Resident Medical Officer (Registrar – Critical Care)

Registrar – Critical Care | Timaru Hospital

We are seeking a motivated and capable Registrars to join our supportive Critical Care team at Timaru Hospital, located in the heart of South Canterbury.

Timaru offers a unique opportunity to develop your clinical skills in a hands-on environment, with excellent consultant support, a strong teaching culture, and meaningful clinical responsibility from day one.

About the Role

As a Registrar, you will work closely with experienced consultants and be exposed to a wide range of acute and critical care presentations.

This role offers:

• Direct mentorship from senior clinicians
• Increased autonomy with appropriate support
• Exposure to diverse and complex clinical cases
• Dedicated exposure to Anaesthetics, working alongside Anaesthetists in theatre
• Opportunities to actively participate in clinical decision-making and service delivery

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality clinical care within Critical Care services
• Work collaboratively with Consultants and multidisciplinary teams
• Participate in theatre sessions alongside Anaesthetists
• Contribute to weekly teaching and ongoing education sessions
• Engage in clinical meetings, case discussions, and quality improvement activities

What We’re Looking For

• A Registrar with strong general clinical skills and sound clinical judgement
• Ability to work effectively within a team in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication and patient-centred care approach
• Confidence to take on clinical responsibility with appropriate support
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and learning

What We Offer

• Close, approachable consultant support with genuine teaching investment
• Broad clinical exposure in a smaller hospital setting (you won’t be “one of many”)
• A supportive, collegial team culture where your contribution is valued
• Weekly protected teaching and active clinical education
• Dedicated Anaesthetics experience to broaden procedural skills
• Opportunity to rapidly build confidence, capability, and leadership skills

Why Timaru?

Timaru offers an enviable lifestyle balance — combining affordable living with easy access to mountains, lakes, and the coast. Enjoy short commutes, a strong sense of community, and a relaxed pace of life without compromising on clinical experience.

 

Apply Now

If you are looking for a role that offers real clinical exposure, strong support, and the opportunity to grow quickly as a Registrar, we would love to hear from you.

 

For more information, please contact
Sharna Lange
slange@scdhb.health.nz