Specialist - Intensivist (Fixed Term 6 Months in 2024)

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Where you’ll be working: Waikato Hospital, Critical Care Department

The details: Fixed Term Agreement - APRIL 24 to SEPT 24 - 20 to 40 Hours per week (0.50 to 1.0 FTE) - Rostered

Salary details: $185,380 - $267,980 pro rata

Te whiwhinga mahi | The Opportunity

You will be covering sabbatical leave for 6 months in 2024 and we are happy to consider, fixed term or a locum agreement. This is an opportunity if you are from overseas to come experience an enviable lifestyle in New Zealand. We also offer flexibility in hours so you can work and have time to see the country. There is also an opportunity to extend your stay once the initial 6 months has ended.

If you want to work in a supportive environment that has been credentialed by the College of Critical Care Medicine then we encourage you to apply! https://www.waikatodhb.health.nz/jobs/vacancies/join-critical-care/

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(Please note position descriptions can only be viewed on the Te Whatu Ora - Waikato website.)

Mōu | About you

Required skills & experience you will need to be considered for this role:

• Hold current registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand in the scope of practice of Intensive Care Medicine, or equivalent, and must be of good standing. All overseas applicants are offered fill support in

• Both single and dual trained specialists are encouraged to apply. Those with subspecialty interests including cardiac, paediatric, research and academia will be supported

• Employment in this role will only be confirmed once the applicant has been successfully credentialed by the relevant committee of the Te Whatu Ora - Heath New Zealand, Waikato

Mō tātou Ratonga | About our 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 state of the art, 16-bed facility 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 in addition to a 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 patients and a large contingency of cardiac patients.

We now prepare to expand Intensive Care and seek to further develop academic and research interests, in addition to further advance training of junior and senior medical staff. In accordance with the level of service provided, the unit is credentialed by the College of Critical Care Medicine at level C24. Learn more about our service here.

Ko ngaa hua o te noho ki roto o Waikato, te mahi hoki ki Te Whatu Ora, Waikato | The Benefits of living in Waikato and working for Te Whatu Ora, Waikato

Located in the heart of the mighty Waikato, Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora, Waikato operates over a number of sites, Hamilton City our main campus and smaller community-based hospitals across our region. Hamilton City has easy access to beaches and mountains, so if your interests range from a host of water sports, mountain biking to vineyard lunches, the area has something for you right on your doorstep. To discover more about our stunning area, please click here.

• As part of our Health NZ, Waikato family, you’ll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
• We offer flexible and agile working opportunities alongside our Health NZ, Waikato benefits and staff discount schemes.
• We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

He whare Manawanui, He whare Koronga | A committed workspace, a workspace with purpose

• We are committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
• As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
• Greater diversity within our Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora family improves positive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.

Tō mātou whakahaere ki te tika, te rerekētanga, me te whai wāhi mai | Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

We want to see the real you in your application and welcome the real you on board if you come and work with us. Skills are gained across many areas of life, not just in formal employment. If you can demonstrate the skills listed in the ad, but the experience was gained through whānau life, community or mahi aroha (volunteering) we encourage you to apply and share your story with us in your cover letter. We particularly welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply

Please apply online as applications are unable to be accepted via email. If you have any questions about the role please contact: Annette.Forrest@waikatodhb.health.nz

Closing date: Open until filled

Nau mai haere mai - Come join the team!