Te Pae Hauora o Ruahine o Tararua MidCentral (MidCentral) is part of Te Whatu Ora, Health New Zealand and provides healthcare services to over 180,000 people across the Manawatū, Horowhenua and Tararua regions. With a large hospital campus in Palmerston North, it also provides key health care and support services to neighbouring communities.
- Salary as per the relevant Collective Agreement. (Category C – Shift rosters)
- ACEM Tier 2 site with accreditation for 24 months of training
- Satisfy your ACEM Critical Care component with our dedicated six months rotation in Anaesthesia
- Supplement your Emergency Medicine training with our excellent non-ED accredited runs in General Medicine, Cardiology and Paediatric Medicine
- Be a part of our established Primary and Fellowship examination programmes
Te Whatu Ora MidCentral Emergency Department is an Australasian Level 4 regional trauma centre with approximately 55,000 presentations per annum. It is a mixed ED and is Tier 2 accredited for 24 months of training under the revised Australasian College for Emergency Medicine (ACEM) training programme. Our ED sees a large volume of trauma and high acuity paediatric and adult medical patient presentations. You can expect regular exposure to numerous critical procedures and a vast range of complex pathology. We have access to excellent accredited non-ED rotations such as Anaesthesia, Paediatric Medicine, General Medicine and Cardiology. We are a close-knit team of FACEMs who are committed to the career development of our registrars and to providing a supportive training environment.
The city is diverse, lively, affordable and a great place to live. It is renowned for its mountain bike park, river walks, large number of restaurants and cafes, plus easy access to surf beaches and the Ruahine and Tararua mountains. Commutes are short and there are excellent schools in the city. There is plenty to do locally and with its central location it is also easy to get away and enjoy all the major attractions of the Lower North Island, including the ski fields of Ruapehu, the wineries of the Hawkes Bay and Martinborough, or the capital city of Wellington.
Painga | What's in it for you
We are committed to supporting our trainees as they progress through the ACEM training programme. Our Registrars enjoy a weekly, structured, protected teaching programme which is consultant led and delivered using an array of teaching strategies and features dedicated cultural competence, cultural safety and paediatric emergency medicine teaching.
Ideal applicants will have completed at least 6 months in Emergency Medicine, and be post-graduate year 3 or above. You must be eligible to register for General Scope with the Medical Council of New Zealand.
Come and join us
Employing over 2500 people, MidCentral offers a supportive work environment that accepts and values all employees.
The MidCentral region offers an excellent lifestyle for families with scenic spots for hiking and mountain-biking, great schools and tertiary institutions. With the mountains, city and sea at your doorstep, you’ll get to taste the best of both worlds – the perfect blend of rural and city living.
Benefits
- An encouraging learning environment where you will continue to grow and be challenged
- A professional and supportive culture and team setting
- Fulfilling and challenging work with great lifestyle options
- Tailored wellness programmes
To view the position description and/or apply for the role (by submitting your cover letter and CV), please click “APPLY NOW.”
Lindy Chivell, Recruitment Officer
Medical Administration Unit
Private Bag 11036
Palmerston North
Ph: + 64 6 350 8828
Fax: + 64 6 350 8627
For further information about the position please contact:
Lindy Chivell (RMO Recruiter) on +64(0)63508828 or lindy.chivell@midcentraldhb.govt.nz
Dr Chris Underwood (Director of Emergency Medicine Training)
Chris.underwood@mdhb.health.nz
Or
Dr Aidan Murray FACEM (Registrar recruitment co-lead)
Aidan.murray@mdhb.health.nz
Or
Dr Kasia Hunt FACEM (Registrar recruitment co-lead)
kasiah@mdhb.health.nz
MidCentral actively seeks Māori into our workforce to reflect the community we serve.
Some positions are defined as a Core Children’s worker under the Children’s Act and require full safety checks completed before employment commences.
