Orthopedic Registrar - Non-Training

Orthopeadic Registrar - Non-Training 

• Health New Zealand -South Canterbury
• Timaru Hospital
• 1 FTE

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is the country's largest employer, delivering universal public healthcare to 5 million New Zealanders. We provide essential hospital, specialist, and community health services across 80+ locations - from large urban centres to rural towns and remote communities.  Our goal is to improve health outcomes for all New Zealanders by delivering equitable, accessible and innovative care. 

Health New Zealand South Canterbury - is responsible for the delivery of services throughout the South Canterbury region and Timaru Hospital (124 beds) serves a district population of approximately 60,000 based in a General Hospital Facility, providing our local community with such critical 24/7 services as Emergency Care, Critical Care Unit, General, Orthopaedic, & ENT Surgery, O&G, Psychiatry, Paediatrics, Geriatrics, Oncology & Palliative Care, plus of course Internal Medicine.

Registrars at Timaru Hospital gain broad clinical exposure (you won’t be “one of many”) and are offered close, approachable consultant support with genuine teaching investment. 

About You

This role is open to a Registrar with well-developed general clinical skills and sound clinical judgement, and a proven ability to work effectively as part of a team in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong communication skills and a commitment to patient-centred care, be confident in assuming clinical responsibility with appropriate support, and show a clear commitment to ongoing professional development and continuous learning.

• You will need to be eligible for General Registration with the medical council of New Zealand and have completed PGY 2 and above years for this role. 

Living in Timaru

Forget the traffic jams and sky-high house prices – Timaru offers balance. Nestled between the Southern Alps and the Pacific Ocean, you’ll have skiing, hiking, cycling, and beaches on your doorstep, all while being just two hours from the cities of Christchurch and Dunedin.

Join us – not just for the job, but for the team, the lifestyle, and the opportunity to make a real difference in a region that values and supports its people.

Working for Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.    

Salary 

This role is covered by the terms and conditions of the RMO Collective. 

How to Apply 

To apply please click “apply now.”  All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal by  xxxxxxxxxxxx .   

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