Intensive Care Medicine - Dargaville
Whangārei HospitalFulltime PermanentCommencing February 2026 Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora
- Northland are seeking ICU Registrars to join us for 2026.
Whangārei Hospital is the largest hospital in Northland, providing secondary care services for the region, supported by four rural hospitals.
Northland (Te Tai Tokerau) covers an area of 12,600 square kilometres and has a population of approximately 201,000.It is a great place to work and live.
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora- Northland (Health New Zealand) is committed to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and holds stewardship for equitable health outcomes for Māori as Tāngata Whenua is the highest priority.
About the Role and the ServiceA nine bed level 2 ICU
- providing services for children and adults requiring critical care support.Accredited for training by the College of Intensive Care Medicine for six months of core ICU training, foundation training and rural exposure requirement.
It is also accredited by the Colleges of Anaesthesia, Emergency Medicine, General Medicine, and Rural Hospital Medicine training.Part of the hospital emergency response teamsProvides interhospital transports within Northland and to Auckland via various modes including helicopter, fixed wing and road ambulanceAccess to multiple teaching sessions and regular quality assurance meetings For CICM trainees there is a pathway to do one-year of anaesthesia time.
The Northland anaesthesia department offer excellent clinical exposure and training.Trainees from other specialties may also have access to some rostered anaesthesia time.Ideally applicants will have at least six months experience as a Registrar in Emergency Medicine, General Medicine or Surgery.
Paediatric experience as an SHO or Registrar would be advantageous as well as Intensive Care or Anaesthetic Registrar time.
About the LocationAs a region, Te Tai Tokerau (Northland) is renowned for its beautiful beaches and relaxed lifestyle.
Please look at some of what we offer; https://www.northlandnz.com/visit/ For more information about Northland hospitals please visit our website www.northlanddhb.org.nz and to see what the Northland region has to offer visit the Northland official tourism website www.northlandnz.com/visit/ / http://www.whangareinz.com/ For more information on living and working in Northland click here 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 please click apply now.
All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal by 9 June 2025.
If you have any questions about the role, please contact the RMO Unit via email: rmo.unit@northlanddhb.org.nzWe will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.
Vacancy Number: ICR2026