Obstetrics and Gynaecolology Registrarat Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Tairāwhiti -
Gisborne HospitalRostered & Varied HoursPermanentHealth New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.About the RoleTe Whatu Ora Tairāwhiti is pleased to open applications for an advanced trainee in our Obstetric & Gynaecological Department here at Gisborne Hospital, Tairāwhiti.
Our vision is “Working together for a Healthier Tairāwhiti” so this means you will enjoy contributing to a supportive team environment with our highly experienced and committed Obstetricians, as well as House Officers and the many other multi- disciplinary teams and departments.As an obstetric & gynaecological registrar you will have the opportunity to develop skills in Women’s Health.
The department consists of six Consultants in obstetrics & gynaecology as well as specialist nurses.
As part of your duties you will participate in acute admissions, maternity, theatre and outpatient clinic management, giving you exposure to a wide range of medical presentations and procedures.There are also a number of educational opportunities including journal club, protected teaching and clinical skills sessions.Position Description | O&G RegistrarAbout the Team/Service/ LocationThe O&G service at Hauora Tairāwhiti is a small, dynamic team looking for an energetic registrar to join the service.
This role will work collaboratively and cohesively with the other team members to provide effective services for the Tairāwhiti region.The department is hospital based and provides a mix of inpatient, emergency and outpatient services with approximately 700 births per year.Gisborne Hospital, a 110 bed acute care hospital which serves a wide geographical area, Tairāwhiti, extending up the East Cape of New Zealand, creating enormous scope and variety in the work available to an enthusiastic registrar.
Providing healthcare to a population of 54,000, Health NZ Te Whatu Ora Tairāwhiti is well supported locally by comprehensive surgical services and has a full range of diagnostic facilities on site including a new MRI scanner and CT scanner.
We have strong ties with our tertiary referral centre in Waikato.Situated on the eastern coast of New Zealand's North Island, Gisborne “Tairāwhiti” – “The light shines on the water” is the first city in the world to see the rising sun of the new day.
Our region offers vast golden sand beaches, bush clad mountains, lush farmlands, with significant historical landmarks, natural wonders and a deep connection to Māori culture.We enjoy a pleasant climate, short commutes and a relaxed approach that creates a work-life offering that is enviable to most that are not yet here.
Our lifestyle is about time.
Health NZ Te Whatu Ora Tairāwhiti works to increase collaboration, strengthen leadership and accountability, and improve equity of access and outcomes across the health service.
We’re shifting the emphasis towards primary and community care allowing more people to be cared for close to home and take a greater role in their own health and wellbeing.Our values form the acronym WAKA.
They reflect our voyaging heritage, guiding us on our journey to create a healthier Tairāwhiti by working together.Whakarangatira/enrich
- Enriching the health of our community by doing our very best.Awhi/support
- Supporting our tūroro/patients their whānau/families, our community partners and each other.Kotahitanga/togetherness
- Together we can achieve more.Aroha/compassion
- Empathy, we care for people and people want to be cared for by us.For more information on living and working in Gisborne please follow the link below:https://careers.tewhatuora.govt.nz/locations/gisborne/About you· Suitable for Resident Medical Officers PGY3 and above.· Applicants must be registered, or eligible for registration, with the Medical Council of New Zealand.· You will need to be a NZ or Australian citizen or resident, or have an appropriate visa to be eligible to live and work in NZ.
- 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 principals and frameworks, and the application of Mātauranga Māori and Kaupapa Māori approaches, particularly as they apply in healthcare settings.Working at Health New ZealandHealth 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.How to ApplyTo apply for the role please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal.If you have any questions about the role, please contact Zoltan Boros, Zoltan.boros@tdh.org.nz.We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.