Intensive Care Anaesthetist

Taranaki District Health Board; Nelson; On-site; NZD 150,000 - 220,000; Part time

Job summary

Nelson Hospital in New Zealand is seeking three Intensive Care Anaesthetists to join a high-performing multidisciplinary team. The role covers theatre and ICU services, including managing critically ill patients and contributing to the on-call roster.

A rewarding, collaborative environment with supportive colleagues in the Nelson region awaits. Part-time permanent roles at 0.75 FTE (60 hours per fortnight) with a 1:7 on-call schedule are available.

Qualifications

• Senior-level ICU experience with the ability to manage critically ill patients.
• Specialist anesthesia expertise with intensive care experience preferred.
• Eligibility for annual practicing certificate with vocational scope in Anesthesia.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist care across theatre and ICU within a secondary hospital.
• Manage critically ill patients and participate in the on-call roster (1:7).
• Deliver elective and acute anesthesia services and develop treatment plans.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure safe, high-quality care.

Skills

Intensive Care

Anesthesia

Senior Clinical Experience

On-call Management

Job description

Embracinga rewarding career as an Intensive Care Anaesthetist with Nelson Marlborough - deliverexceptional care, live an exceptional life.

• Permanent part time positions 0.75FTE (60 hours afortnight) and 1:7 on-call
• Bepart of something special - supportive colleagues in one of Aotearoa NewZealand's most sought-after regions
• Join our collaborative teamin Nelson Hospital where your expertise makes a difference

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded inthe principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a healthsystem that servesall New Zealanders.

About the Role

Nelson Hospital is seeking three committedand experienced Intensive Care Anaesthetists to join our high-performingmultidisciplinary team. This is a rewarding opportunity to provide specialistcare across theatre and Intensive Care Unit (ICU) within a secondary hospitalserving the top of the South Island. The role includes management of criticallyunwell patients, provision of elective and acute anaesthesia services, andparticipation in the on-call roster. This position offers a stimulating mix ofclinical acuity, procedural variety, and continuity of care within a supportiveand collegial environment.

• Join a team of 2 Anaesthetists with Intensive Careskills and 2 Intensivists.
• Participate in an Intensive Care daytime roster andan Intensive Care after-hours 1:7 on call.
• Respond swiftly and effectively to emergencysituation and provide expert medical care to critical patients in the ICU.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to developand implement comprehensive treatment plans.

Our ICU is working towards CICM level 2ICU accreditation.

About theTeam/Service/ Location

The Anaesthesia and Intensive Care service provides comprehensiveperioperative and critical care to a diverse regional population. The ICU is amodern, well-equipped unit managing a broad case mix, including the diagnosisand treatment of patients with acute, severe, and life-threatening conditions aswell as the provision of complex post-operative care.

The Anaesthesia service supports other departments includingObstetrics and Gynaecology, Paediatrics, General Surgery, Orthopaedics,Urology, ENT, Ophthalmology, Dental, Mental Health, and the Emergencydepartment. The service also offers anaesthesia for visiting subspecialtysurgeons in Paediatric Surgery, Paediatric Orthopaedic Surgery, Plastics, andMaxillofacial Surgery.

The service is supported by a multidisciplinary team committed todelivering safe, patient-centred care and achieving high-quality outcomes forcritically unwell patients.

• Haveessential senior experience in providing Intensive Care for patients withacute, severe, and life-threatening conditions.
• BeAnaesthetist with intensive care expertise, however, all Medical Specialistswith Intensive care experience will also be considered.
• Beeligible for an Annual Practicing Certificate with vocational scope inAnaesthesia or relevant vocational scope with the Medical Council of NewZealand.

Collegiality and collaboration across all disciplines are keys to provide successful services to our patients and community.Should this be the type of environment in which you will thrive, we would like to hear from you!

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Orais dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. Weembrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are betterpositioned to understand and service our community. We welcomeapplications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbowcommunities.

Job details

Job Reference:

Job Reference: N23-569

Location:

South Island - Nelson / Marlborough - Nelson

Job type:

Expertise:

Clinical - Senior Medical Officers, Medical Officers and Fellows - Anaesthesia

Clinical - Senior Medical Officers, Medical Officers and Fellows - Critical Care / Intensive Care Medicine