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.
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 Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.
How to Apply
Apply online now or for a confidential chat, contact Amy Walker - Recruitment Specialist at [email protected]
Please note: Applications submitted via an agency will not be considered.
Nau mai, haere mai, tauti mai - we look forward to hearing from you!
