Intensivist Specialist - Intensive Care Unit

Intensivist Specialist - Intensive Care Unit

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• Waikato Hospital, Critical Care - Hamilton, New Zealand
• Salary: ASMS Contract base salary plus:
• Average call duties and availability allowance approx. 45 - 55% of base salary
• Continuing medical education allowance of NZ$16,000 and 10 days leave/year
• Eligible for superannuation matching of 6% of total remuneration
• A recruitment allowance is currently being offered

Standard salary package ranges from NZ$260,000-$380,000 based on years of experience. For an indication of your individual remuneration package, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we're building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence.

About the role

The Critical Care unit at Waikato Hospital is on a considerable growth path to reform the services and expand the number of ICU level beds. We are looking for multiple Senior Medical Officers and Fellows to join this exciting opportunity to be a part of a team working to revitalise the Waikato Critical Care unit.

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About the Team/Service

The Critical Care Department at Waikato Hospital is the tertiary provider for Intensive Care to the Midland region of New Zealand. The Waikato ICU is a 16-bed facility opened in 2013, providing all major tertiary services including a major trauma centre and the second largest cardiac surgical centre in New Zealand. We provide neurosurgical and regional burns care, as well as busy general and paediatric intensive care, catering to the needs of 1500 ICU patients and almost 3000 HDU level patients each year. We operate a retrieval service by both air and road for critical care and cardiac patients.

We are a training unit with CICM accreditation. Learn more about our service here .

About Hamilton

Waikato Hospital is a major regional hospital in Hamilton and is a leading tertiary teaching hospital located in Hamilton, New Zealand. It serves as the regional hub for the Midland area, including Waikato, Bay of Plenty, Lakes, Tairawhiti, and Taranaki districts. The hospital has around 722 inpatient beds, 22 operating theatres, and a dedicated outpatient clinic and procedure centre, offering comprehensive hospital services. As a major teaching hospital affiliated with the University of Auckland, University of Waikato, and Wintec, it provides a dynamic learning environment and access to research opportunities.

Hamilton, where Waikato Hospital is situated, is a vibrant city along the Waikato River, offering a blend of nature and culture. Explore the Hamilton Gardens, visit the Waikato Museum, or enjoy events like rugby, cricket, and the Balloons over Waikato festival. With its vibrant atmosphere and proximity to outdoor adventures, Hamilton is an ideal place to live and work.

For more information on living and working in Waikato, click here .

About you

Required skills and experience:

• Hold or be eligible for vocational registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand in the scope of practice of Intensive Care Medicine and must be of good standing
• Hold FCICM, or UK FICM with CCT or equivalent qualifications

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 diverse and inclusive workforce to better understand and serve our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

How to apply

To apply please click 'apply now'. All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Catherine Simpson at catherine.simpson@waikatodhb.health.nz

Please note, we will be reviewing applications when received and may proceed with the recruitment process.

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