Surgical Registrars Non-Training, Permanent

5 days ago

Nelson, Nelson, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time
Surgical Registrars Non-Training, Permanent - 6 month rotation of Specialities at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Nelson Marlborough, Nelson Hospital
  • Nelson Hospital, Nelson
  • Permanent full time

Health NZ is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we are building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence.

About the role

6 month rotation of specialities in ENT, Urology, Surgery, Vascular and Relief.
Personal preferences will be taken into account.

4.0FTE Specialty Non-Training Registrar Positions: a Urology Registrar, a Vascular registrar, and an ENT Registrar. These positions provide hands-on experience in Urology, Vascular, and ENT, under the supervision of experienced consultants, offering an excellent opportunity to develop sub-specialty surgical skills.

2.0FTE Surgical Relief Non-Training Registrar Positions: Providing cover for General Surgery, Vascular, Urology, and ENT registrars when they are on nights, fatigue days, or on-call weeks. This role is dynamic, allowing exposure to a variety of surgical sub-specialties, ensuring a broad and varied clinical experience.

These are non-training positions providing an excellent opportunity for Registrars seeking to gain experience across multiple surgical specialties, with a mix of focused roles and relief opportunities in a dynamic and collegial team environment. We are committed to accommodating applicants' preferences wherever possible to support career aspiration and sub-specialty interests.

It is our intention to change the roster next year, at which point you will be advised to participate in a 24/7 rotating Monday to Sunday.

Prior to change, you will work between 8.00am to 5.00pm Monday to Friday, rostering overnight on-call from 5.00pm to 8.00am, and weekends from 8:00am Saturday to 8:00 Monday.

About the Team/Service/Location

The General Surgery Department at Nelson Hospital provides comprehensive surgical services to the Nelson Marlborough region. The department covers a wide range of elective and acute general surgical procedures, including gastrointestinal, hepatobiliary, endocrine, and laparoscopic surgery. Key features of the service include fully equipped operating theatres, endoscopy suites, and advanced diagnostic resources; a collegial team of General Surgery consultants, registrars, and house officers; and opportunities to gain experience across a broad spectrum of surgical conditions and procedures.

Nelson Hospital's Urology service provides a range of diagnostic, elective, and acute care for patients with urological conditions, including Endoscopic procedures, Ureteroscopy and laser stone management, management of urological cancers, diagnostic urodynamic and outpatient procedures. As a Urology Registrar, you will gain hands-on experience in managing acute presentations, assisting in surgical procedures, and working closely with multidisciplinary teams.

The ENT service at Nelson Hospital delivers elective and acute care for a wide range of head and neck conditions, including ear surgery, sinus and nasal procedures, management of throat, voice, and neck conditions, Pediatric ENT care. As an ENT Registrar, you will develop skills in clinic-based procedures, assist in operating theatres, and manage acute ENT emergencies.

Nelson Hospital's Vascular Surgery service provides diagnostic and interventional care for conditions affecting the arterial, venous, and lymphatic systems. Vascular Registrars will have the opportunity to assist in both open and endovascular procedures, manage acute cases, and develop skills in vascular imaging and diagnostics. This non-training post in the absence of a vascular fellow or dedicated vascular Trainee offers an excellent opportunity to develop vascular technical skills and gain experience in patient care under the guidance of an experienced Vascular Surgeon and Vascular Nurse Practitioner. You will receive hands-on training in ward, clinic, and theatre skills, with the potential for increasing level of independence over the course of the year.

About you:

  • Provide patient care under consultant supervision, including in theatres, wards, clinics, and emergency settings.
  • Participate in the acute on-call roster, including nights and weekends.
  • Collaborate across surgical teams to ensure high-quality, patient-centred care.
  • Surgical relief registrars will provide cover across General Surgery, Vascular, Urology, and ENT services during registrar absence due to nights, fatigue days, or on-call commitments.

Skills and experience

  • Eligible for an Annual Practising Certificate and General scope of practice with the Medical Council of New Zealand.
  • PGY3 and above including prior surgical experience.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team.
  • A commitment to patient-centred care and professional development.
  • ACLS certification (or willingness to obtain prior to commencement).
  • Competency with te ao Māori, tikanga, and te reo Māori or a commitment to starting your journey and taking ownership of your learning and growth.
  • Experience in projects/initiatives which give effect to Te Tiriti principles and frameworks, and the application of Mātauranga Māori and Kaupapa Māori approaches, particularly as they apply in healthcare settings.

Working for Health New Zealand

Health NZ is the weaving of wellnesses. We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand. The Equity Work Programme at Health NZ focuses on helping everyone in the health system think about equity when they do their work. It also promotes the cultural change needed for the whole system to reach equity in health outcomes.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations.

Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

  • We want to see the real you in your application and welcome the real you on board if you come and work with us. Skills are gained across many areas of our life, not just in formal employment. If you can demonstrate the skills listed in the ad, but the experience was gained through whānau life, community or mahi aroha (volunteering) we encourage you to apply and share your story with us in your cover letter.
  • We particularly welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

How to apply

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Employer: Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Nelson Marlborough

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