in a region with an excellent lifestyle, from scenic hiking spots to great schools.
Specialties available:
- Perioperative Medicine
- Malignant Hyperthermia
- General Anaesthesia
- full time 12 month employment contract with a leading public sector healthcare organisation
- theatre complex consists of nine operating theatres, plus use of a theatre at a private hospital.
- hospital has a closed 6 bed Level 2 ICU (soon to be expanded to 8 beds) providing a high standard of general intensive care, including complex multi-system support (invasive mechanical ventilation, cardiovascular monitoring and support, renal replacement therapy). It is a mixed unit, admitting medical, surgical, trauma and paediatric patients.
- Anaesthetic Department is staffed by 26 specialist anaesthetists, 9 registrars and 6 senior house officers. It currently operates 2 separate on-call rosters for anaesthesia and intensive care.
- cover almost all sub-specialties (except neurosurgery and cardiac surgery)
- department accredited by CICM (College of Intensive Care Medicine) and the ANZCA (Australia and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists) for Basic and Advanced Training.
- 40 hour working week plus on call duties
- Excellent remuneration package with visa sponsorship, relocation package and study leave allowance and additional benefits
- 2-3 sessions per week with consultant supervision to develop a portfolio interest - Perioperative medicine, airway, regional, paeds, MH etc
- 1 non clinical session per week for training and development opportunities
- 2 off sessions per week
- Fellowship of the Australia and New Zealand College of Anaesthesia (FANZCA) (or equivalent overseas qualification).
- Medical Degree recognised by WHO
- Registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand, or be eligible for vocational or provisional vocational registration
- Salary ASMS scale for 40 hour week plus allowances
- 6 weeks annual leave
- Tailored wellness programmes (Fitness passport; gym membership and discounted health insurance)
- SMASCH Staff Discount (Retail discounts)
- Superannuation (if eligible)
- Study leave 10 days and NZD 16,000 pa
- Relocation package
- Reimbursement of medical licence costs
- Work in a supportive and professional environment
- Enjoy a satisfying role with the right balance of challenging and fulfilling work
An university city in the North Island, Palmerston North offers a relaxed pace of life in a small city with close access to Wellington, short commutes, affordable housing and plenty of good schools.
Some features:
- located at the hub of key routes to the central North Island ski fields, and river adventures.
- Wellington the capital city, is only a two-hour journey by road, as are the local wine growing regions.
- the region offers visitors and residents a unique mix of lifestyle by combining rural charm with the convenience of sophisticated living with all modern services and luxuries expected of vibrant cities, including a shopping plaza, a Globe theatrical centre, the Regent and Centre Point theatres, and dozens of hotels/motels.
- excellent primary, intermediate and secondary schooling, both public and private, mixed and single sex.
- cost of living is reasonable, housing very affordable, and rural living with stunning views only minutes from town is very achievable.
How to Apply
If you meet the requirements listed above and are looking for an exciting new challenge in public healthcare, we invite you to apply. Please ensure to include your CV, proof of your medical degree, and your registration status with the Medical Council of New Zealand. We can assist with applications for registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand.
