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 1.0FTE (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.
A matou ropu (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 is where healthcare meets adventure, with sailing and mountain biking being two of the most renowned of the many easily accessible outdoor activities.
The region offers endless opportunities for skilling, water sports, and walking/hiking.
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.
Etahi atu mohiohio (More Information) Nga huanga o tenei 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.
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.
Nga mohiohio e pa ana ki tenei 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 roster to support other departments including: 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.
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 totika?
(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 key 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 pehea ahau e tono ai?
(How do I apply?)
For general enquiries please contact our recruitment team on or +64 3 539 5777.
For role specific information please contact: - Gillian Champion - Service Manager Peri-operative or - Dr Dave Sandford - Head of Department- Anaesthesia To apply please follow the link to complete our online application form 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).
W24-077 Applications close: Open until filled.
Nelson Marlborough strongly endorses Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
We believe that to achieve equity in health outcomes for Maori we need a workforce reflective of the population it serves.
We strongly encourage applications from candidates who identify as Maori and we recruit for cultural competence.
He waka eke noa.
We are all in this together.
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