Paediatric House Officer/ Senior House Officer Start date from 13 January 2025 About us Palmerston North Regional Hospital is the premier healthcare institution in the MidCentral Region. With a dedicated Intensive Care Unit, Coronary Care Unit, and Regional Cancer Treatment Service, as well as one of the largest trauma centres nationwide, Palmerston North Hospital provides industry leading specialised care and emergency treatment to the MidCentral region. Our region includes Manawatu, Horowhenua, and Otaki districts on the western coast to the Tararua district on the eastern coast. With a capacity of over 380 beds, we provide secondary care to an urban population of 81,000 and over 200,000 in the catchment area. As a teaching hospital affiliated with New Zealand medical schools, we unite exceptional healthcare practice with modern education and research. MidCentral is an excellent place to begin or continue your professional career in an engaging and supportive environment. MidCentral region is ideally situated for all lifestyles – Striking scenery with multiple hiking tracks & biking tracks with beaches, ski fields and wineries close by excellent schools and tertiary institutions. The perfect blend of rural and city living. The Opportunity Palmerston North Hospital is offering a 3, 6 or 12 months run in Paediatrics and actively promotes strong candidates to registrar positions. MidCentral District provides an excellent grounding for House Officers and Registrars looking to grow and develop their skills. There is a 14-bed neonatal unit which caters for babies from 28 weeks or 1000gms. The Children's Ward sees a wide range of admission. Registrars participate in a range of ward, neonatal and clinic work. Tertiary support is available from Starship and includes outpatient clinics from visiting SMOs from Starship. Benefits
An encouraging learning environment where you will continue to grow.
A professional and supportive culture and team setting.
Fulfilling and challenging work with great lifestyle options
Tailored wellness programmes
About you Our ideal candidate will have:
Registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand or be eligible for general or provisional general registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand. You can check your eligibility for registration by visiting the Council's website at www.mcnz.org.nz.
Completed PGY1 or equivalent and be in the second six months of y our PGY2 year.
How to apply Click "APPLY NOW." For further information about this role please reach out to: Lindy Chivell - RMO Recruiter Pre-Employment checks In the interests of protecting our people and our patients, all appointments will be subject to:
Occupational Health Assessment
Selected positions are defined as a Core Children's worker under the Children's Act and require full safety checks completed before employment commences. (Police Vetting)
We strive to be a place where people love to work and learn. We aim to develop a diverse team that reflects the communities that we serve, and we welcome people of all ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, religious and political beliefs, socio-economic situations, and accessibility needs. MidCentral actively seeks Maori into our workforce to reflect the community we serve.
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