Medical Officer - Intensive Care Unit (ICU)

Medical Officer - Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora - Southern – Christchurch, South Island Christchurch Hospital, Christchurch Fixed Term | Full Time (2 Years preferred) Threefull-time fixed-term opportunities available Preferredcommencement dates: 1 x late 2026,2 x early 2027 Joinone of New Zealand's largest tertiary Intensive Care Units and gain broadexperience in a collaborative, supportive environment. Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in theprinciples of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health systemthat serves all New Zealanders. About the Role We are seeking three enthusiastic Medical Officers to jointhe Intensive Care Unit at Christchurch Hospital for fixed-term appointments oftwo years. These positions offer an exceptional opportunity to workwithin a busy tertiary referral ICU, providing care to critically ill adult andpaediatric patients from across the South Island. You will be part of a highlyskilled multidisciplinary team managing a diverse case mix including trauma,cardiothoracic, neurosurgical, medical, surgical and complex specialtypatients. There is an aeromedical retrieval component to this role. Working alongside Intensive Care Specialists, Registrars,Nursing staff and Allied Health professionals, you will be actively involved inthe assessment, management and ongoing care of critically ill patients. Youwill be expected to supervise registrar/junior staff, and will have readyaccess to consultant back up, This role provides an excellent environment fordoctors looking to further develop their acute care, procedural and criticalcare skills while contributing to high-quality patient outcomes. About the Team / Service / Location Christchurch Hospital is the largest tertiary teachinghospital in the South Island and provides specialist services to a populationof more than 700,000 people. The Intensive Care Unit is a modern, high-acuity servicedelivering comprehensive critical care across a broad range of specialties. Aspart of Health New Zealand's Canterbury Waitaha region, the ICU has a strongreputation for clinical excellence, education, research and innovation. Outside of work, Christchurch offers an outstandinglifestyle. Known as New Zealand's Garden City, Christchurch combines vibrantcaf s, restaurants and cultural attractions with easy access to beaches, skifields, mountain biking, hiking and the stunning Southern Alps all within ashort drive. About You To be successful in this role you will have: Eligibilityfor registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand Atleast four years of postgraduate clinical experience (or equivalent),including at least 12 months of ICU experience. Previousexperience in acute care, emergency medicine, anaesthesia, ICU or otherrelevant specialties is highly desirable. Airwaymanagement/competence skills Excellentcommunication and interpersonal skills with a collaborative approach tomultidisciplinary care Acommitment to providing safe, high-quality, patient-centred care Awillingness to participate in rostered shifts, including evenings, nightsand weekends Working at Health New Zealand Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuringexcellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce thatis diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand andserve our communities. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific,disabled and rainbow communities. For further information about the role, please contact theRecruitment Specialist, **********@tewhatuora.govt.nz Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and the recruitment process may commence before the closing date. Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change, affectedemployees will be given preference and priority for this position. #J-18808-Ljbffr