Registrar - Orthopaedics
Southland Hospital
Salary Band $140,741 - $211,100 + Kiwisaver + Carpark
Join us as we change the future of healthcare in Southern NZ
Excellent support and opportunities for development through a high level of SMO contact and supervision
Close to some of New Zealand's most famous national parks and ski fields
Mo te turanga About the role
You'll be part of a dedicated team providing comprehensive elective general orthopaedic services, as well as 24-hour Orthopaedic Trauma and Orthopaedic Emergency care.
You will also have the opportunity to undertake regular outpatient clinics in Queenstown. There are 2 trainees and 4 non-trainee positions as well as a trauma senior house officer.
One year of accredited training at any level for RACS / NZOA trainees. The opportunity to work in a modern facility and provide healthcare to a large geographical area, ensuring your exposure to a wide range of work.
The department has one hour registrar teaching and one hour general orthopaedic update session. We have comprehensive weekly audit and x-ray meetings and discussions, patient case reviews, journal club and practical workshops are part of our regular teaching schedule.
The scope of your work will be varied and will include exposure to a range of subspecialties including:
Diverse and complex trauma from ski and mountain bike fields
Primary and revision joint replacement of the hip, knee and shoulder
Elective and trauma Paediatric surgery, hand surgery as well as general Orthopaedic cover
Mou ake 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.
We are interested in hearing from RMOs with a minimum of two years' post-qualification experience, preferably including at least six months Orthopaedic experience.
It is a requirement of the NZ Medical Council that your qualifications are approved through EPIC. If you have a commitment to working in New Zealand, it is highly recommended that you start this process as soon as possible to allow your subsequent registration to be undertaken in a timely fashion.
For more information, please visit the MCNZ website regarding EPIC Credentialing.
Painga Benefits
24/7 access to the library, weekly teaching and Grand Rounds, journal clubs, regular RMO forums, and exposure to a range of presentations to the hospital, all of which will equip you with a broad skill base to serve you well as you progress in your career
Free meals when on duty
Subsidised gym membership and discounted health insurance
Access to a range of retail discounts
Free parking when on duty
Access to staff holiday homes in Fiordland and Central Otago
Mo matou About us
Te Whatu Ora - Southern has the largest geographical coverage of all the New Zealand regions, providing services to 350,000 people in diverse communities.
We take pride in all the services we provide, and our aim is to improve, promote, and protect the health of our region. We believe that our dedicated and passionate staff are a significant driving force behind the achievement of these standards, and we need more like-minded people to help us continue providing for our community.
Utu whanui Salary range
This role is covered by the terms and conditions of the New Zealand Resident Doctors' Association & 20 DHB Multi Employer Collective 17 May 2021 - 31 March 2024 (NZRDA MECA) and Specialty Trainees of New Zealand and 20 District Health Boards Multi Employer Collective Agreement 14 December 2021 - 13 December 2023 (the STONZ MECA) and the salary will fall between $140,741 - $211,100 dependant on relevant experience.
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