House Officer

New Zealand Government; Dunedin; On-site; NZD 84,000 - 166,000; Full time

Job summary

Dunedin Hospital is seeking a House Officer (PGY2+) for a permanent full-time role. This position offers structured teaching and weekly RMO education sessions, with several development opportunities.

You can rotate across runs such as Medical Oncology, ENT, Gastroenterology, Ophthalmology/Neurology, Haematology, Neurosurgery, Cardiothoracic Surgery, Cardiology, Orthopaedics, General Medicine and Paediatrics. 6-month runs exist in obstetrics/gynaecology and paediatrics.

Qualifications

• Registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand or eligibility for general/provisional general registration.
• EPIC Credentialing is required for registration.

Responsibilities

• Teach and participate in weekly RMO education sessions.
• Rotate through runs across multiple specialties (e.g., Medical Oncology, ENT, Gastroenterology, Surgery, Paediatrics).
• Be eligible for registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand.

Education

Medical degree

Job description

House Officer (PGY2+) Dunedin HospitalPermanent Full TimeSalary Range $84,479 - $165,680, depending on experience

Join us as we change the future of healthcare in Southern New Zealand

Opportunity to live in a vibrant and scenic city with fantastic outdoor opportunities at your doorstep

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

Teaching and training are important to us here in Dunedin and that is why our RMOs have a protected session every week. Several other regular activities that House Officers can join whether it is the regular House Officer Education sessions or the journal clubs, X-ray meetings or rounds from the various services. There is always something happening!

Depending on your interest, we have several runs available for you to work in. These include:

• Medical Oncology
• ENT
• Gastroenterology
• Ophthalmology / Neurology
• Haematology
• Neurosurgery
• Respiratory
• Cardiothoracic Surgery
• Cardiology
• Orthopaedics
• Renal
• General Surgery
• Urology
• General Medicine
• Psychiatry
• Older Peoples Health
• ED
• Obstetrics and Gynaecology(6 month runs)
• Paediatrics(6 Months Run)

While the above runs are available each quarter, O&G and Paediatrics are6 month runs). If your interest lies in these specialties, please indicate your preferences in your cover letter.If we don't hear from you, we will assume you are applying for a general role.Note that 6 months runs will occurJanuary to JulyandJulyto January. All internal applicants, please also contact the RMO Unit directly.

About the Location

The main cities and towns in the Southern District include Dunedin, Invercargill, Queenstown, and Wānaka. Southern is world famous for its picturesque mountains, fiords, glaciers, coastlines, and lakes that are often depicted on postcards and movies. But that's not all - it's also adventure-central with a great cultural and foodie scene. You can set your sights on Southern where you can truly have it all-advancing your career whilst living your best life amidst some of the most stunning scenery NewZealand has to offer. For more information on living and working in Dunedin click here

About you

Our ideal candidate will have: Registration with the Medical Council of NewZealand or be eligible for general or provisional general registration with the Medical Council of NewZealand. You can check your eligibility for registration by visiting the Council's website at MCNZA minimum of 1 year post qualification experience. It is requirement of the Medical Council of NewZealand that your qualifications are approved through EPIC. If you have a commitment to working in New Zealand, it is highly recommended that you start this process as soon as possible to allow your subsequent registration to be undertaken in a timely fashion. For more information, please visit MCNZ website reEPIC Credentialing.

Working at Health New Zealand

Health NewZealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of NewZealand. 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.Health NZ | Te Whatu Ora - Southern has the largest geographical coverage of all the NewZealand regions, providing services to 350,000 people in diverse communities.

Required Documents

All applications must include:

• Cover Letter for Health New Zealand Southern
• An up-to-date CV (Medical work history in chronological order, starting from completion of your primary medical qualification and include locum work and any gaps of 3 months or more)

If you have any questions about the role, please contact DeborahMcDonald [e-mail]

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