Registrar, Emergency Medicine

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Nau mai, haere mai ki Te Whatu Ora Taranaki

Taranaki Whanui He Rohe Oranga - Taranaki Together, A Healthy Community

Te Kaupapa – Mission

Improving, promoting, protecting and caring for the health and wellbeing of the people of Taranaki.

We are looking for people that share our vision by providing the best care for our people and our community. We have a responsibility to see the whole picture, the whole community, in terms of health and to support everyone working in Taranaki to do the best job they can in a world of constant change.

Taranaki - A place like no other

Taranaki boasts some of New Zealand’s most iconic natural landscapes like Mt Taranaki and many adventure activities. The rugged and wild coastline is home to more than 12 world-class surf breaks. Taranaki is a place where you can ski and surf in the same day. 

For a more relaxing experience, there are many walks (bush, coastal or mountain) as well as art trails, festivals and award-winning museums and galleries and a thriving café culture. Click here to read more information about Taranaki.

For further information on our international recruitment and what we offer Click here and find out how to make a difference somewhere different.

E pā ana ki a tatou - About us

At Te Whatu Ora Taranaki we are committed to recognising the value our people bring to our organisation within a supportive team of healthcare professionals that provide comprehensive care to our patients.

We believe having workforce that is diverse and inclusive, we are a pro-equity Health Organisation and this means that we will be better positioned to understand and serve our community.

When you choose to work with us, we will offer you:

· A comprehensive orientation and induction to our organisation and your department

· Access to clinical training and education

· Up to date facilities, Have a look at

·  Project Maunga - our New Facilities currently under construction check this out on our website www.tdhb.org/maunga.shtml

· Opportunities to participate on local project and regional collaboration teams

· Professional development

Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role

40 - 44.9 hours per week

We are seeking to appoint Registrars to our Emergency Department. The Emergency Department at Taranaki Base Hospital provides a 24/7 service with approximately 34,000 patient visits per year. The department is supported by medical and surgical specialties.

Taranaki staffs one of the highest numbers of FACEMs in the country for outside of Auckland.

Taranaki Base Hospital is accredited by the Australasian College for Emergency Medicine Paediatric Logbook for 24 months of EM Registrar training. 

Please click here to view the job description

We can offer you:

• Excellent pass rate for ACEM exams
• POCUS training
• A group of highly motivated FACEM qualified teachers
• Direct involvement in care of critically unwell patients 

Clinical responsibilities include:

• Patient assessment on presentation in relation to their triage status and review as indicated. 
• Investigations relevant to the primary problem solving.
• Clinical procedures undertaken as directed by the SMO on duty e.g. orthopaedic reductions, suturing, IV insertion, central line placement, intubation.
• Maintenance of concise and accurate medical records including ACC documentation.

Protected training includes weekly General Hospital RMO Tutorial sessions, Clinical Grand Rounds and a weekly emergency department CME teaching programme that you are expected to attend.

For ACEM trainees, there is a 2 hour weekly protected teaching session following the CME session and four hours trainee education weekly as required by ACEM.

Do you share in our vision, our values and will ensure our patients feel supported and cared for throughout their journey with us?

If you want to make an application click on "Apply Online" from within this page.

For further information, please contact Abbey Osborne on Email: Abbey.Osborne@tdhb.org.nz

Applications Close Sunday 7 July 2024

Ma tini, ma mano, ka rapa te whai

By joining together, we will succeed