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Ehara taku toa i te toa takitahi. Engari, he toa takitini.

Success is not the work of one, but the work of many.

Fixed-term or permanent, full-time or part-time

Up to 80 hours per fortnight (1.0 FTE)

Hawke’s Bay Fallen Soldiers Memorial Hospital is searching for consultant anaesthetists to join our cohesive, friendly and supportive team. These are great opportunities to enjoy work and an enviable lifestyle in the wonderful Hawke’s Bay.

The successful candidates would join a team of around 30 anaesthetic SMOs and 11 anaesthesia trainees to enhance the Anaesthetic Department according to their training and experience, and would also participate in the out-of-hours service. We have a collegial work environment with a range of surgical and medical specialties serving a diverse patient population. We are committed to ongoing education and improvement of our service and actively support junior staff and interdisciplinary team education. The Department is approved by ANZCA for two years of vocational training in anaesthesia.

Hawke’s Bay Fallen Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital is situated in Hastings on the east coast of the North Island of New Zealand. It is a large, secondary level, 400-bed accredited public facility providing acute and elective care for a region of over 176,000 people. The work of the Department is varied and often challenging.

Hawke’s Bay has experienced significant population growth and demographic changes over the last ten years. A wide range of surgical, medical, oncology and radiological services are offered and we have outgrown many of our facilities and now require considerable expansion. The next few years should be quite exciting! In addition, the private health care sector in Hawke’s Bay is expanding rapidly, there are the opportunities for many health professionals to broaden their practice. Both Royston and Kaweka private hospitals are close proximity to Hawke’s Bay Fallen Soldier’s Memorial Hospital.

The successful applicants will possess either FANZCA or an equivalent qualification that would lead to specialist registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand and have an ongoing commitment to providing a top-quality service to our community.

We have no doubt that you would love everything Hawke’s Bay has to offer: the stunning climate and beaches; the wide range of sporting and leisure opportunities; the art, wine, food and culture; and an environment and work/life balance that are second to none. See the Hawke’s Bay Region’s website for some facts and photographs.

For further information about the positions please contact:

Dr Allanah Scott HOD Anaesthetics Hawke’s Bay Fallen Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital Ph +64 878 8109 ext. 4514 Email: allanah.scott@hawkesbaydhb.govt.nz

To review the position profile click HERE

Te Whatu Ora – Health New Zealand, Te Matau a Maui, Hawke’s Bay in general encourages a workforce that is innovative, eager to learn and enhance their skills and is passionate about caring for our community. As part of our team we will support, encourage and help you to develop your career with us.

We are committed to delivering and living our Te Whatu Ora values of He kauanuanu – Respect, Ākina – Improvement, Rāranga te tira- Teamwork and Tauwhiro – Care. You should be someone who has similar personal values.

We are proud of our team’s diversity. We know the strength of a diverse and inclusive workforce helps us achieve the best outcomes for our patients and the communities in which we operate and serve.

Applications close on Saturday, 27 April 2024.

Anaesthetist – Permanent, full-time

Specialist Anaesthetist – Wairau Hospital

Health New Zealand – Te Whatu ora, Nelson Marlborough seeks an experienced Specialist Anaesthetist to join the Anaesthesia team in Blenheim.

• Permanent, full-time 1.0 FTE (80 hours a fortnight)
• 1:8 after hours on-call roster
• Be part of a supportive multidisciplinary team
• Join a team of talented individuals who work together to make a positive difference

Ā mātou rōpū (About our team)

The Nelson Marlborough region, located at the summit of the South Island in Aotearoa, New Zealand, is spectacular. It boasts a pleasing climate and some of the maximum annual sunlight hours. It is a great place to live for both work and leisure. Blenheim offers all the luxuries and attractions one would desire, especially with the Marlborough Sounds and National Parks nearby.

Blenheim is where healthcare meets adventure, sailing and mountain biking are two of the most renowned of the many easily accessible outdoor activities and pleasure. The region offers endless opportunities for skilling, water sports, and walking/hiking. It also has a reputation for its award-winning wines, fine art, local theatre, conventional centre, and peaceful approach to life. Visit this page to uncover more about how to strike a better work-life balance in Blenheim https://marlboroughnz.com/live-work/

Nelson Marlborough is looking for a Specialist Anaesthetist to join our team. You will join a team of seven experienced and supportive SMO colleagues. You will be working within a secondary care setting participating in the anaesthetic roster, covering: planned care and acute theatre sessions, anaesthesia after-hours on call support, anaesthetic pre-assessment clinics and working as the duty anaesthetist. In this role, you will provide support to other departments including: obstetrics and gynaecology, paediatrics, general surgery, orthopaedics, urology, ENT, ophthalmology and Dental. Our department also provides anaesthesia for visiting subspecialty surgeons in paediatric surgery.

Health New Zealand, Nelson Marlborough has approximately 3000 employees, providing health services in the Nelson, Tasman, and Marlborough regions, serving almost 150,000 people. Our vision is for all people to live well, get well, and stay well, and our mission is to work with the people of our community to promote, encourage, and enable their health, well-being, and independence. Respect, innovation, teamwork, and integrity represent our fundamental values.

Ētahi atu mōhiohio (More information)

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

The salary for this position is based on the current Senior Medical and Dental Officer collective agreement dependent on skills, experience, and vocational registration in NZ. SECA – ASMS

In addition to your salary, you will:

• receive an annual allowance to cover your continued medical education expenses (including associated travel and accommodation costs) as well as paid time off to attend events including international conferences
• have access to an employer matched Superannuation contribution of up to 6% of annual earnings
• be reimbursed for competitive relocation, accommodation, and car rental expenses (conditions apply).

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

The successful candidates will:

• deliver quality services to improve the health of the population in the Marlborough region
• participate in the 1:8 Anaesthetics on-call after hour’s roster to support other departments including: the emergency department, medical, obstetrics (including epidurals), and paediatric patients requiring anaesthetic support
• undertake daytime acute and elective theatres, pre-anaesthetic check clinics, duty, and acute anaesthetist responsibilities When rostered to elective theatres you will work with multidisciplinary team including General Surgery, Orthopaedic, Gynaecology, Obstetrics, Ophthalmology, ENT, Dental, and Urology specialities
• supervise and participate in teaching junior medical workforce on ED or medical rotations
• enjoy working and living in one of New Zealand’s most sought-after regions.

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

The ideal applicants will:

• bring your Anaesthesia expertise to an acute secondary care hospital and contribute to critical care to the patients in the Marlborough region
• hold Fellowship of the Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists (FANZCA), or equivalent
• be eligible for an Annual Practising Certificate and vocational registration of Anaesthesia with the Medical Council of New Zealand
• work with others to promote a cohesive team culture of collaborative practice, openness, humour, and respect across disciplines
• demonstrate commitment to continuing medical education and professional development.

Collegiality and collaboration across all disciplines are keys to providing successful services to our patients and community. Should this be the type of environment in which you will thrive, we would like to hear from you!

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

For general enquiries please contact our recruitment team on SMO.Recruitment@nmdhb.govt.nz or +64 3 539 5777.

For role specific information please contact:- Gillian Champion – Service Manager Peri-operative Gillian.Champion@nmdhb.govt.nz or- Dr Dave Sandford – Head of Department- Anaesthesia david.sandford@nmdhb.govt.nz

To apply please follow the link to complete our online application form https://nmdhb.careercentre.net.nz. Applications via email will not be considered.

Whilst it is no longer mandatory, for the health and safety of staff and patients, employees in this role are expected to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 (primary course plus booster).

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Applications open until filled

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.

DEPARTMENT OF SURGERY AND CRITICAL CARE
UNIVERSITY OF OTAGO, CHRISTCHURCH
and
TE WHATU ORA WAITAHA CANTERBURY

The University of Otago, Christchurch, in association with Te Whatu Ora/Health New Zealand – Waitaha Canterbury, seeks to appoint a Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor of Anaesthesia. This position provides an excellent opportunity for a clinical academic to establish themselves in one of the leading medical schools in Australasia.

The appointee will provide leadership in teaching and research in the field of Anaesthesia while supporting an effective and efficient care for anaesthesia patients in the Canterbury region. There are opportunities for wide collaboration with researchers in the University’s well regarded medical and biomedical science departments.

In addition to holding the position of Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor of Anaesthesia at the University of Otago, the appointee will concurrently hold a position as Consultant Anaesthetist with Te Whatu Ora/Health New Zealand – Waitaha Canterbury. This is a joint University/Hospital position and will be held as a single contract with the University. The two separate roles equal the equivalent of one full-time position.

Academic Component – 0.5 FTE

The successful applicant will be based in the Department of Surgery and Critical Care, University of Otago, Christchurch and appointed to the position of Senior Lecturer or Associate Professor, based on academic achievement, skills and experience. The appointee will have academic qualifications and prior experience in teaching and research, and will be responsible for teaching at both the undergraduate and postgraduate levels. There will be significant opportunities for clinically-based research along with generous support for research.

Clinical Component – 0.5 FTE

The Christchurch Hospital is a major acute teaching hospital with 650 beds delivering secondary and tertiary level services, the hospital provides approximately 190,000 total patient days per annum. The hospital also undertakes approximately 9,000 inpatient surgical procedures including cardiac surgery, and 2,000-day surgery physical rehabilitation and surgical services. The successful applicant will participate in a shared roster and an after-hours on-call roster; clinical duties and patient care will form 50% of weekly duties. Alongside an enthusiastic group of colleagues, the appointee will provide support for the anaesthesia patients. Additional payment is made for clinical duties outside of regular hours, in negotiation with the Te Whatu Ora Waitaha Canterbury.

The successful candidate will have the Australian New Zealand College of Anaesthetists (FANZCA) or equivalent qualification and be eligible for vocational registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand. A postgraduate academic qualification and experience in research and teaching are essential.

Further details

Collaboration and collegiality are important values in the Department and we seek a colleague who will both enjoy and enhance our cooperative work environment. We are committed to equity and we value the benefits that diversity brings to our work and our community.

Application

To submit your application please click on the apply button. Applications quoting reference number 2400464 will close on Sunday 5 May 2024.

APPLICATION INFORMATION

To view all current vacancies and to apply online go to: www.otago.ac.nz/jobs Equal opportunity in employment is University policy. E tautoko ana Te Whare Wananga o Otago i te kaupapa whakaorite whiwhinga mahi.