Psychiatry House Officers / Senior House Officers
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.
The Opportunity
Psychiatry experience with opportunities for training. A role where you will assess mental and physical states of patients, provide preliminary diagnoses and treatments, and contribute to the development of comprehensive mental health services across facilities whilst collaborating closely with a psychiatrist. A total of 9 RMOs share the afterhours.
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.Keen interest in psychiatry.Empathy and sensitivity to support patients and families.Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team.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.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.
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