Senior House Officer - Various Opportunities Jan 2025 at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Whanganui, Manawatu / Whanganui

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Whanganui Hospital is seeking applications from suitably qualified Senior House officers for a variety of runs. To apply for this role, you must be  a PGY3.  For our UK applicants you will need to have completed your foundation years 1 & 2. 

We have several runs available for you to work in. These include the following:

• Emergency
• General Medicine
• Relief covering absences across the hospital

Our hospital is a well-resourced centre, proud of its comprehensive range of services designed to  support the people of Whanganui in their health journey. 

Our hospital serves a population of approximately 60,000, performing 4,000 procedures annually in three elective theatres and one acute theatre. We have more than 50 RMOs working in General Medicine, Mental Health, Emergency, General Surgery, Orthopaedics, O&G, Paediatrics, Anaesthetic Departments and as Relievers. These positions do include night and weekend shifts on a rotating roster.

Painga - What's in it for you

With the advantage of a smaller rural hospital, you will be

• exposed to a wide range of pathology
• able to grow your hands-on experience
• part of a small friendly and supportive team
• working closely with our specialists who are leaders in their fields

We recognise the importance of a work-life balance so take advantage of all the region has to offer! If you're keen to get outdoors – up to the nearby ski fields, travel the river by canoe or hike the scenic walking tracks. If you love arts and culture, we have plenty for you to do at our Sarjeant Gallery, NZ glassworks or immerse yourself in the murals around town.  There's something for everyone either here or near!

Te Whatu Ora Whanganui is committed to increasing the diversity of our workforce, and actively focus on employing and building a sustainable Māori workforce which supports our pro-equity commitment.

Ngā Uarātanga | Our Values

Aroha - The value of love, respect and empathy, demonstrating compassionate and non-judgemental relationships.

Kōtahitanga - The value of unity and vision sharing where we demonstrate trust and collaboration.

Manaakitanga - The value of respect, support and caring where we demonstrate doing our very best for others.

Tino Rangatiratanga - The value of self-determination where we empower individual/whānau choice.

Ko wai mātou | Who are we

Our vision is He Hāpori Ora - Thriving Communities, with our mission being 'to improve health and independence through a responsive and integrated health system'.