House Officer, October 2024 - Timaru, South Canterbury

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House Officer - Timaru, South Canterbury

Applications are open for House Officers to start in October 2024.

About Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora South Canterbury

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora is the Government organisation that provides publicly funded universal health care in Aotearoa New Zealand.

'Te Whatu Ora' translates to 'the weaving of wellness'; which is what we are all about in our holistic and cross-disciplinary delivery of world-class healthcare to 5 million Kiwis across the country.

We are dedicated to building a team that thrives on diversity and inclusion, welcoming individuals from all walks of life and backgrounds.

South Canterbury is responsible for the delivery of services throughout the South Canterbury region and Timaru Hospital (131 beds) serves a district population of approximately 50,000 based in a General Hospital Facility, (which has just commenced a significant refurbishment programme), providing our local community with such critical 24/7 services as  ED, ICU/CCU, General, Orthopaedic, & ENT Surgery, O&G, Psychiatry, Geriatrics, Oncology & Palliative Care, Internal Medicine and Paediatrics. https://www.scdhb.health.nz/info-for-you/timaru-hospital

Integrity, collaboration, accountability, respect and excellence are at the heart of everything we do. We are a proudly diverse team, as we know a diverse and inclusive workforce achieves the best outcomes for our patients and communities.  If you share in these core values and bring them into every aspect of your patient care.

Why Timaru and the South Canterbury region?

We are the best big little city you will find, located on the coast and Caroline Bay, with the majestic Southern Alps in the background.  Timaru is an easy place to live, family friendly and with easy access to an array of outdoor activities - beaches, ski fields, lakes, mountains, and hiking tracks. https://southcanterbury.org.nz

Free parking and an easy commute to work really helps with true work life balance! 

Why join us for your training?

You will receive:

• Access to excellent training environments in a wide variety of specialties and settings.
• The support of a dedicated Senior Doctor (SMO).
• Tailored relocation advice and support.
• Nature at your fingertips, a team you can count on, and a warm welcome.

Benefits include:

• 10 days of sick leave per year.
• 6 weeks annual leave from appointment.
• Free meals while on duty over a meal break.
• If eligible, a 6% matching employer superannuation contribution.

For international candidates, the following will also be required: -

• A minimum of 2 years of clinical experience working in New Zealand, Australia, the United Kingdom or Ireland.

• To be eligible for Provisional General Scope of Registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand.  Self-check if you will be eligible at https://www.mcnz.org.nz/registration

Join us in South Canterbury - apply now!