Senior ICU Specialist – Critical Care Leader

Health New Zealand | Te Tai Tokerau Northland; Whangarei; On-site; NZD 200,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora – Te Tai Tokerau in Whangārei seeks an experienced Specialist in Intensive Care Medicine to lead the assessment, diagnosis and management of critically ill patients, oversee complex treatment plans and coordinate multidisciplinary care in the ICU.

You will participate in ward rounds, provide clinical leadership to junior staff, and contribute to on-call rosters, quality improvement and education initiatives within the team.

Qualifications

• Advanced clinical expertise in Medicine and Critical Care Medicine.
• Experience in training and clinical education, including supervising junior doctors.
• Specialist qualification in Intensive Care Medicine (or equivalent), eligible for vocational registration.
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills in multidisciplinary environments.
• Commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and culturally safe practice.
• Experience with governance, quality improvement and evidence-based practice in ICU.

Responsibilities

• Lead assessment, diagnosis and management of critically ill patients in ICU.
• Oversee complex treatment plans and coordinate multidisciplinary care.
• Participate in ward rounds and provide clinical leadership to junior staff.
• Contribute to on-call rosters, quality improvement and education initiatives.

Skills

Advanced clinical expertise

Critical care experience

Clinical leadership

Training and education

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Cultural safety / Te Tiriti

Education

Specialist qualification in Intensive Care Medicine

Vocational registration eligibility NZMC

Job description

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora – Te Tai Tokerau in Whangārei seeks an experienced Specialist in Intensive Care Medicine to lead the assessment, diagnosis and management of critically ill patients, oversee complex treatment plans and coordinate multidisciplinary care in the ICU.

You will participate in ward rounds, provide clinical leadership to junior staff, and contribute to on-call rosters, quality improvement and education initiatives within the team.