ED Fellow Anaesthetic rotation

• Tauranga Hospital
• 6 month fixed-term position
• Part-time, 0.55 FTE

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

The Tauranga Hospital Emergency Department (ED) medical specialist team has grown rapidly over the past few years in response to the growth in population and service demand. We are committed to delivering excellent regional emergency medicine care for the people of the Bay of Plenty.

We are seeking an Emergency Department Fellow for a 6 month Anaesthetic rotation. The primary purpose of the role is to:

• Develop advanced airway and intubation skills
• Strengthen emergency anaesthetic competency

This rotation aligns with training expectations of the Australasian College for Emergency Medicine and supports workforce flexibility within Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand.

This is a 0.55FTE, part-time position however there will be the ability to pick up additional shifts in ED on registrar roster.

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About the Team/Service/ Location

Our ED sees a diverse case mix with approximately 60,000 presentations per annum of which 20% is paediatric. The population of the Western Bay of Plenty is continuing to grow rapidly with high numbers of older adults retiring to the Bay alongside growth in industry and commerce attracting younger people and families to relocate to the region.

The department is accredited for 24 months ACEM advanced training and has a strong focus on education and development of the emergency medicine, nursing and allied health workforce. We also have an active simulation training programme and established on-site links to the Auckland University regional clinical campus.

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About you

To be successful in this role you will need to have:

• Medical Degree with NZ Medical Council registration
• ACEM training time complete or within the last year of ACEM training programme.
• Completion of both written and clinical components of the ACEM Fellowship exams

Working at Health New Zealand

Health 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 Maori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

How to Apply

To apply please click apply now. All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal by Monday 15th of June. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Head of Department Debbie Moore deborah.moore@tewhatuora.govt.nz or Clinical Director Derek Sage derek.sage@bopdhb.govt.nz