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ICU Registrar, Permanent
Nelson Hospital, Nelson
1.0FTE (80 hours a fortnight)
Permanent full time
Health NZ is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we're building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whanau-centred care, and excellence.
About the role
Nelson Hospital is seeking a dedicated and motivated Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Registrar to join our team from mid Feb 2025. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a supportive and dynamic environment while contributing to the delivery of high-quality critical care services in the stunning region of Nelson.
As an ICU Registrar, you will play a pivotal role in providing critical care to patients within our multidisciplinary team. You will work under the supervision of experienced ICU consultants, collaborating with medical, nursing, and allied health professionals to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
The role is rostered over Monday – Sunday and will require you to work both in and out-hours work. No on-call is required; however, the position includes additional duties.
About the Team/Service/Location
Nelson Hospital's ICU provides comprehensive care for critically ill patients, including medical, surgical, and trauma cases. ICU service has a strong focus on multidisciplinary teamwork and patient-centred care, and onsite access to diagnostic services, including imaging, pathology, and pharmacy support. The multi-disciplinary team consists of intensivists and anaesthetists with an ICU skillset. You will have opportunities for professional development through clinical education, conferences, and research in a supportive and collegial work environment.
About you:
Responsibilities include:
Assessing and managing critically ill patients in the ICU and providing support to other hospital departments.
Participating in daily ward rounds, case discussions, and clinical handovers.
Performing emergency procedures such as intubation, central line insertion, and arterial line placement under supervision.
Providing high-quality care for patients and supporting the hospital's Rapid Response.
Participating in a rotating roster, which includes day, night, and weekend shifts.
Contributing to quality improvement initiatives, research, and audits within the ICU service.
Skills and experience
Eligible for an Annual Practising Certificate and General scope of practice with the Medical Council of New Zealand.
PGY3 or above including exposure to critical care, emergency medicine, or anaesthetics.
Strong clinical decision-making skills and the ability to work effectively in a high-pressure environment.
Excellent communication and teamwork skills and commitment to ongoing professional development.
ACLS certification (or equivalent) is preferred.
Competency with te ao Maori, tikanga, and te reo Maori or a commitment to starting your journey and taking ownership of your learning and growth.
Experience in projects / initiatives which give effect to Te Tiriti principles and frameworks, and the application of Matauranga Maori and Kaupapa Maori approaches, particularly as they apply in healthcare settings.
Working for Health New Zealand
Health NZ is 'the weaving of wellnesses'. We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand. The Equity Work Programme at Health NZ focuses on helping everyone in the health system think about equity when they do their work. It also promotes the cultural change needed for the whole system to reach equity in health outcomes.
Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations.
Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion
We want to see the real you in your application and welcome the real you on board if you come and work with us. Skills are gained across many areas of our life, not just in formal employment. If you can demonstrate the skills listed in the ad, but the experience was gained through whanau life, community or mahi aroha (volunteering) we encourage you to apply and share your story with us in your cover letter.
We particularly welcome applications from our diverse Maori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.
How to apply
To view the position description and/or apply for the role please click "apply now." All applications must be submitted through our online career's portal before 11:59pm on Monday 13 January 2025.
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