Puāwai Rehabilitation Unit (PRU) Commencing January 2024 at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Southern, Otago

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Wakari Hospital

Salary band

$97,618 - $144,800 plus Kiwisaver

• Join us as we change the future of healthcare in Southern NZ
• Opportunity for great exposure to patients requiring holistic rehabilitation as well as fantastic teaching experiences
• Opportunity to live in a vibrant and scenic city with fantastic outdoor opportunities at your doorstep

Mō te tūranga - About the role:

Puāwai Rehabilitation Unit (PRU) is situated at the Wakari Hospital site. It functions as part of Dunedin Hospital, albeit on a separate site. We are seeking a talented Rehabilitation Medicine Registrar to join the team of dedicated health professionals.

Whether you are already in training or looking to join the programme, we welcome expressions of interest from those who are keen to work in this area.

There are three consultants, and the position is accredited by the AFRM-RACP for Advanced training in Rehabilitation Medicine and is a great place to learn, see and experience a number of aspects of Acquired Brain Injury, Stroke and General Rehabilitation Medicine. The Consultants take a keen interest in assisting their staff participate in the training programme and support preparation for the associated training modules and examinations.

Working at PRU will provide the successful candidate with a good opportunity for great exposure to patients requiring holistic rehabilitation as well as fantastic teaching experiences. The medical team have links with neuroradiology and participate a weekly radiological session together with the neurosurgeons and neurologists from Dunedin Hospital. PRU Medical Staff also participate in the neuroscience programme which also includes the Department of Neurology, Neurosurgery and Psychology. Peer review meetings are held on a monthly basis and a Journal Club is held monthly with topics being presented in turn by the various sub-specialities.

On-Call is shared with the consultants and generally 1:3 on-call from home for one week at a time from 8am - 11pm.

Mōu ake - About you

Our ideal candidate will have:

• registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand or be eligible for general or provisional general registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand. You can check your eligibility for registration by visiting the Council's website at www.mcnz.org.nz
• keen interest in the area of Rehabilitation Medicine and have a minimum of two years post graduate medical experience.

It is requirement of the NZ Medical Council that your qualifications are approved through EPIC. If you have a commitment to working in New Zealand, it is highly recommended that you start this process as soon as possible to allow your subsequent registration to be undertaken in a timely fashion. For more information, please visit MCNZ website re EPIC Credentialing.

Painga - Benefits:

• Free meals when on duty
• Carparking when on duty
• Subsidised gym membership and discounted health insurance
• Access to range of retail discounts

Mō mātou - About us

Te Whatu Ora - Southern has the largest geographical coverage of all the New Zealand regions, providing services to 350,000 people in diverse communities. We take pride in all the services we provide, and our aim is to improve, promote and protect the health of our region. We believe that our dedicated and passionate staff are a significant driving force behind the achievement of these standards, and we need more like-minded people to help us continue providing for our community.

Utu whānui - Salary range

This role is covered by the terms and conditions of New Zealand Resident Doctors' Association and 20 DHB Multi Employer Collective 17 May 2021 - 31 March 2024 (NZRDA MECA) and Specialty Trainees of New Zealand and 20 District Health Boards Multi Employer Collective Agreement 14 December 2021 - 13 December 2023 (the STONZ MECA) and the salary will fall between $97,618 - $144,800 dependant on relevant experience.

Rā mōnehu - Closing date: Friday 9 June 2023

Tono ināianei- Apply now

For further information please email rmo.recruitment@southerndhb.govt.nz

If you currently work for Te Whatu Ora- Health New Zealand - Southern, please apply for this role via our internal careers site, found here: Pulse > Applications > Corporate > SuccessFactors

Pre-employment checks

In the interests of protecting our people and our patients, all appointments will be subject to the following:

• Occupational health assessment
• Police vetting/Ministry of Justice safety checks
• Serious misconduct checks (previous Public Service departments and statutory Crown entities only)

Covid-19 vaccination requirements

New employees of Te Whatu Ora Southern will need to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19, which includes two doses and a booster dose of an approved vaccine. If you are unable to receive a Covid-19 vaccine or booster for any reason, please indicate this in your cover letter so we can discuss this with you further and establish if you meet any criteria for an exemption.