ICU Registrars, Nelson Hospital (fixed term)


ICU Registrar, Nelson Hospital, Fixed Term for 6 months, Full-time

  • Join a talented team of individuals who work together to make a positive difference
  • Make a lifestyle choice – live and work in one of New Zealand’s most beautiful regions

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 an ICU Registrar, you willprovide support to other departments requiring an outreach / critical care service need.

We have 7 full-time positions fixed term for 6 months (1.0 FTE). The hours are 7.30am to 4.00pm (day), 3.00pm to 11.00pm (mid) and 10.00pm to 8.30am (night). With weekends and public holidays being 8.00am to 8.00pm (day) and 10.00pm to 8.30am (night). 

Please refer to further details in the position description.

About the Team/Service/ Location

You’ll be joining our multi-disciplinary teamworking in intensive care led by a mix of intensivists and anaesthetists with an ICU interest. You will be working within a secondary care setting participating in the Intensive Care roster, including supporting the PAR (Patient at Risk) service.  The ICU is currently working towards training accreditation from CICM.

Our success is as a whole.  Collegiality and collaboration across all disciplines are key to our delivery of a successful service to our patients and our community.  A strong sense of community and belonging is reflected in everything we do.  If this sounds like the sort of environment that you will thrive in, then we want to hear from you!

For more information on living and working in Nelson click here

About you

As an ICU Registrar, youwill be registered with the NZ Medical Council and have minimum of PGY3 with minimum 2 year’s experience.  We are looking for those who are ready to bring their skills and experience to a smaller provincial hospital and enjoy the lifestyle that this affords.

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 June 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact

Sonja Rae (recruitment) at sonja.rae@tewhatuora.govt.nz OR

Loretta Matheson, RMO Team Leader by email Loretta.Matheson@nmdhb.govt.nz or phone 027 246 0080.

Ref: RMO25-013

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

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Fixed Term

Job no: RMO25-013

Location: Nelson Hospital

Closing Date: Monday, 9 June 2025