Emergency medicine consultant
- Dunedin Hospital
- Permanent – 0.75 FTE
Mō te tūranga - About the role
Dunedin Hospital provides a full range of tertiary services and the Emergency Department delivers all aspects of emergency medicine practice including major trauma reception, fracture management, procedural sedation and paediatric emergency medicine. Close links with the University of Otago and the National Poisons Centre mean the department has a strong and active interest in point-of-care ultrasound, toxicology and simulation. The department is accredited for advanced training by the Australasian College for Emergency Medicine and sees approximately forty-seven thousand patients per year with a full and varied spectrum of pathology.
Mōu ake - About you
Applicants must have completed their specialist training and already be eligible for vocational registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand.
Mō mātou - About us
Health New Zealand – Southern has the largest geographical coverage of all the New Zealand regions, providing services to 350,000 people in diverse communities. We take pride in all the services we provide, and our aim is to improve, promote and protect the health of our region. We believe that our dedicated and passionate staff are a significant driving force behind the achievement of these standards, and we need more like-minded people to help us continue providing for our community.Applications close on Monday, 4 August 2025
Due to the fast-paced nature of what we do, our vacancy close dates may be subject to change. Don't delay – make sure you apply as soon as possible.
Tono ināianei - Apply now
Applications close on Tuesday, 5 August 2025.
Due to the fast-paced nature of what we do, our vacancy close dates may be subject to change. Don't delay – make sure you apply as soon as possible.
For a job description or rates discussion, please contact Agatha Chen, Recruitment Advisor – Senior Medical Officers with your CV. Phone: +64 3 470 9604 or email: agatha.chen@southerndhb.govt.nz
Pre-employment checks
In the interests of protecting our people and our patients, all appointments will be subject to:
- Occupational health assessment
- Police vetting / Ministry of Justice safety checks
- Serious misconduct checks (previous Public Service departments and statutory Crown entities only)