Anaesthesia Registrars (2025 RMO Training Year)

About the Company Palmerston North Regional Hospital is the leading healthcare facility in the MidCentral Region of New Zealand. We pride ourselves on offering exceptional care through our dedicated Intensive Care Unit, Coronary Care Unit, and Regional Cancer Treatment Service. Additionally, we operate one of the largest trauma centers in the country, providing specialized care and emergency treatment to the communities we serve. Our region spans the Manawatu, Horowhenua, and Otaki districts on the western coast to the Tararua district on the eastern coast. With a bed capacity of over 380, we provide secondary care to an urban population of 81,000 and a broader catchment area exceeding 200,000. As a teaching hospital affiliated with New Zealand medical schools, we blend outstanding healthcare practice with modern education and research, making MidCentral an excellent place to advance your professional career in a supportive environment. The MidCentral region offers an ideal lifestyle with striking scenery, numerous hiking and biking tracks, beaches, ski fields, and wineries nearby, along with access to excellent schools and tertiary institutions. It is the perfect blend of rural and urban living. About the Role We are seeking Anaesthesia Registrars for the 2025 RMO Training Year, starting on 28 July 2025. This role is part of the RMO Annual Recruitment Cycle for 2025, and current vacancies are being advertised separately. The successful candidate will find a conducive environment for developing confidence and independence in general anaesthetic practice while acquiring new skills. As a teaching hospital, we offer specialist services in Upper GI, ENT, urology, and oncology, presenting a range of complex surgeries alongside a diverse obstetric and paediatric caseload. Our facilities include nine theatres, two procedure rooms, and a cardiac lab. The Team Our department is diverse and supportive, fostering a collegial atmosphere with regular social events. We have 24 full-time Consultant Anaesthetists, including specialists in difficult airway management who utilize innovative techniques such as Jet ventilation and THRIVE. Regional anaesthesia is actively encouraged, with most anaesthetists proficient in ultrasound-guided nerve blocks. We also conduct regular CPEX and multidisciplinary high-risk peri-operative clinics for consultants experienced in assessing and optimizing higher-risk patients and procedures. Currently, there are nine Anaesthetic Registrars working on a shift roster. We highly value the contributions of our registrars and strive to provide an environment and caseload that maximizes their development. Our support structure for preparing for the FANZCA examinations, along with general pastoral care, reflects positively in our college exam pass rate within Australasia. MidCentral is part of a training rotation that includes Wellington, Hutt, Nelson/Marlborough, Whanganui, and Hawkes Bay. Requirements Our ideal candidate will possess: - Registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand or eligibility for general or provisional general registration. - Completion of PGY2 year or equivalent. - Previous experience in independent basic anaesthesia. - A dynamic and adaptable approach to work. Benefits We offer an encouraging learning environment that fosters professional growth, alongside a supportive culture and team setting. The role provides fulfilling and challenging work with great lifestyle options and tailored wellness programs. How to Apply If you are interested in this opportunity, please click "APPLY NOW." For further information regarding this role, feel free to reach out to: Dr. Sathish Shanmuganathan - Anaesthetist Lindy Chivell - RMO Recruiter For more details about joining MidCentral, visit our careers site for information about Palmerston North Hospital and the Manawatu region. Pre-Employment Checks To ensure the safety of our patients and staff, all appointments are subject to pre-employment checks, including an Occupational Health Assessment. Some positions are classified as Core Children's workers under the Children's Act and require full safety checks, including Police Vetting. At MidCentral, we are committed to creating a workplace where individuals thrive and where diversity reflects the communities we serve. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, including different ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, religious and political beliefs, socio-economic situations, and accessibility needs. We actively seek to incorporate Māori into our workforce to better reflect our community.