Medical Officer – Intensive Care Unit (2-Year Term)

Canterbury District Health Board; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Christchurch Hospital's Intensive Care Unit is seeking three Medical Officers for two-year fixed-term appointments. You will work in a busy tertiary ICU caring for critically ill adults and paediatric patients from across the South Island, alongside a multidisciplinary team and with aeromedical retrieval involvement.

Ideal candidates have significant postgraduate ICU experience, strong communication, and willingness to roster shifts including evenings, nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• Eligible for registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand.
• At least four years of postgraduate clinical experience including ICU.
• Experience in acute care, emergency medicine or anaesthesia is desirable.
• Airway management competence and patient safety focus.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills; rostered shifts required.

Responsibilities

• Assess and manage critically ill adults and paediatric patients in ICU.
• Supervise registrar/junior staff and provide consultant backup.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to optimise outcomes.
• Contribute to high-quality, patient-centred care and safety.
• Participate in aeromedical retrieval operations when needed.

Skills

ICU experience

Critical care skills

Team collaboration

Airway management

Job description

Christchurch Hospital's Intensive Care Unit is seeking three Medical Officers for two-year fixed-term appointments. You will work in a busy tertiary ICU caring for critically ill adults and paediatric patients from across the South Island, alongside a multidisciplinary team and with aeromedical retrieval involvement.

Ideal candidates have significant postgraduate ICU experience, strong communication, and willingness to roster shifts including evenings, nights and weekends.