Medical Registrar - Geriatric

About the Company Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora - Northland District is committed to making a positive impact on healthcare in our community. We strive to create an environment where every day presents opportunities for our staff to enhance their skills and deliver exceptional care to our patients. Our focus is on achieving the best health outcomes while supporting a healthy work-life balance for our team members. About the Role We are currently seeking a Medical Registrar trainee, either advanced or basic, to join our accredited physician training programme at Whangarei Hospital for the 2026 training year starting in February 2026. Our program offers six months of advanced training in Geriatric Medicine and twelve months of advanced training in General Medicine, along with two years of basic medical training. The Department of Health of Older People at Whangarei Hospital provides a broad range of services, including acute care for the elderly, inpatient rehabilitation, stroke rehabilitation, and outpatient and community services. Our department is staffed by five consultant geriatricians, two other registrars, and three house officers. As a Medical Registrar, your responsibilities will include focusing on inpatient rehabilitation, orthogeriatrics, and perioperative geriatric assessments. You will have the opportunity to gain experience in outpatient clinics, which cover areas such as movement disorders, dementia, and falls. Additionally, you will participate in the acute medicine on-call roster, with opportunities to expand your experience in various specialties, including Acute Medicine, Cardiology, Nephrology, Oncology, Respiratory, and Gastroenterology. Working closely with your Consultant, you will develop your skills and knowledge, learning about initial assessment and management, including selection for thrombolysis and clot retrieval. You will also attend a neurology clinic weekly. We are committed to providing close supervision for trainees in inpatient, community, and outpatient settings, alongside a strong focus on teaching. You will have the chance to mentor medical students from Auckland University, which will help you enhance your own teaching skills through an active clinical training programme that includes didactic sessions, interactive teaching, journal club, and videoconferencing of RACP lectures. There is also an opportunity to participate in the Northern Regional Geriatric Medicine Journal Club in Auckland. About the Location Whangarei Hospital is the largest hospital in Northland, providing secondary care services for the region, which is supported by three regional hospitals. Northland encompasses an area of 12,600 square kilometers and has a population of approximately 201,000. The region is well-known for its stunning beaches and relaxed outdoor lifestyle, and we encourage you to explore what Northland has to offer by visiting the official tourism websites. Working at Health New Zealand At Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora, we are dedicated to providing excellent healthcare for all New Zealanders. We value a diverse and inclusive workforce, which enables us to better understand and serve our community. We invite applications from individuals representing our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities. How to Apply If you are interested in this opportunity, please click "apply now." All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal by June 9, 2025. If you have any questions regarding the role, please contact the RMO Unit via email. We will review applications as they are received and may proceed with the recruitment process before the closing date of this advertisement. Vacancy Number: GRR2026