ICU Medical Officer – Critical Care & Aeromedical (Fixed-Term)

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Waitaha Canterbury; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Health NewZealand|TeWhatuOra seeks three Medical Officers to join the ICU at Christchurch Hospital on fixed-term, full-time contracts. You will care for critically ill adults and paediatric patients, work within a busy multidisciplinary ICU, and participate in aeromedical retrievals across the South Island.

Eligibility includes NZ Medical Council registration and at least four years of postgraduate clinical experience with ICU exposure.

Qualifications

• Eligibility for registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand.
• At least four years of postgraduate clinical experience (or equivalent), including at least 12months ICU experience.
• Experience in acute care, emergency medicine, anaesthesia, ICU or other relevant specialties highly desirable.
• Competence in airway management.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a collaborative approach to multidisciplinary care.
• Commitment to providing safe, high‑quality, patient‑centred care.
• Willingness to participate in rostered shifts, including evenings, nights and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Assist Intensive Care Specialists, registrars, nursing staff and allied health professionals in the assessment, management and ongoing care of critically ill patients.
• Supervise registrar/junior staff and collaborate within the multidisciplinary team.
• Participate in aeromedical retrieval and manage airway equipment and techniques.
• Ensure high‑quality, patient‑centred care and uphold the principles of TeTiriti o Waitangi.

Skills

ICU experience

Airway management

Communication

Team collaboration

Emergency care

Education

Medical registration with Medical Council of New Zealand

Job description

Health NewZealand|TeWhatuOra seeks three Medical Officers to join the ICU at Christchurch Hospital on fixed-term, full-time contracts. You will care for critically ill adults and paediatric patients, work within a busy multidisciplinary ICU, and participate in aeromedical retrievals across the South Island.

Eligibility includes NZ Medical Council registration and at least four years of postgraduate clinical experience with ICU exposure.