House Officer - PGY2+

House Officer – PGY2+

Southland Hospital

Start Date: January 2025 (or earlier by mutual agreement)

Salary Band $76,000 - $159,620 + Kiwisaver

• Join us as we change the future of healthcare in Southern NZ
• Close knit team with unrivalled opportunities to experience varied presentations
• Close to some of New Zealand most famous national parks and ski fields 

Mō te tūranga | About the role

• Working in a close-knit team, you will have excellent access to your Registrar & Consultant, and unrivalled opportunities to experience many of the varied presentations to the hospital. 
• You will be exposed to a number of medical situations that will equip you well for future training Registrar roles.   
• Working in a hospital small enough to give you hands-on specialist-led experience, yet big enough to learn through an internationally renowned research partnership, your career opportunities are limitless.
• 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
• Consultants work alongside our Registrars and House Officers to provide patient-focused care and high-quality teaching.

• We offer a clinically challenging and busy yet supportive environment for you to thrive.

We’re looking for Doctors who want to level up, grow their areas of interest, and work with specialists who know their name.   Working in a variety of runs across specialties such as General Medicine, General Surgery, Orthopaedics, ED, Psychiatry, Paediatrics and O&G, House Officers have excellent opportunities to flourish while being able to visit the many wonderful places living in the South has to offer.  With a daily commute of less than 10 minutes and access to free – yes free – parking, the opportunities for a better work life balance are endless.

 Mōu 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 at www.mcnz.org.nz
• A minimum of 1 year post qualification experience

It is requirement of the Medical Council of New Zealand 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 MCNZ website re 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 range of retail discounts
• Free parking when on duty
• Access to staff holiday homes in Fiordland and Central Otago

Mō mātou | About us

Health NZ | 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 whānui |Salary range

This role is covered by the terms and conditions of New Zealand Resident Doctors’ Association & 20 DHB Multi Employer Collective 17 June 2024 – 31 July 2026 (NZRDA SECA) and Specialty Trainees of New Zealand and 20 District Health Boards Multi Employer Collective Agreement 14 February 2024 – 28 February 2026 (the STONZ SECA) and the salary will fall between $76,000 - $159,620 dependant on relevant experience.

Tono ināianei | Apply now

We only accept online applications. Please apply via our website: https://careers.southernhealth.nz/

For further information please email rmo.recruitment@southernddhb.govt.nz

Pre-Employment checks

In the interests of protecting our people and our patients, all appointments will be subject to:

• Occupational Health Assessment
• Police Vetting