Whangarei Hospital - Commencing January 2024

 

Achieving the best health outcomes for Northland communities starts with expecting the best from ourselves. We ensure every member of our team has the opportunity to develop, grow and stay inspired. Here, you can make an impact on your community and on your own professional development – all whilst enjoying a flexible and healthy work-life balance.

 

Te Whatu Ora is committed to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and holds stewardship for equitable health outcomes for Māori as Tāngata Whenua as the highest priority.

 

Start your journey with Te Whatu Ora Te Tai Tokerau - right now we are looking for Psychiatry Registrars to join our team to make a quota of 8 Registrars from January 2024.

 

Northland covers the northern most part of New Zealand, encompassing an area of 12,600 square kilometres and has a population of approximately 194,000.  As a region Northland is renowned for its beautiful beaches and relaxed lifestyle.

 

Whangarei is the largest population centre and Whangarei hospital is the largest hospital in Northland, providing secondary care services for the province, supported by three regional hospitals. This is a secondary base hospital providing a wide range of services including ED, medical specialties, ICU, ENT, O&G, Paediatrics and Psychiatry.

 

Whangarei Hospital is part of the Northern Region Psychiatry Training Programme.

 

Whangarei has had considerable success in providing comprehensive training to Registrars enabling them to gain Fellowship of the RANZCP. The Whangarei psychiatry programme offers runs in acute inpatient psychiatry, community adult psychiatry, Māori mental health, rural psychiatry, child and youth mental health, liaison psychiatry and psychiatry for older adults.

 

There is excellent consultant support and access to regular local teaching and participation in teaching through the Northern Region training scheme.

 

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/

 

Northland is a popular place to work. If you want to grow as a clinician, reinforce skills, or broaden your experience you need to speak with us.

 

For more information about Northland hospitals please visit our website www.northlanddhb.org.nz and to see what the Northland region has to offer, visit Northland's official tourism websites www.northlandnz.com/visit/ or http://www.whangareinz.com/

 

A career with Northland will see you action meaningful change in the region we love, and in your professional development – all whilst enjoying everything the stunning North has to offer. You really can enjoy the best of both.

 

Attractive relocation package for overseas applicants.

 

Please provide three written references upon applying for this position.

 

Reference template for National application is attached.

Reference template for International applications is located at RP6 (mcnz.org.nz)

 

For further information, please email RMO.Unit@northlanddhb.org.nz or visit our website www.northlanddhb.org.nz

 

Our people live our Values:

Tangata I te tuatahi People First - People are central to all we do

Whakaute (tuku mana) Respect - We treat others as they would like to be treated

Manaaki Caring - We nurture those around us, and treat all with dignity and compassion

Whakawhitiwhiti korero Communication - We communicate safely, openly and with respect to promote clear understanding

Taumata teitei (hiranga) Excellence - Our attitude of excellence inspires success, competence, confidence and innovation

 

 

Vacancy No: PSR2024

Closes: 9 June 2023