Dunedin Hospital

Salary band $120,475 - $203,500 plus Kiwisaver

• Join us as we change the future of healthcare in Southern NZ
• Supportive department in exam preparation and strong link with RACP
• Opportunity to live in a vibrant and scenic city with fantastic outdoor opportunities at your doorstep

Mō te tūranga - About the role:

• Role is split to provide diverse opportunities in both general Paediatrics and Neonatal care, within a busy and supportive service
• Includes both inpatient care in a Children's Unit and outpatient clinics where you'll be exposed to a range of clinical presentations
• Dunedin Hospital has a Level 3 NICU providing care for neonates from 23 weeks gestation, as well as the opportunity to be part of a team involved in neonatal retrievals and transport
• In addition to this there are multiple visiting outpatient clinics from quaternary services (such as Starship cardiology, respiratory and nephrology, along with genetics (Wellington), gastroenterology, neurology, paediatric surgery, and urology (Christchurch)) to optimise learning opportunities and exposure. Registrars are involved in acute assessment of children in both the Paediatric Assessment Unit and Emergency Department settings
• We are a training site for RACP trainees (both advanced and basic) and have very strong link with RACP
• The department is highly supportive of registrars sitting their RACP written and clinical exams. Our department has had high pass rates for trainees sitting both the RACP written and clinical exams
• Very strong links with the University of Otago Medical School

Mōu ake - About you

Our ideal candidate will have the following:

• Registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand or 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 www.mcnz.org.nz
• A minimum of two years post qualification experience and possess a strong interest in Children's Health

It is 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.

Painga - Benefits

Free meals when on duty, access to range of retail discount, Subsidised gym membership and discounted health insurance

Mō mātou - About us

Te Whatu Ora - Southern has the largest geographical coverage of all the New Zealand regions, providing services to 350,000 people in diverse communities. We take pride in all the services we provide, and our aim is to improve, promote and protect the health of our region.

Utu whānui - Salary range

This role is covered by the terms and conditions of New Zealand Resident Doctors' Association & 20 DHB Multi Employer Collective 17 May 2021 - 31 March 2024 (NZRDA MECA) and Specialty Trainees of New Zealand and 20 District Health Boards Multi Employer Collective Agreement 14 December 2021 - 13 December 2023 (the STONZ MECA) and the salary will fall between $120,475 - $203,500dependant on relevant experience.

Rā mōnehu - Closing date: Friday, 9 June 2023.

Tono ināianei - Apply now

We only accept online applications. Please apply via our website: https://careers.southernhealth.nz/

For further information please email rmo.recruitment@southerndhb.govt.nz

If you currently work for Te Whatu Ora- Health New Zealand - Southern , please apply for this role via our internal careers site, found here: Pulse > Applications > Corporate > SuccessFactors

Pre-employment checks

In the interests of protecting our people and our patients, all appointments will be subject to the following:

• Occupational health assessment
• Police vetting/Ministry of Justice safety checks

Covid-19 vaccination

New employees of Te Whatu Ora Southern will need to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19, which includes two doses and a booster dose of an approved vaccine. If you are unable to receive a Covid-19 vaccine or booster for any reason, please indicate this in your cover letter so we can discuss this with you further and establish if you meet any criteria for an exemption.

To apply

We only accept online applications. Please apply via our website: https://careers.southernhealth.nz/