Anaesthetist

Nelson Marlborough Health; Burlington; On-site; NZD 100,000 - 200,000; Part time

Job summary

A health organization in New Zealand is seeking a skilled Anaesthetist for a permanent part-time role. You will provide high-quality perioperative care in a supportive environment, working alongside experienced colleagues. This role involves both elective and acute services. An ideal candidate holds the FANZCA qualification and is committed to delivering excellent patient care. Enjoy a rewarding work-life balance in the beautiful Nelson region.

Benefits

On-call allowance

Supportive colleagues

Great work-life balance

Qualifications

• Bring clinical expertise to a smaller provincial hospital.
• Eligible for an Annual Practicing Certificate with a vocational scope of Anaesthesia.
• Hold a relevant anaesthetic qualification.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality perioperative care across a range of surgical specialties.
• Contribute to elective and acute services ensuring safe patient outcomes.
• Participate in the anaesthetic roster covering planned care and acute theatre sessions.

Skills

Clinical expertise

Collaborative practice

Anaesthetic pre-assessment

Education

Fellowship of the Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists (FANZCA) or equivalent

Job description

• Permanent,part time 0.75FTE (60 hours a fortnight), with on-call allowance.
• Are you looking for a rewarding Anaesthetistrole and great work-life balance? Joinour team in Nelson Hospital where your expertise makes a difference.
• Be part of something special: supportivecolleagues in one of New Zealand’s most sought-after regions

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in theprinciples of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health systemthat serves all New Zealanders.

About the Role

As a key member of our Anaesthesia team, you will play anessential role in delivering high-quality perioperative care across a range ofsurgical specialties. Working in a collaborative and well-respected team, youwill contribute to both elective and acute services, ensuring safe andeffective patient outcomes.

You will join a team of sixteen experienced and supportiveSMO colleagues and one ANZCA trainee and work alongside a highly competentsurgical and ICU team, all dedicated to excellence in patient care.

You will be working within asecondary care setting participating in the anaesthetic roster, coveringplanned care and acute theatre sessions, anaesthesia after-hours on callsupport, anaesthetic pre-assessment clinics and working as the duty anaesthetist.

If you're looking for a meaningfulshort-term role in a hospital known for its great team culture and high-qualitycare, we’d love to hear from you!

About the Team/Service/ Location

Nelson’s Anaesthesia team is made up of experiencedconsultants, one registrar, and skilled anaesthetic technicians. We prideourselves on our collegial environment, with strong interdisciplinarycollaboration and a commitment to continuous learning.

Anaesthesia service provides supportto other departments including Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Paediatrics, GeneralSurgery, Orthopaedics, Urology, ENT, Ophthalmology, Dental, Mental Health, andthe Emergency department. The service also offers anaesthesia for visitingsubspecialty surgeons in Paediatric Surgery, Paediatric Orthopaedic Surgery, Plastics,and Maxillofacial Surgery.

• Bring clinicalexpertise to a smaller provincial hospital and contribute to care to thepatients in Nelson region.
• Beeligible for an Annual Practicing Certificate with a vocational scope ofAnaesthesia with the Medical Council of New Zealand.
• HoldFellowship of the Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists(FANZCA), or equivalent.
• Workwith others to promote a cohesive team culture of collaborative practice,openness, humour, and respect across disciplines.

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuringexcellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce thatis diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand andservice our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori,Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

How to Apply

To apply please click “apply now.” Allapplications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal. Applicationsvia email are not considered. We will review applications as received andmay proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of thisadvert.

For general application enquiries please contact ourrecruitment team lily.simons @tewhatuora.govt.nz

For role specific information please contact

Job no: 6001070

Location: Nelson Region, Nelson Community, Nelson Hospital