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Anaesthesia SHO

Start date: 29 January 2024
Palmerston North hospital has the perfect opportunity to start your Anaesthetic career. No prior experience is required.

We are a 350 bedded teaching hospital located in the conveniently placed city of Palmerston North.

Palmerston North hospital is a provider of special services in Upper GI, ENT, Urology and Oncology, bringing a range of complex surgeries.

Currently there are 7 theatres with ongoing development to expand to 9 theatres, 2 procedure rooms and a cardiac lab.

We perform a wide range of Obstetric and Paediatric cases. We have a group of consultants interested in difficult airway management with innovative techniques. Regional anaesthesia is encouraged in our practice with most anaesthetists proficient in ultrasound-guided nerve blocks.

There is a regular CPEX and multidisciplinary high risk peri-operative clinic for consultants with an interest and experience in assessment and optimisation of higher risk patients and procedures.

There are 7-8 Anaesthetic registrars that cover the after-hours roster.

Please note that there are usually 2 introductory Anaesthesia SHO position that do not partake in covering the after-hours roster until training requirements are met as set out by ANZCA.

We highly value the role of SHOs in our department and we work hard to provide the environment and opportunities to the individual trainee to maximise their development.

We have a good reputation of providing study leave and support for the ANZCA examinations along with general pastoral support which is reflected in our examination pass rate in Australasia.

Palmerston North Hospital is part of the Central NZ Anaesthesia training and the successful applicant would likely complete the first full 2 years of their ANZCA training in Palmerston North before rotating to Wellington/Hutt.

The first 2 years in Palmerston North are set out so the applicant can achieve all the requirements of Introductory and Basic training.

The department has 24 full-time consultant Anaesthetists. We are a supportive and collegial department with regular social events.

The city of Palmerston North is a diverse city and is a suitable place for families with very reputable schooling options for all ages.

It is centrally located and close to the attractions of the lower north island - only 2 hours from the wineries of the Wairarapa and Hawke's Bay, the ski fields of Ruapehu and the vibrant city of Wellington.

Come and join us
Employing over 2500 people, MidCentral offers a supportive work environment that accepts and values all employees.

We actively seek Māori kaimahi into our workforce and provide an environment which delivers our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

MidCentral region offers an excellent lifestyle for families with scenic spots for hiking and mountain-biking, great schools and tertiary institutions.

With the mountains, city and sea at your doorstep, you'll get to taste the best of both worlds - the perfect blend of rural and city living.

Benefits:

• An encouraging learning environment where you will continue to grow and be challenged
• A professional and supportive culture and team setting
• Fulfilling and challenging work with great lifestyle options
• Tailored wellness programmes

How to apply

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_ This position is part of RMO__ National Recruitment_
_, current vacancies will continue to be advertised__._

• We strive to be a place where people love to work and learn. We aim to develop a diverse team that reflects the communities that we serve, and we welcome people of all ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, religious and political beliefs, socioeconomic situations and accessibility needs._
• MidCentral actively seeks Māori into our workforce to reflect the community we serve._
• Some positions are defined as a Core Children's worker under the Children's Act and require full safety checks completed before employment commences._

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