealand |Te Whatu Ora Lakes provides healthcare from its two modern and progressive general hospitals in Rotorua and Taupo, New Zealand. The Lakes district is becoming the lifestyle destination of choice and is well known for its many outdoor recreational activities, family friendly beaches, and a growing multi-cultural community. Working at Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora Lakes provides a great opportunity to balance an amazing lifestyle with a rewarding professional experience.
As well as a supportive, inclusive and diverse work environment, Health New Zealand |Te Whatu Ora Lakes offer competitive salary, free staff parking, free flu vaccination, discounts (with local businesses), and access to Employee Assistance Program.
For more information on living and working in Rotorua and Taupō click here
About you
- As a Registrar working in a rural hospital ED, we would expect you to have the following experience:
- PGY3 and above- completed a variety of runs i.e. medical, surgical and paediatric runs
- Prior Emergency Medicine runs in PGY2+ - experience in a rural or provincial hospital would be ideal
- Completed ACLS, APLS, NLS and ATLS equivalents (i.e. EMST, ETM)
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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 before end of posting date. If you have any questions about the role, please contact sarah.gray@lakesdb.govt.nz
The selection process starts from the date of advertising. Due to the fast-paced nature of our roles, the vacancy close date may be subject to change.
