Intensivist Specialist – Intensive Care Unit

Job Description - Intensivist Specialist – Intensive Care Unit (WAI28424)

Intensivist Specialist – Intensive Care Unit

Job Number

WAI28424

Waikato Hospital, Critical Care - Hamilton, New Zealand

Salary : ASMS Contract base salary plus :

Average call duties and availability allowance approx.

45 - 55% of base salary

Continuing medical education allowance of NZ$16,000 and 10 days leave / year

Eligible for superannuation matching of 6% of total remuneration

A recruitment allowance is currently being offered

Standard salary package ranges from NZ$260,000-$380,000 based on years of experience.

For an indication of your individual remuneration package, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora

is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders.

Through integration and collaboration, we're building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whanau-centred care, and excellence.

About the Role

The Critical Care unit at Waikato Hospital is on a considerable growth path to reform the services and expand the number of ICU level beds that are provided by the Critical Care unit.

As a result, we are looking for multiple Senior Medical Officers and Fellows to join this exciting opportunity to be a part of a team working to revitalise the Waikato Critical Care unit.

The Critical Care Department at Waikato Hospital is the tertiary provider for Intensive Care to the Midland region of New Zealand.

The Waikato ICU is a 16-bed facility opened in 2013, providing all major tertiary services including a major trauma centre and the second largest cardiac surgical centre in New Zealand.

We provide neurosurgical and regional burns care in addition to a busy general and paediatric intensive care, catering to the needs of 1500 ICU patients and almost 3000 HDU level patients each year.

We operate a retrieval service by both air and road for critical care patients and a large contingency of cardiac patients.

We are a training unit with CICM accreditation.

Learn more about our service

here

About Hamilton

Waikato Hospital is a major regional hospital in Hamilton and is a leading tertiary teaching hospital located in Hamilton, New Zealand, serving as the regional hub for the Midland area, which includes the Waikato, Bay of Plenty, Lakes, Tairawhiti, and Taranaki districts.

With around 722 inpatient beds, 22 operating theatres, and a dedicated outpatient clinic and procedure centre, Waikato Hospital provides comprehensive hospital services, including radiology, laboratory, and pharmacy.

As a major teaching hospital with affiliations to the University of Auckland, University of Waikato, and Wintec, it offers a dynamic learning environment and access to research opportunities.

The hospital is equipped with advanced diagnostic and treatment facilities located on the Waiora Waikato Hospital Campus, with both road and air ambulance support.

Hamilton, where Waikato Hospital is situated, is a vibrant city nestled alongside the scenic Waikato River, offering a perfect mix of nature and culture.

Explore the stunning Hamilton Gardens, home to themed gardens from Italy to Asia, or visit the Waikato Museum to delve into the region's rich history.

The city also boasts the Hamilton Zoo, where you can walk through an aviary filled with native birds.

Hamilton is a lively hub, with a variety of cafes, restaurants, and bars, along with events like rugby, cricket, and the famous National Agricultural Fieldays and Balloons over Waikato festival.

With its vibrant atmosphere and proximity to outdoor adventures, Hamilton is an ideal place to live and work.

For more information on living and working in Waikato click

here

About you

Required skills & experience you will need to be considered for this role :

Hold or be eligible for vocational registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand in the scope of practice of Intensive Care Medicine and must be of good standing.

Hold FCICM, or UK FICM with CCT or equivalent qualifications.

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

Please click 'Apply online' or apply via our Waikato Careers Website by clicking

here

All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal.

If you have any questions about the role please contact Catherine Simpson at

Please note, we will be reviewing applications when received and may proceed with the recruitment process.

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