Registrar - Orthopaedics Commencing January 2024 at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Southern, Otago

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Southland Hospital

Salary band

$140,751 - $211,100 plus Kiwisaver and carpark

• Join us as we change the future of healthcare in Southern NZ
• Excellent support and opportunities for development through a high level of SMO contact and supervision
• Close to some of New Zealand most famous national parks and ski fields

Mō te tūranga - About the role

Be part of a dedicated team providing comprehensive elective general orthopaedic services, as well as 24-hour Orthopaedic Trauma and Orthopaedic Emergency care. Opportunity to work in a modern facility and undertake regular outpatient clinics in Queenstown.

One year of accredited training at any level for RACS/NZOA trainees. Provide healthcare to a large geographical area, ensuring your exposure to a wide range of work. The department has one hour registrar teaching and one hour general orthopaedic update session. We have comprehensive weekly audit and x-ray meetings and discussions, patient case reviews, journal club and practical workshops are part of our regular teaching schedule.

The scope of your work will be varied and will include exposure to a range of subspecialties including:

• diverse and complex trauma from ski and mountain bike fields
• primary and revision joint replacement of the hip, knee and shoulder
• elective and trauma Paediatric surgery, hand surgery as well as general Orthopaedic cover.

Mōu ake - About you

Our ideal candidate will have the following:

• 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
• We are interested in hearing from RMOs with a minimum of two years' post qualification experience, preferably including at least six months Orthopaedic 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

• 24/7 access to the library, weekly teaching and Grand Rounds, journal clubs, regular RMO forums, and exposure to a range of presentations to the hospital
• Free meals when on duty
• Subsidised gym membership and discounted health insurance
• Access to range of retail discounts
• Free parking when on duty
• Access to staff holiday homes in Fiordland and Central Otago

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 $140,751 - $211,100 dependant on relevant experience.

Rā mōnehu - Closing Date: 9 June 2023.

Due to the fast-paced nature of what we do, our vacancy close dates may be subject to change. Don't delay, make sure you apply as soon as possible.

Tono ināianei - Apply now

We only accept online applications. Please apply via our website: https://careers.southernhealth.nz/

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.

To Apply: We only accept online applications. Please apply via our website: https://careers.southernhealth.nz/