Intensive Care Physician

JobSpace; Whangarei; On-site; NZD 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is seeking a Specialist Intensivist to provide high-quality ICU care in Northland. The role includes teaching residents and participating in the consultant on-call roster for ICU.

The successful candidate will work in a modern nine-bed ICU with an active flight retrieval service and a strong emphasis on training across the department.

Qualifications

• Must have or be eligible for specialist MCNZ registration in Intensive Care Medicine.
• FCICM (or equivalent) strongly preferred; advanced trainees considered.
• Overseas applicants may receive MCNZ registration assistance.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality care in the Intensive Care Unit for Northland patients.
• Teach and train resident medical staff as part of the department.
• Participate in the consultant on-call roster for ICU and supervise junior staff.
• Contribute to the ICU outreach and involvement with related retrieval services.

Skills

Teaching and training

On-call planning

Critical care management

Education

Specialist MCNZ registration (Intensive Care Medicine)

FCICM or equivalent qualification

Job description

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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

We are looking for a motivated Specialist Intensivist to provide effective and high-quality care to the Northland community. The successful candidate will work in the Department of Intensive Care Medicine and will participate in teaching and training resident medical staff as well as be actively involved in the consultant on call roster for ICU.

The Intensive Care Unit is a modern nine bed department providing care for 525 patient admissions per year: with over 40% mechanically ventilated. We provide an ICU outreach service and hold an accreditation for training by the College of Intensive Care Medicine. Currently we have eight Intensivists contributing to a 1:9 roster and 8 registrars and 1 SHO providing cover 24/7. Every day, we see a wide range of presentations including paediatrics and major trauma. We provide medical and nursing cover for our busy flight retrieval service in conjunction with Northern Rescue Helicopter limited (NRHL) overseeing approximately 480 helicopter transfers per year.

About the Location

As well as a warm climate, the "winterless north" offers excellent schools; affordable housing and scenic coastal areas offering a range of recreational activities. We are just a two hours' drive or 25-minute flight from the international hub of Auckland. To learn more about our stunning location please click here

For more information on living and working in Northland click here

About You

To be considered you must have or be eligible for specialist (or locum tenens) registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand (MCNZ) in an Intensive Care Medicine or associated Vocational scope of practice.

Ideally you will possess FCICM or an equivalent qualification; however, we are open to considering advanced trainees nearing completion of their training.

If you are currently overseas / not yet registered, we can assist you with the application process to obtain MCNZ registration.

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.

Job Reference: WHA00717

Location: North Island - Northland - Whangarei

Job type: Permanent Part time

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