Job Description
Job type
Permanent
Full-time
Shift and schedule
Monday to Friday
Full job description
General Surgery House Officer
Southland Hospital
Permanent Full Time
Join us as we change the future of healthcare in Southern NZ
Excellent support and opportunities for development through a high level of SMO contact and supervision
Close to some of New Zealand most famous national parks and ski field
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.
About the Role
This role has been specially designed to provide House Officers who are interested in a career in general surgery with a dedicated commitment to the general surgery pathway through to Senior House Officer and possibly Registrar.
The run is 12 months in length. The House Officer will be in ED seeing general surgery patients, working on the ward, and will help in SMO clinics when free. The role is Monday to Friday 0800 – 1600 hours and is categorised as a D Band. You'll be part of a dedicated team providing comprehensive elective general surgery services, as well as 24-hour general surgery care.
The scope of your work will be varied and will include exposure to a range of subspecialties including:
Breast and Endocrine
Colorectal
Upper GI
Minors
This role belongs to the New Zealand Resident Doctors' Association and Te Whatu Ora (Health New Zealand) Collective Agreement and Specialty Trainees of New Zealand (STONZ) and Te Whatu Ora (Health New Zealand) Collective Agreement
About the Location
The main cities and towns in the Southern District include Dunedin, Invercargill, Queenstown, and Wānaka. Southern is world famous for its picturesque mountains, fiords, glaciers, coastlines, and lakes that are often depicted on postcards and movies. But that's not all - it's also adventure-central with a great cultural and foodie scene. You can set your sights on Southern where you can truly have it all-advancing your career whilst living your best life amidst some of the most stunning scenery New Zealand has to offer.
For more information on living and working in Southland click here
About you
Our ideal candidate will have:
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 MCNZ
We are interested in hearing from RMOs with a minimum of 1 year post qualification experience and ideally an RMO who wants a career in General Surgery.
It is requirement of the Medical Council of New Zealand 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
Working at Health New Zealand
Health NZ | 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. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.
All applications must include:
Cover Letter for Health New Zealand Southern
An up-to-date CV (Medical work history in chronological order, starting from completion of your primary medical qualification and include locum work and any gaps of 3 months or more)
How to Apply
To apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Deborah McDonald deb.mconald@tewhatuora.govt.nz
Permanent
Full-time
Shift and schedule
Monday to Friday
Full job description
General Surgery House Officer
Southland Hospital
Permanent Full Time
Join us as we change the future of healthcare in Southern NZ
Excellent support and opportunities for development through a high level of SMO contact and supervision
Close to some of New Zealand most famous national parks and ski field
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.
About the Role
This role has been specially designed to provide House Officers who are interested in a career in general surgery with a dedicated commitment to the general surgery pathway through to Senior House Officer and possibly Registrar.
The run is 12 months in length. The House Officer will be in ED seeing general surgery patients, working on the ward, and will help in SMO clinics when free. The role is Monday to Friday 0800 – 1600 hours and is categorised as a D Band. You'll be part of a dedicated team providing comprehensive elective general surgery services, as well as 24-hour general surgery care.
The scope of your work will be varied and will include exposure to a range of subspecialties including:
Breast and Endocrine
Colorectal
Upper GI
Minors
This role belongs to the New Zealand Resident Doctors' Association and Te Whatu Ora (Health New Zealand) Collective Agreement and Specialty Trainees of New Zealand (STONZ) and Te Whatu Ora (Health New Zealand) Collective Agreement
About the Location
The main cities and towns in the Southern District include Dunedin, Invercargill, Queenstown, and Wānaka. Southern is world famous for its picturesque mountains, fiords, glaciers, coastlines, and lakes that are often depicted on postcards and movies. But that's not all - it's also adventure-central with a great cultural and foodie scene. You can set your sights on Southern where you can truly have it all-advancing your career whilst living your best life amidst some of the most stunning scenery New Zealand has to offer.
For more information on living and working in Southland click here
About you
Our ideal candidate will have:
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 MCNZ
We are interested in hearing from RMOs with a minimum of 1 year post qualification experience and ideally an RMO who wants a career in General Surgery.
It is requirement of the Medical Council of New Zealand 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
Working at Health New Zealand
Health NZ | 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. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.
All applications must include:
Cover Letter for Health New Zealand Southern
An up-to-date CV (Medical work history in chronological order, starting from completion of your primary medical qualification and include locum work and any gaps of 3 months or more)
How to Apply
To apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Deborah McDonald deb.mconald@tewhatuora.govt.nz
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