Registrar Rural Hospital Medicine

About the Company Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is committed to establishing a health system that serves all New Zealanders, grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi. We strive to provide excellent healthcare and value diversity within our workforce, enabling us to better understand and serve our community. About the Role We are looking to appoint a Rural Hospital Medicine Registrar for a fixed term from May to August 2025. This position will involve covering our Emergency Department and Inpatient Ward at Hawera Hospital. The role has been accredited as a training position for specialist qualification by the RNZCGP. The duration of this position is three months, and the areas covered will include the Hawera Inpatient Ward and the Hawera Emergency Department. Duties As a Registrar, you will be responsible to your supervising consultant for the daily clinical management of inpatients. This includes the admission and clerking of acute cases, participation in ward rounds, and routine ward work. You will also instigate treatments and manage patients in the Emergency Department under the direction or supervision of the Consultant or Medical Officer of Special Scale (MOSS). You will be a vital member of our interdisciplinary team in both inpatient and outpatient settings. After hours, you will report to the supervising ED Consultant or MOSS on duty. Additionally, you will assist in audit preparation and execution and undertake research as agreed with the Clinical Lead. Hours and Salary The average weekly hours for this position range from 45 to 49.9 hours. The salary band for this role is classified as Category C. About the Team/Service/Location Our team consists of one Rural Hospital Consultant on duty each day, along with one Rural Hospital Registrar or Rural Hospital Medicine House Officer (minimum PGY 2) in either the inpatient ward or the Emergency Department. A Consultant or MOSS is available in the Hawera Emergency Department around the clock. For more information on living and working in Taranaki, please visit our website. About You We are looking for candidates who are PGY3 or equivalent with MCNZ registration. If you enjoy working in a small, collegial team and share our vision and values, we would love to hear from you. You will play a key role in ensuring our patients feel supported and cared for throughout their journey with us. Working at Health New Zealand At Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora, we are dedicated to providing excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace diversity and inclusion, welcoming applications from our Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities. How to Apply To apply for this position, please click 'apply now.' All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal by Sunday, June 29, 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Abbey Osborne, Resident Medical Officer Support Unit Manager, via email at Abbey.Osborne@tdhb.org.nz. We will review applications as they are received and may proceed with the recruitment process before the closing date of this advertisement.