Emergency Department Registrar - 2027 Training Year

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora - Tairawhiti; Gisborne; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora - Tairāwhiti invites applications for Emergency Medicine (ED) Registrars in Gisborne, North Island. This role offers a balanced blend of challenging clinical work and lifestyle in a coastal setting, with supportive teaching and a focus on professional development.

Suitable candidates include Resident Medical Officers PGY3+ or those with prior ED exposure. You must be registered or eligible with the Medical Council of New Zealand and able to reside in NZ.

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Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora - Tairawhiti – Gisborne, North Island

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

Seeking Registrars eager to find the perfect blend of fulfilling work and an exceptional lifestyle in the ideal setting ofTairāwhiti, New Zealand.

We're excited to offer opportunities forEmergency Medicine (ED) Registrars, starting as soon as possible.TheGisborne Emergency Department offers supportive working conditions and is committed to excellent teaching.

Position Description | ED Registrar

About the Team/Service/ Location

The Gisborne ED is home to a group of FACEM or vocationally registered emergency specialists working with urgent care doctors to treat a volume of about 28,000 patients per year, with a 25% admission rate. We have a substantial portion of high acuity medical patients, trauma, and paediatrics. Our experienced specialists have extensive teaching experience and provide solid support for our registrars, and there are ample procedural opportunities. Were proud of the diversity of our community and our team.

Gisborne Hospital is a 110 bed acute care hospital which serving a wide geographical area. This area extends up the East Cape of New Zealand, creating enormous scope and variety in the work available to an enthusiastic registrar. Providing healthcare to a population of 54,000, Health NZ Te Whatu Ora Tairāwhiti is well supported locally by comprehensive surgical services and has a full range of diagnostic facilities on site including a new MRI scanner and CT scanner. We have strong ties with our tertiary referral centre in Waikato.

Situated on the eastern coast of New Zealand's North Island, Gisborne | Tairāwhiti the light shines on the water is the first city in the world to see the rising sun of the new day. Our region offers vast golden sand beaches, bush clad mountains, lush farmlands, significant historical landmarks, natural wonders, and a deep connection to Māori culture. We enjoy a pleasant climate, short commutes and a relaxed approach that creates a work-life offering that is enviable to most that are not yet here.Our lifestyle is about time.

Health NZ Te Whatu Ora Tairāwhiti works to increase collaboration, strengthen leadership and accountability, and improve equity of access and outcomes across the health service. Were shifting the emphasis towards primary and community care allowing more people to be cared for close to home and take a greater role in their own health and wellbeing.

Our valuesform the acronym WAKA. They reflect our voyaging heritage, guiding us on our journey to create a healthier Tairāwhiti by working together.

Whakarangatira/enrich - Enriching the health of our community by doing our very best.

Awhi/support - Supporting our tūroro/patientstheir whānau/families, our community partners and each other.

Kotahitanga/togetherness - Together we can achieve more.

Aroha/compassion - Empathy, we care for people and people want to be cared for by us.

For more information on living and working in Gisborne please follow the link below:

https://careers.tewhatuora.govt.nz/locations/gisborne/

About you

• Suitable for Resident Medical Officers PGY3 or greater and ideally have completed at least a six month placement working in an Emergency Department at Senior House Officer or Registrar level.
• Applicants must be registered, or eligible for registration, with theMedical Councilof New Zealand.
• You will need to be a NZ or Australian citizen or resident, or have an appropriate visa to be eligible to live and work in NZ. For more information on visa requirements please visit theImmigration NZ website
• Competency with Te Ao Māori, Tikanga, and Te Reo Māori or a commitment to starting your journey and taking ownership of your learning and growth
• Experience in projects / initiatives which give effect to Te Tiriti principals and frameworks, and the application of Mātauranga Māori and Kaupapa Māori approaches, particularly as they apply in healthcare settings.

Working at Health New Zealand

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

We will review applications as received, and may proceed with the recruitment process before the closing date of this advert.