Ophthalmology Registrars

Start date: 29 January 2024

Our Organisation

Te Pae Hauora o Ruahine o Tararua |MidCentral (MidCentral) is part of Te Whatu Ora|Health New Zealand and provides healthcare services to over 180,000 people across the Manawatū, Horowhenua and Tararua regions. With a large hospital campus in Palmerston North, it also provides key health care and support services to neighbouring communities.

The Opportunity

MidCentral District provides an excellent grounding for Ophthalmology Registrars looking to grow and develop their skills. There are a range of clinics and elective surgeries that you will be able to participate in as well as trauma cases coming in through the Emergency Department.

The wider eye service includes two registrars (one RANZCO vocational trainee), ophthalmic clinic nurses (incl. extended practice roles), an orthoptist, ophthalmic technicians, and visiting optometrists.  The service provides specialist outpatient and inpatient ophthalmology services, and primary health care support. MidCentral provides a regional cancer treatment service to a wider catchment across the lower North Island.

Technologically the service is well resourced with OCT, Argon retinal laser, YAG laser, Selective Laser trabeculoplasty (SLT), cyclodiode laser, Centurion phacoemulsification and DORC posterior vitrectomy equipment and Pentacam

Come and join us
Employing over 2500 people, MidCentral offers a supportive work environment that accepts and values all employees.  We actively seek Māori kaimahi into our workforce and provide an environment which delivers our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

MidCentral region offers an excellent lifestyle for families with scenic spots for hiking and mountain-biking, great schools and tertiary institutions.  With the mountains, city and sea at your doorstep, you'll get to taste the best of both worlds – the perfect blend of rural and city living.

For more information about our beautiful city and region visit:https://manawatunz.co.nz

Benefits
• An encouraging learning environment where you will continue to grow and be challenged

• A professional and supportive culture and team setting

• Fulfilling and challenging work with great lifestyle options

• Tailored wellness programmes

How to apply

To view the position description and/or apply for the role (by submitting your cover letter and CV), please click “APPLY NOW.”  For tracking and reporting purposes, all applications must be submitted through our online career portal.

For further information about the position please contact:

Lindy Chivell on +64(0)63508828 or lindy.chivell@midcentraldhb.govt.nz

Also visit our career site:  Careers at Te Whatu Ora MidCentral (mdhb.health.nz)

We strive to be a place where people love to work and learn. We aim to develop a diverse team that reflects the communities that we serve, and we welcome people of all ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, religious and political beliefs, socio-economic situations and accessibility needs.

MidCentral actively seeks Māori into our workforce to reflect the community we serve.

Some positions are defined as a Core Children's worker under the Children's Act and require full safety checks completed before employment commences.