Emergency Medicine Registrars (Fixed Term)

New Zealand Government Joba; Nelson; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is seeking an Emergency Medicine Registrar for Nelson Hospital on a fixed-term 6 or 12 month contract. You will contribute to high-quality ED care across a multidisciplinary team, with broad exposure to trauma, paediatrics and non-ED runs as available.

The role involves varied shifts from day to night, with rostered weekends. You will work towards strengthening clinical assessment, treatment and disposition decisions in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Trainee registered with the Australasian College for Emergency Medicine is required.
• Must hold or be eligible for registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand (MCNZ).
• Commitment to ethical treatment of patients is essential.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues across teams.
• Excellent time management and prioritisation skills are expected.

Responsibilities

• Assess, treat and disposition patients in the Emergency Department.
• Work with a multidisciplinary team to deliver ED care.
• Assist in non-ED runs where available (Cardiology, Orthopaedics, General Medicine).
• Support rostered shifts including day, evening, night, and weekend patterns.

Skills

Trainee EM College member

MCNZ registration eligible

Ethical treatment commitment

Collaborative mindset

Time management skills

Job description

Emergency Medicine Registrar, Nelson Hospital, Fixed Term6 or 12 months, Full-time

Apply your medical knowledge to enhance the lives of patients and share your knowledge by contributing to medical reviews.

Enjoy being part of a part of a team where you will feel included, consulted and supported.

We work hard, we do a fantastic job and we enjoy doing it.

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

About the Role

As an Emergency Medicine Registrar, you will assist indelivering Emergency Medicine to patients working across a multidisciplinaryteam and be responsible for assessment, treatment and disposition of patients.

Some non-ED runs may be available and include Cardiology,Orthopaedics and General Medicine. There will be emergency roster shiftpatterns - AM, mid, PM and night shifts plus weekend shifts.

The hours of work are 8.00AM to 5.00PM (day-shift); 12.00PMto 9.00PM (mid-shift); 4.00PM to 1.00AM (evening-shift); 11.00PM to 8.00AM(night-shift). There is no on-call but there will be additional duties you mightbe offered to pick up.

Please view the position description for furtherinformation.

About the Team/Service/ Location

The Emergency Department (ED) currently sees over 31,000patients per year and is accredited for 12 months of Rural/Regional training byACEM. The case mix is varied and covers the entire spectrum of emergencymedicine including trauma and paediatrics.

You will join a highly motivated and experienced team thatincludes seven emergency physicians and experienced ED senior medical officers,dedicated nursing staff and allied health.

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About you

• Need to be a Trainee registered with the Australasian College for Emergency Medicine;
• Hold valid registration or be eligible for registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand (MCNZ);
• Have commitment to providing ethical treatment;
• Be able to collaborate with other colleagues;
• Have excellent time management.

The successful candidate must be eligible to work in NewZealand or hold a valid NZ visa at the time of applying.

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.