Recruitment

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora - Waikato; North Kingstown (RI); On-site; NZD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for an ICU Registrar at Waikato Hospital for the 2026/2027 training year. Join a supportive team in a modern facility with advanced technology. Ideal for those training in intensive care, offering valuable procedural experience and skill development.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience including ICU or Anaesthetics.
• Prior registrar-level clinical experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Involves patient assessment, resuscitation, and management of acutely ill patients.
• Participation in hospital-wide MET and cardiac arrest calls.

Skills

Patient Assessment

Resuscitation

Management of Acutely Ill Patients

Education

PGY3 or equivalent

Completed at least three acute rotations

Job description

ICU Registrar - Annual Recruitment 2026/2027

Job Number: WAI29420

Role Details

• Position: ICU Registrar, based at Waikato Hospital
• Type: Permanent Fulltime
• Experience: At least 3 years, including some ICU or Anaesthetics experience
• Opportunity: Exciting role for 2026
• Team: Join a busy but supportive team

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is committed to principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and building an inclusive health system for all New Zealanders.

About the Role

We invite applications for Registrars to join the Critical Care team at Waikato Hospital for the 2026/2027 training year.

The Waikato Hospital Critical Care Unit features 16 ICU beds and 12 HDU beds in a modern facility equipped with the latest technology. Registrars gain experience across a broad patient spectrum, including trauma, neurosurgery, cardiac surgery, general adult ICU, and limited paediatric ICU. The role involves regional transport by helicopter, plane, and road.

While demanding, this role offers valuable procedural experience and decision-making skill development.

Please ensure you provide three current references with your application. For the referee report, click on the "Reference form" icon and attach the completed reports.

Overseas applicants should verify that their qualifications meet New Zealand registration criteria via the Medical Council of New Zealand website: www.mcnz.org.nz/get-registered/registration-self-assessment-tool/. Complete the six-question self-assessment to determine eligibility or contact MCNZ by phone at [phone].

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Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

About the Team/Service

The Waikato Hospital Critical Care Unit is ideal for those training in or considering a career in intensive care. It is accredited by C24 from the College of Intensive Care Medicine and supported by experienced staff. Weekly teaching sessions, including bedside teaching and echocardiography, are conducted with specialists and registrars.

Candidate Profile

Ideal candidates will be:

• PGY3 or equivalent at application time
• If PGY2, have completed at least three acute rotations in PGY1 & 2, preferably in Emergency Medicine, Acute Medicine, or General Surgery
• Prior registrar-level clinical experience is preferred
• Eligible to work in New Zealand

This role involves patient assessment, resuscitation, and management of acutely ill and injured patients, including some paediatric high dependency cases. Active participation in hospital-wide MET, cardiac arrest calls, patient referrals, and critical care activities is expected. The work is challenging but supported by a multidisciplinary team committed to teaching and collegiality.

Application Process

To apply, click "Apply online" or visit our Waikato Careers website via the link here. Submit applications by 11:59 pm on 9 June 2025. For inquiries, contact Karlien Bouwer at [e-mail].

Applications will be reviewed as received, and recruitment may proceed before the closing date.