Start date: 28 July 2025
This position is part of the RMO Annual Recruitment Cycle (2025), current vacancies are advertised separately.
About us
Palmerston North Regional Hospital is the premier healthcare institution in the MidCentral Region. With a dedicated Intensive Care Unit, Coronary Care Unit, and Regional Cancer Treatment Service, as well as one of the largest trauma centres nationwide, Palmerston North Hospital provides industry leading specialised care and emergency treatment to the MidCentral region.
Our region includes Manawatu, Horowhenua and Otaki districts on the western coast to the Tararua district on the eastern coast. With a capacity of over 380 beds, we provide secondary care to an urban population of 81,000 and over 200,000 in the catchment area. As a teaching hospital affiliated with New Zealand medical schools, we unite exceptional healthcare practice with modern education and research. MidCentral is an excellent place to begin or continue your professional career in an engaging and supportive environment.
MidCentral region is ideally situated for all lifestyles – Striking scenery with multiple hiking & biking tracks with beaches, ski fields and wineries close by as well as excellent schools and tertiary institutions. The perfect blend of rural and city living.
The Opportunity
MidCentral District can offer the successful candidate an excellent environment to grow their confidence and independence in their general anaesthetic practice whilst learning new skills.
As a teaching hospital we provide specialist services in Upper GI, ENT, urology and oncology, bringing a range of complex surgeries, with a wide range of obstetric and paediatric caseloads.
There are currently nine (9) theatres, two (2) procedure rooms and a cardiac lab.
The Team
- We are a diverse, supportive and collegial department with regular social events.
- The department has 24 full time Consultant Anaesthetists.
- A group of consultants interested in difficult airway management with innovative techniques (e.g., Jet ventilation, THRIVE).
- Regional anaesthesia is encouraged in our practice with most anaesthetists proficient in ultrasound guided nerve blocks.
- There is a regular CPEX and multidisciplinary high-risk peri-operative clinic for consultants with an interest and experience in assessment and optimisation of higher risk patients and procedures.
- There is nine (9) Anaesthetic Registrars working a shift roster.
We highly value the role of registrars within our department. We work hard to provide the individual trainee with the environment and caseload to maximise their development. We have a great support structure for registrars planning to write the FANZCA examinations along with general pastoral support which reflects in our college exam pass rate within Australasia.
MidCentral is part of the training rotation with Wellington, Hutt, Nelson/Marlborough, Whanganui and Hawkes Bay.
Benefits
- An encouraging learning environment where you will continue to grow.
- A professional and supportive culture and team setting.
- Fulfilling and challenging work with great lifestyle options
- Tailored wellness programmes
About you
Our ideal candidate will have:
- Registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand or be eligible for general or provisional general registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand. You can check your eligibility for registration by visiting the Council's website at www.mcnz.org.nz
- Completed PGY2 year or equivalent.
- Previous experience in independent basic anaesthesia.
- Dynamic and adaptable.
How to apply
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For further information about this role please reach out to:
Dr Sathish Shanmuganathan - Anaesthetist Lindy Chivell - RMO Recruiter
If you are interested in making the move to MidCentral – visit our careers site for information about the Palmerston North Hospital and manawatu for additional regional information.
Pre-Employment checks
In the interests of protecting our people and our patients, all appointments will be subject to:
- Occupational Health Assessment
- Some positions are defined as a Core Children's worker under the Children's Act and require full safety checks completed before employment commences. (Police Vetting)
We strive to be a place where people love to work and learn. We aim to develop a diverse team that reflects the communities that we serve, and we welcome people of all ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, religious and political beliefs, socio-economic situations, and accessibility needs. MidCentral actively seeks Māori into our workforce to reflect the community we serve.