Job Description
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role
Obstetrics & Gynaecology Senior House Officer Reliever PGY3+
Commencing January 2025 - 6 Month Relief Position Open
We are keen to hear from Senior House Officers PGY3+ looking for a new opportunity commencing January 2025 through to August 2025 in the Obstetrics & Gynaecology Department at Rotorua Hospital.
Health New Zealand Lakes provides healthcare to a population of 112,000 people from its two general hospitals in Rotorua and Taupō, a top tourist area of New Zealand. We take pride in all our services we provide and aim to improve, promote and protect health in our region.
Come and join our dedicated team at Lakes as a Senior House Officer in Obstetrics and Gynaecology! Work alongside a team of 8 experienced SMO clinicians and 3 RMO Registrars who are committed to providing comprehensive care in both Obstetrics and Gynaecology. From antenatal care and high-risk pregnancies to gynaecological surgery and reproductive health, you'll have the opportunity to make a significant impact on women's health in our community.
As a Senior House Officer, you'll benefit from receiving teaching opportunities and guidance from experienced colleagues, which will enhance your skills and knowledge in the field. Our supportive and collaborative work environment offers access to medical technologies and ongoing professional development opportunities.
Rotorua Hospital is a District General Hospital in one of the most spectacular regions of New Zealand – native bush, beautiful lakes and rivers, unique geothermal landscapes and some of the best mountain biking and walking/running trails in NZ. Rotorua is also the perfect place to explore all that the North Island has to offer - it is only an hour from the spectacular east coast beaches, and an hour from stunning Lake Taupō with Mount Ruapehu offering skiing, tramping, fishing and water sports. Please look at what we have to offer as a region for you Rotorua - Great place to live
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ALL applications must be made online
All applications must include:
- Up-to-date CV
- Cover Letter
- 3 x referee reports on the MCNZ RP6 form (one of whom must be your most recent supervisor). Reports must be received by the above-stated closing date.
Health New Zealand Lakes will not contact referees – it is the applicants’ responsibility to provide references with their application. References should be attached to your application.
You must be legally entitled to work in New Zealand and be eligible for general or provisional general registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand. You can check your eligibility for registration by visiting the Council's website at Medical Council New Zealand
Candidates who are not currently registered with the New Zealand Medical Council should be aware that it is a requirement of the NZ Medical Council that your qualifications are approved through EPIC. If you have a commitment to working in New Zealand it is highly recommended that you start this process as soon as possible to allow your subsequent registration to be undertaken in a timely fashion. For more information, please visit MCNZ website re EPIC Credentialing
Unfortunately, incomplete applications cannot be considered
For further information, please contact Sarah Gray, mmu.recruitment@lakesdhb.govt.nz