General Medicine Registrar (Nelson)

General Medicine Registrar, Nelson Hospital, Permanent Full-time

• Enjoy being part of a team with a ‘one team, one dream’ ethos.
• You will feel included, consulted and supported. We work hard, we do a fantastic job and we enjoy doing it. Most importantly we achieve more by doing it together!

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 General Medicine Registrar, you will be expected to work as part of a general medicine team with Consultants,  1 House Officer and 1 General Medicine Registrar. Duties include caring for ward patients who have been admitted, admitting new patients, performing day stay procedures with appropriate supervision and training e.g. chest drains, lumbar punctures and ascitic procedures etc.

The hours are 8.00am to 4.00pm daily with long days 4.00pm to 10.00pm. Night shifts will be 10.00pm to 8.00am. Weekends (Saturday and Sunday) are 8.00am to 10.00pm.

Nelson Hospital is also accredited for rural hospital training, and we offer a variety of certified rotations for training. There is a strong expectation of teaching in our department. You will be expected to be present for teaching and to provide teaching.

Nelson offers the ability to really upskill in all areas of medicine. The only other admitting speciality is cardiology and therefore a very wide breath of medicine is cared for on a daily basis. You will have the opportunity to do procedures such as chest drains, lumbar punctures, ascitic procedures with appropriate supervision and training.

About the Team/Service/ Location

Our Nelson General Medical Team provides outstanding clinical experience in undifferentiated Acute Adult Medicine with excellent support from the Cardiology Team.  Our team of General Physicians are dual specialists with sub-specialty interests including Endocrinology/Diabetes, Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Oncology and Haematology, Renal medicine and Intensive Care, Respiratory medicine, Rheumatology and Neurology.  These specialty practices are predominantly outpatient service based with support provided to the General Medical Admitting Team for inpatient sub-specialty advice and care.  All registrars are expected to participate in out-patient clinics with their allocated supervising specialist.  This allocation can accommodate specific clinical interests of trainees on request.

Health NZ Nelson Marlborough is the main health provider for the Te Tau Ihu, the top of the south. With nearly 3,000 employees, we are Nelson and Marlborough’s largest employer, which means the opportunities here are endless. Our main locations are Nelson and Wairau Hospitals but we are spread across the region and service all parts of the community. Our work can be challenging, but we are up for it. We have a great team and we work hard to make a difference. We value integrity, innovation, respect and teamwork.

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About you

As a General Medicine Registrar, youmust hold valid registration or be eligible for registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand (MCNZ). 

• The successful candidate must be eligible to work in New Zealand or hold a valid NZ visa at the time of applying.

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 Māori, 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 09 April 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Loretta Matheson, RMO Team Leader by email Loretta.Matheson@nmdhb.govt.nz or phone 027 246 0080.

Ref: RMO25-002 

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.