House Officer Emergency Medicine Senior - Commencing 2027

New Zealand Government; Rotorua; Hybrid; NZD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ACEM accredited ED training

Ultrasound credentialing

Procedural sedation credentialing

Teaching and exam question writing

Job summary

Rotorua Hospital is seeking Emergency Medicine Senior House Officers for the 2027 training year. You will work in a regional ED with a supportive team of consultants, registrar officers, medical students and nursing staff, gaining procedural experience and exposure to a broad patient mix.

The Lakes ED is ACEM accredited and offers an additional six-month anaesthetic rotation, credentialing in ultrasound and procedural sedation, and mentorship from FACEMs who have Fellowship achievements.

Qualifications

• ACEM-accredited ED training pathway available.
• MCNZ registration or eligible required.
• Interest in providing acute and general medical care to the community.

Responsibilities

• Provide emergency medical care in Rotorua Hospital ED.
• Engage in ultrasound and procedural sedation credentialing.
• Contribute to ACEM exam question writing and teaching activities.

Skills

Emergency medicine

ACEM pathway

Clinical supervision

Teaching

Tools

Ultrasound

Procedural sedation

Job description

Emergency Medicine Senior House Officers - Rotorua HospitalWork with Lakes for your 2027 Training Year!

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

Enjoy the benefits of working in a regional hospital, gain procedural experience, with a supportive team of consultants, senior registrar house officers, junior registrars and medical students and nursing staff.

Lakes Emergency Department is accredited for ED training by the Australasian College of Emergency Medicine (ACEM), including the Paediatric Logbook/Paediatric Emergency Requirement component.

Additionally, we offer an accredited six-month Anaesthetic rotation for ED trainees, providing valuable learning opportunities within our department.

Credentialing in both Procedural Sedation and ED Ultrasound is available.

Mentorship from experienced FACEMs, with half of our team achieving Fellowship within the last five years.

Engage in writing questions for ACEM Primary and Fellowship exams.

About the Location

Rotorua Hospital has all secondary level specialties with tertiary level care provided at Waikato hospital.

The patient mix is broad with a full range of trauma, medical, surgical, paediatric and minor presentations.

The population we serve has relative high levels of deprivation, social issues, poor health literacy and many live in rural and remote communities. This adds to the acuity and complexity of our patient presentations, but makes our work more rewarding.

Our population is 35% Māori and as a team we are committed to improving inequity and aligning with ACEMs Manaaki Mana strategy.

Our friendly team of doctors and nurses operates in a medium-sized ED, with approximately 37,500 attendances per annum.

Lakes is a geothermal wonderland and is also home to several scenic lakes, including Lake Taupō, the largest lake in New Zealand. Rotorua and Taupō are the go-to places for hiking, mountain biking, and water sports; you can also dive into traditional experiences and learn more about Māori culture in the region.

About you

• MCNZ registration and 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 www.mcnz.org.nza minimum of two years' post qualification experience, and a keen interest in providing acute and general medical care to our community.

What we offer

• 24/7 FACEM supervision (15 hours per day on site)
• Tier 2 ACEM accredited ED (24 months ED training time) including paediatric logbook
• 4 hours of protected teaching per week
• Credentialing in ultrasound and procedural sedation
• Dynamic FACEMs with experience writing ACEM exam questions and an ACEM examiner

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.