Psychiatry House Officers/Senior House OfficersStart date: From 13 January 2025About usPalmerston 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 and biking tracks, beaches, ski fields, and wineries close by, as well as excellent schools and tertiary institutions.The OpportunityPsychiatry experience with opportunities for training.A role where you will assess the mental and physical states of patients, provide preliminary diagnoses and treatments, and contribute to the development of comprehensive mental health services across facilities while collaborating closely with a psychiatrist.A total of 9 RMOs share the after-hours.Construction of a new purpose-built facility commenced in February 2023. The new unit will have 28 beds plus 2 rooms for those needing a short-term stay, with provisions for 4-8 beds to be added at a later stage.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 youOur 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.A keen interest in psychiatry.Empathy and sensitivity to support patients and families.The ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team.How to applyClick "APPLY NOW."For further information about this role, please reach out to:In the interests of protecting our people and our patients, all appointments will be subject to:Occupational Health Assessment.Some 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.Employer: Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Te Pae Hauora o Ruahine o Tararua MidCentral.Note: You may be redirected to the employer's careers website.
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