Senior Medical Officer-ICU - Christchurch

Join a highly skilled, supportive, and dynamic Intensive Care team in a world-class facility.

Health 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 Role

As a Consultant, you - ll play a vital role in the care and management of critically ill and injured patients referred to the Department of Intensive Care. This is a dynamic and varied role, where your day could include caring for tertiary trauma, neurosurgery, cardiac surgery, spinal, paediatric, and general medical or surgical patients.

You - ll also contribute to our Deteriorating Patient Outreach Service and participate in the Air Retrieval Service, offering support across the South Island. You - ll have the opportunity to work in our state-of-the-art, 48-bed ICU facility, currently operating 24 beds across two ICU pods.

This is a rewarding opportunity for both newly qualified Specialists seeking to broaden their scope and experienced Intensivists ready for a new challenge within a diverse and complex clinical environment.

About the Team | Service | Location

Our Intensive Care Service is a crucial part of Christchurch Hospital - the largest tertiary, teaching, and research hospital in the South Island. The team provides comprehensive care through:

• Intensive High Dependency Care
• Deteriorating Patient Outreach Service
• Canterbury Air Retrieval Service

We - re a supportive, tight-knit, and highly skilled multidisciplinary team, passionate about delivering exceptional critical care for the 700,000 residents of the Canterbury region.

For more information on living and working in Christchurch, click here.

About you

As a Specialist you will bring:

• Vocational registration (or eligibility) with the Medical Council of New Zealand - find out more here.
• Broad general Intensive Care experience.
• Experience in Paediatric, Trauma, Neurosurgical, and/or Cardiothoracic Intensive Care (desirable but not essential).
• Previous experience managing COVID-19 cases (desirable).
• Strong communication, teamwork, and leadership skills.

Working at Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora

At Te Whatu Ora, you - ll be part of a progressive, inclusive, and values-driven organisation that puts people at the heart of all we do. We value integrity, accountability, care, and respect in everything we do.

We are committed to upholding Te Tiriti o Waitangi and to building a workforce that reflects and serves our diverse communities, particularly Maori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

How to Apply

Apply online now or for a confidential chat, contact Amy Walker - Recruitment Specialist at Amy.Walker@tewhatuora.govt.nz

Please note: Applications submitted via an agency will not be considered.

Nau mai, haere mai, tauti mai - we look forward to hearing from you!