PGY3 and Above, Senior House Officers and Registrars, Emergency Department

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

 PGY3 and Above; Senior House Officers (SHO) and Registrar positions available

Want to make a difference in Emergency Medicine somewhere quintessentially Kiwi?

Is work-life balance important to you?

It’s about time! Nau mai haere mai ki te Tairāwhiti!

Tairāwhiti is one of the most beautiful, and sunny parts of Aotearoa New Zealand. With a population of just under 50,000 with approximately 80% in the city of Tūranga-nui-a-kiwa Gisborne the region is culturally rich and unique with a high proportion of Māori (55%).

While the rugged geography and dispersed population provide an ideal setting for outdoor pursuits such as surfing, cycling, camping and outdoor adventures, it also creates challenges and opportunities in delivering healthcare across the region.

He aha te mea nui o te ao? Māku e kī atu, he tangata, he tangata, he tangata
What is the most important thing in this world? It is people, it is people, it is people.

We believe in this whakataukī (proverb). It’s what makes us give our best for the people of Tairāwhiti every day.

We offer a unique opportunity to join the Emergency Department at Gisborne Hospital. You will work closely with experienced ED consultants and you will be able to make a significant contribution to address inequities in health care. You will become familiar with Te Reo and Te Ao Māori and play an important role in our mission to becoming more responsive to the needs of Tangata Whenua (the people of this land).

ABOUT THE ROLE 

The Emergency Department at Te Whatu Ora Tairāwhiti is open for applications for PGY3+ RMOs starting 30 January 2024 for 6 months or 1 year. We are accredited by the Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners (RNZCGP) for the Rural Hospital Medicine Training Programme (RHMTP). Accreditation as a network ED site for ACEM training is anticipated in the next 12 months. Our service includes resident medical officers (RMOs) working closely with senior medical officers (SMOs) as well as trainee interns to provide efficient and effective care for the people of Tairāwhiti.

Gisborne Hospital is the primary health care facility on the East Cape of Aotearoa New Zealand.The Hospital is a 115-bed teaching hospital and has inpatient services in medical and surgical, women's health and paediatrics. Total yearly attendances of 25,000 and a 20 percent admission rate. The department has 14 beds including resuscitation and isolation bays. There is access to onsite laboratory and radiology facilities (CT, US, MRI). The group is comprised of FACEM or vocationally registered emergency specialist working with urgent care doctors. 

As an RMO in the Emergency Department, you will have the opportunity to develop skills in emergency medicine as part of our team. The department consists of FACEMs and Emergency Medicine Specialists. Our ED will expose you to a wide range of patient presentations. You will get supervised procedural experience (such as intubations, chest drains, arterial & central lines and orthopaedic reductions) not easily available at bigger centres with numerous trainees. There are also a number of educational opportunities including, protected teaching and clinical skills sessions. 

Before applying you must have either general registration or be eligible for registration with the New Zealand Medical Council (www.mcnz.org.nz). Check if you’re eligible here: http://www.mcnz.org/get-registered/registration-self-assessment-tool/

For further information, please email rmojobs@tdh.org.nz

Eligible candidates:

- Resident Medical Officers PGY3 or above

- Eligibility for general or provisional general registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand

- NZ or Australian citizen or resident, or appropriate visa to be eligible to live and work in NZ

 We look forward to your application!

All applications should be made online and should include:

· - Up-to-date CV and cover letter

· - x 3 written references (one of whom must be your most recent supervisor).

 Position Description |Senior House Officer

Te Whatu Ora Tairāwhiti works to increase collaboration, strengthen leadership and accountability, and improve equity of access and outcomes across the health service. We’re shifting the emphasis towards primary and community care allowing more people to be cared for close to home, and take a greater role in their own health and wellbeing.

Our values form the acronym WAKA. They reflect our voyaging heritage, guiding us on our journey to create a healthier Tairāwhiti by working together.

Whakarangatira/enrich - Enriching the health of our community by doing our very best.

Awhi/support - Supporting our tūroro/patients their whānau/families, our community partners and each other.

Kotahitanga/togetherness - Together we can achieve more.

Aroha/compassion - Empathy, we care for people and people want to be cared for by us.

Me pēhea te tuku tono - How to Apply

To complete and application please use the “apply now” link provided which will redirect you through our online career's portal. For successful applicants our mandatory process includes police vetting and health screening.

Te Whatu Ora Tairāwhiti are committed to improving Māori health outcomes and achieving health equity for Māori through Te Tiriti o Waitangi obligations. We aspire to having a workforce reflective of the communities we serve and achieving equitable outcomes for all.

It is desirable that new employees of Te Whatu Ora are fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

Immigration/Visa Support

Immigration NZ has introduced an Accredited Employer Work Visa scheme. For some positions this includes a clear pathway to residency. Successful candidates offered a position with us who require a work visa, will provide support with their Visa application. This booklet provides information on settling in Tūranganui-a-Kiwa.