General Medical Registrars at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Te Tai Tokerau, Northland

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Whangarei Hospital - Commencing January 2024

 

At Te Whatu Ora – Te Tai Tokerau (Northland), you'll soon see the passion and pride Northlanders feel in their home. We're not just talking about living in one of New Zealand's most beautiful – and affordable – locations but being a part of delivering healthcare that is unique to our region.

 

Te Whatu Ora is committed to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and holds stewardship for equitable health outcomes for Māori as Tāngata Whenua as the highest priority.

 

From professional development, an inspiring team and to achieving real work-life balance in a stunning location, we can offer what matters to your career, and what matters to you.

 

If you're looking for the right opportunity to create positive healthy change, then we're looking for you. We have an amazing opportunity for enthusiastic General Medical Registrars to join the team at Whangarei Hospital.

 

Whangarei is the largest hospital in Northland, providing secondary care services for the region, supported by three regional hospitals. Northland covers an area of 12,600 square kilometres and has a population of approximately 194,000. As a region Northland is renowned for its beautiful beaches and relaxed lifestyle.

https://www.northlandnz.com/visit/ / http://www.whangareinz.com/

We are looking for Medical Registrars to join our accredited basic and advanced physician training programme from January 2024.  We are accredited for 24 months basic training and 12 months advanced physician training with RACP. You will be part of a dynamic team of Medical Registrars and Consultants with special interests in cardiology, diabetes, respiratory medicine, nephrology and oncology.

 

Along with general medicine, we can also offer allocations and rotations in the following specialities; 

• Cardiology
• Geriatric & Stroke
• Haematology
• Oncology
• Renal
• ACE
• General Medicine

 

Please advise preference upon application.

Grow your skills in our Registrar roles. Working closely with your consultant means you can widen your practice as your skills grow. We provide close supervision for trainees in acute and outpatient settings, allied with a commitment to teaching. There is an active clinical training programme with didactic sessions, interactive based teaching, journal club and videoconferencing of RACP lectures.

 

Whangarei Hospital is a regional hospital providing secondary care services to a large rural region with many high health needs. Due to the population make up and the unselected nature of our admissions Registrars gain experience managing a wide variety of conditions including rarer conditions such as rheumatic fever, tuberculosis and meningococcal disease.

 

Before applying you must have either general registration or be eligible for registration with the New Zealand Medical Council (www.mcnz.org.nz). Check if you're eligible here: http://www.mcnz.org/get-registered/registration-self-assessment-tool/

 

If you want to grow as a clinician, reinforce skills, or broaden your experience you need to speak with us.

 

A career with Te Whatu Ora Te Tai Tokerau will see you action meaningful change in the region we love and in your professional development – all whilst enjoying everything the stunning North has to offer. You really can enjoy the best of both.

 

Please provide three written references upon applying for this position.

 

Reference template for National application is attached.

Reference template for International applications is located at RP6 (mcnz.org.nz)

 

For further information, please email RMO.Unit@northlanddhb.org.nz or visit our website www.northlanddhb.org.nz

 

Our people live our Values:

Tangata I te tuatahi People First - People are central to all we do

Whakaute (tuku mana) Respect - We treat others as they would like to be treated

Manaaki Caring - We nurture those around us, and treat all with dignity and compassion

Whakawhitiwhiti korero Communication - We communicate safely, openly and with respect to promote clear understanding

Taumata teitei (hiranga) Excellence - Our attitude of excellence inspires success, competence, confidence and innovation

 

Vacancy No: MDR2024

Closes: 9 June 2023