House Officers (PGY2 and above)

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Whangārei Hospital

Northland, New Zealand

We have exciting opportunities for Relief House Officers to join the team at Whangārei Hospital in 2024. We have vacancies commencing immediately and throughout the year in Quarter 2 (April); Quarter 3 (July) and Quarter 4 (October).

As a Relief House Officer you could provide cover across departments including General Surgery and General Medicine or more specific specialties such as Urology, Orthopaedics, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Ophthalmology, ENT, Emergency Medicine, Paediatrics and Psychiatry.

As a region, Te Tai Tokerau (Northland) is renowned for its beautiful beaches and relaxed lifestyle.  Please look at some of what we offer; https://www.northlandnz.com/visit/ For more information about Northland hospitals please visit our website www.northlanddhb.org.nz and to see what the Northland region has to offer visit the Northland official tourism website www.northlandnz.com/visit/ / http://www.whangareinz.com/

Te Tai Tokerau is a popular workplace, and we look for the best.

A career with Northland will see you action meaningful change in the region we love and your professional development – all whilst enjoying everything the stunning North offers.  You really can enjoy the best of both.

Whangārei Hospital is the largest hospital in Te Tai Tokerau, a largely rural region with many high health needs and interesting pathology.  Providing secondary care services for the region, supported by three smaller regional hospitals, we are just the right size to offer access to highly experienced doctors and opportunities to be more hands-on and really make a difference and working closely with consultants means you can widen your practice as your skills grow.

If you want to grow as a clinician, reinforce skills, or broaden your experience before progressing your training - you need to speak with us!

Health New Zealand is committed to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and holds stewardship for equitable health outcomes for Māori as Tāngata Whenua is the highest priority.

Suitable candidates must have the following:

• A minimum of 1-year post-graduate experience in the New Zealand health sector or a comparable health system.
• The ability to work in New Zealand.
• Medical Council of New Zealand registration or the ability to apply.

More information can be found here; https://www.northlanddhb.org.nz/working-with-us/resident-medical-officers/medical-council-and-immigration-process/

An attractive relocation package is available to- successful overseas applicants.

Please include:

• A cover letter
• An up-to-date CV
• Three completed references on the attached national reference template form or

• Reference template for International applications is located at RP6 (mcnz.org.nz)

Please include the speciality departments you wish to be considered for in your cover letter.

For further information, please email RMO.Unit@northlanddhb.org.nz or visit our website www.northlanddhb.org.nz

Our people live our Values:

Tangata I te tuatahi People First - People are central to all we do

Whakaute (tuku mana) Respect - We treat others as they would like to be treated

Manaaki Caring - We nurture those around us, and treat all with dignity and compassion

Whakawhitiwhiti korero Communication - We communicate safely, openly and with respect to promote clear understanding

Taumata teitei (hiranga) Excellence - Our attitude of excellence inspires success, competence, confidence and innovation

Vacancy No: HO2024