2027 - NICU Registrar

Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand; Hamilton; On-site; NZD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Waikato is seeking a Neonatal Registrar for Waikato Hospital, commencing February 2027. The position suits basic or advanced paediatric trainees, or allied sub-specialties with an interest in neonatology, offering opportunities for skill acquisition in neonatal care.

The Neonatal Registrar will contribute to clinical care and education, with after-hours duties on the neonatal unit roster, including nights, in a 41-bed unit providing a wide range of perinatal and

Qualifications

• Knowledge and understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi
• Registration in a medical specialty
• Eligible to work in New Zealand with a practising certificate from the Medical Council of New Zealand

Responsibilities

• Involved in clinical care and educational activities on the Neonatal unit
• After-hours duties on the Neonatal unit RMO roster, including nights

Job description

• Are you ready for an exciting opportunity for 2027?
• Be part of our friendly and inspiring multi-cultural team

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

About the Role

Applications are invited for thepositionofNeonatal Registrarwithin the Waikids Neonatal Child Healthdepartment at Waikato Hospital commencing February 2027. This is an opportunity to be part of a progressive team based in a modern tertiary hospital.

This position is suitable for basic or advanced paediatric trainees, or trainees in allied sub-specialties (ED, Anaesthesia) with a special interest in neonatalogy. Prior special care nursery experience can be advantageous.The RMO roster dovetails with the neonatal nurse practitioner roster. This position provides opportunities for the applicant to undertake specific skill acquisition in a subset of neonatal care. The Neonatal Registrar will be involved in clinical care and educational activities. Clinical duties will include after-hours duties on the Neonatal unit RMO roster, including nights.Neonatal Services at Waikato is a 41 bed neonatal unit with 178 level 3 beds, including an isolation room, and provides a range of perinatal and neonatal services including a paediatric surgical service and emergency regional retrieval service.

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About the Team/Service

At Te Whatu Ora, Waikato, we have been on an incredible journey to become the best Childrens Health Service in New Zealand. We want you to join our team to further improve our high performing service. Every day you will have the chance to improve the health outcomes of our tamariki, rangitahi and whanau, while developing your skills and expertise along the way. We are offering you the opportunity to balance a rewarding career with the great lifestyle you have always dreamed about.

Te Whatu Ora Waikato District serves a population of more than 390,000 (950,000 in the whole Midland region) and covers more than 21,000 square km. It stretches from northern Coromandel to close to Mt Ruapehu in the south and from Raglan on the west coast to Waihi on the east. There are around 7000 births per year.The Waikato is the perfect region for someone wanting close access to beaches, lakes and mountains, to enjoy the numerous outdoor activities we have at our door step.

About you

As a NICU Registrar, you will .

• Have knowledge and understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi
• Registration in a medical speciality
• Be eligible to work in New Zealand, with a practising certificate form the Medical Council of New Zealand.

We are dedicated to achieving health equity for Maori and other priority populations. We are a Crown entity and an active partner in Te Tiriti o WEaitangi. Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand is guided by Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to upholding the articles.

We have a strong emphasis and excellent reputation in teaching and training, of both undergraduate medical students and paediatric trainees, and are committed to the ongoing growth from the University of Aucklands Waikato Clinical School and the Clinical Audit Support Unit.