Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand (Nelson Marlborough) formerly NMDHB

• Nelson Hospital

Ngā mōhiohio e pā ana ki tēnei mahi (About this position) 

The General Medical Team of Nelson Hospital is pleased to invite applications for a permanent, fulltime Registrar post in General Medicine, working 80 hours per fortnight.

The Emergency Department provides the front door for all admissions and is a key relationship.  Clinical Services are fully supported by processes from Laboratory, Radiology and Speciality Surgical Services.  The on-call acute general medical registrar works in close association with the Emergency Department to manage patients referred either directly to Medicine from community settings or via the Emergency Department team.

The General Medical Department runs an active educational program within which the registrars are routinely engaged.

The working hours are 8.00am to 4.00pm daily with long days 4.00pm to 10.00pm. Night shifts will be 10.00pm to 8.00am. Weekends (Saturday and Sunday) are 8.00am to 10.00pm. 

Ko wai he kaitono tōtika? (Who is an appropriate applicant?)

All applicants must hold valid registration or be eligible for registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand (MCNZ). 

Te Whatu Ora staff must have completed their primary course of two NZ approved COVID-19 vaccinations as they have direct contact with patients and members of the public.

Ā mātou rōpū (About our team)
Our Nelson General Medical Team provides outstanding clinical experience in undifferentiated Acute Adult Medicine with excellent support from the Cardiology Team.  Our team of General Physicians are dual specialists with sub-specialty interests including Endocrinology/Diabetes, Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Oncology and Haematology, Renal medicine and Intensive Care, Respiratory medicine, Rheumatology and Neurology.  These specialty practices are predominantly outpatient service based with support provided to the General Medical Admitting Team for inpatient sub-specialty advice and care.  All registrars are expected to participate in out-patient clinics with their allocated supervising specialist.  This allocation can accommodate specific clinical interests of trainees on request.

Te Whatu Ora (Nelson Marlborough) is the main health provider for the Te Tau Ihu, the top of the south. With nearly 3,000 employees, we are Nelson and Marlborough - s largest employer, which means the opportunities here are endless. Our main locations are Nelson and Wairau Hospitals but we are spread across the region and service all parts of the community. Our work can be challenging, but we are up for it. We have a great team and we work hard to make a difference. We value integrity, innovation, respect and teamwork.

Ētahi atu mōhiohio (More Information)

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC34XErxkHJ5YAn59o6SrhnA

Ngā huanga o tēnei mahi (The benefits of this position) 

You will enjoy being part of a team with a - one team, one dream - ethos. You will feel included, consulted and supported. We work hard, we do a fantastic job and we enjoy doing it. Most importantly we achieve more by doing it together!

Nelson is one of New Zealand - s top lifestyle destinations and offers an amazing variety of leisure pursuits, beaches, rivers and national parks with great opportunities for outdoor activities such as kayaking, mountain biking, tramping, skiing, golf, sailing, as well as abundant sunshine and outstanding scenery. For more information on the Nelson/Tasman region visit https://www.nelsontasman.nz/

Me pēhea ahau e tono ai? (How do I apply?)

Apply now, it - s easy. Please fill in our online application form. https://nmdhb.careercentre.net.nz

For general enquiries please contact Loretta Matheson, RMO Team Leader by email Loretta.Matheson@nmdhb.govt.nz or phone 027 246 0080.

Ref: RMO23-003 

Applications close: Friday, 9 June 2023.  Applications will be reviewed as they are received, so we encourage you to apply early.

Te Whatu Ora Nelson Marlborough strongly endorses Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

We believe that to achieve equity in health outcomes for Māori we need a workforce reflective of the population it serves. We strongly encourage applications from candidates who identify as Māori and we recruit for cultural competence.  

He waka eke noa. We are all in this together.