- Nau mai, haere mai ki Te Whatu Ora Taranaki
- Taranaki Whanui He Rohe Oranga – Taranaki Together, A Healthy Community
- Department of Anaesthesia and Critical Care at Health New Zealand – Te Whatu Ora Taranaki
Te Kaupapa – Mission
Improving, promoting, protecting and caring for the health and wellbeing of the people of Taranaki.
We are looking for people that share our vision by providing the best care for our people and our community. We have a responsibility to see the whole picture, the whole community, in terms of health and to support everyone working in Taranaki to do the best job they can in a world of constant change.
Taranaki – A place like no other
Taranaki boasts some of New Zealand’s most iconic natural landscapes like Mt Taranaki and many adventure activities. The rugged and wild coastline is home to more than 12 world-class surf breaks. Taranaki is a place where you can ski and surf in the same day. For a more relaxing experience, there are many walks (bush, coastal or mountain) as well as art trails, festivals and award-winning museums and galleries and a thriving café culture. Click here to read more information about Taranaki.
For further information on our international recruitment and what we offer Click here and find out how to make a difference somewhere different.
E pā ana ki a tatou – About us
At Te Whatu Ora Taranaki we are committed to recognising the value our people bring to our organisation within a supportive team of healthcare professionals that provide comprehensive care to our patients.
We believe having workforce that is diverse and inclusive, we are a pro-equity Health Organisation and this means that we will be better positioned to understand and serve our community.
When you choose to work with us, we will offer you the following:
- A comprehensive orientation and induction to our organisation and your department
- Access to clinical training and education
- Up to date facilities, Have a look at
- Project Maunga – our New Facilities currently under construction check this out on our website www.tdhb.org/maunga.shtml
- Opportunities to participate on local project and regional collaboration teams
- Professional development
Kōrero mō te tūranga – About the role
We are welcoming applications for a Specialist Anaesthetist (SMO) to join the Department of Anaesthesia and Critical Care at Health New Zealand – Te Whatu Ora Taranaki. Our team currently comprises of 27 specialist anaesthetists, 1 fellow and 7 registrars.
The department supports a range of clinical services including anaesthesia, peri-operative and pain medicine, and intensive care. The Department has a strong commitment to excellence in clinical, education, quality, and research activities, and has a significant interest in development of processes of care.
Please click here to view the job description.
Moū – About you
We are looking for someone that:
- has a positive, enthusiastic, team-orientated personality with a strong interest in innovation and development of services and models of care
- is patient-focused in the provision of high quality clinical care
- will facilitate and promote a co-operative, multi-disciplinary team approach to all aspects of the service
- will contribute to and value teaching/training at undergraduate and postgraduate levels
- will be actively involved in and supportive of research activities within the department
- maximises the efficient use of Te Whatu Ora Taranaki Health resources, to provide optimum care to all patients
- contributes to audit and other departmental maintenance of standards processes
- exhibits behaviours that demonstrate respect for colleagues and facilitate good communication within the department and with other departments
- participates in the afterhours on-call roster.
Do you share in our vision, our values and will ensure our patients feel supported and cared for throughout their journey with us?
Ma tini, ma mano, ka rapa te whai
By joining together, we will succeed
Working at Health New Zealand
Health New Zealand – Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.
How to apply
To apply please click apply now. All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal. Applications will remain open until the position is filled. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Janette Thompson (Recruitment Talent Advisor) or Peter Marko (Clinical Director) Janette.Thompson@tewhatuora.govt.nz or peter.marko@tdhb.org.nz
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.
