House Officer Positions Timaru, South Canterbury

If you love the great outdoors and want to kick start your career off in a place where it is all about living, learning, and building a sound portfolio of clinical experience that in many ways can exceed what your colleagues would experience in a larger centre, consider Timaru Hospital. 

Timaru has very few Registrars competing for clinical experience, allowing direct one-to-one interactions with Consultants.  You will get to participate fully in theatre cases assisting alongside the relevant Surgeon.  The surgical runs also include several subspecialties (Pain, Ophthalmology, Dental and ENT).

The training environment supports a wide variety of specialities and there are weekly, protected teaching sessions and Hospital Grand Rounds, along with access to specific courses such as Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).  Plus, you will have the support of a dedicated Senior Doctor.

Other benefits include:

• Ten days of sick leave per year
• 6 weeks annual leave from appointment
• Free meals while on duty over a meal break
• If eligible, a 6% matching employer superannuation contribution

Please note that international applicants are required to have a minimum of 2 years’ clinical experience working in New Zealand, Australia, the United Kingdom or Ireland.

All applicants must be eligible for Provisional General Scope of Registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand.  Self-check if you will be eligible at https://www.mcnz.org.nz/registration

Health New Zealand – Te Whatu Ora South Canterbury is responsible for the delivery of services throughout the region and Timaru Hospital (131 beds) serves a district population of approximately 50,000.  Based in a General Hospital Facility, which has just commenced a significant refurbishment programme, we provide our local community with such critical 24/7 services as ED, ICU/CCU, General, Orthopaedic, ENT Surgery, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Psychiatry, Geriatrics, Oncology, Palliative Care, Internal Medicine, and Paediatrics.

In South Canterbury, Integrity, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect and Excellence are at the heart of everything we do.  We are a proudly diverse team, as we know a diverse and inclusive workforce achieves the best outcomes for our patients and communities.  We are dedicated to building a team that thrives on diversity and inclusion, welcoming individuals from all walks of life and backgrounds.

https://www.scdhb.health.nz/info-for-you/timaru-hospital

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Why Timaru and the South Canterbury region?

We are the best big little city you will find, located on the coast with the majestic Southern Alps in the background.  Timaru is an easy place to live and with easy access to an array of outdoor activities – beaches, ski fields, lakes, mountains, and hiking tracks https://southcanterbury.org.nz

Free parking and an easy commute to work really helps with true work life balance!

Join us in South Canterbury - apply now!

Please apply directly via our website https://scdhb.careercentre.net.nz/Job/House-Officer-Positions-Timaru-South-Canterbury/Timaru-Hospital/12365

Applications will remain open until the positions are filled and may close without notice.