Paediatric Registrars, Tauranga Hospital

at  Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty

TAURANGA HOSPITAL

In line with the National Recruitment Programme, we are keen to hear from Registrars looking for a new opportunity commencing January 2025 through to January 2026, as an Paediatric Registrar.
The Paediatric Registrar positions are accredited for Basic Training in General Paediatrics by the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP).
Applications are open from 10 May to 10 June 2024 for the 2025 training year that starts in January - however, we may have roles available with an immediate start as well.

ABOUT HEALTH NEW ZEALAND - TE WHATU ORA | BAY OF PLENTY

Health New Zealand – Te Whatu Ora is the Government organisation that provides publicly funded universal health care in Aotearoa New Zealand.
‘Te Whatu Ora’ translates to ‘the weaving of wellness’; which is what we are all about in our holistic and cross-disciplinary delivery of world-class healthcare to 5 million Kiwis across the country.
Situated in the sunny eastern coast of New Zealand’s North Island, the Bay of Plenty really is just that, offering vast golden sand beaches, bush clad mountains, lush farmlands and more. Its pleasant climate means that the area has become a favourite for holiday makers, retirees and those looking for a different lifestyle outside of the main cities.
Te Whatu Ora – Health New Zealand, Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty is spread across a vast geographical area and centred across two hospitals based in Tauranga and Whakatāne. We serve a population of approximately 308,000 for the major population centres of Tauranga, Katikati, Te Puke, Whakatāne, Kawerau and Ōpōtiki. Te Whatu Ora Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty is one of the Bay of Plenty’s largest employers with over 4000 staff.
We are dedicated to building a team that thrives on diversity and inclusion, welcoming individuals from all walks of life and backgrounds.

The Paediatric Department offers eight Paediatric Registrar positions. These are suitable for Paediatric trainees with at least six months of Paediatric experience. Previous Neonatal experience is desirable but not essential. Our positions are accredited for up to two years of Basic Training with the RACP. They are also suitable for advanced trainees in specialties needing Paediatric experience, such as Emergency Medicine or Anaesthesia.
The Paediatric Department is a busy supportive department of 15 SMO’s and two Fellows on the consultant roster. We provide an excellent opportunity to gain first-hand experience in managing a wide range of acute Paediatric presentations. We have an active education programme.
Tauranga Hospital has a 22 bed General Paediatric ward, a four bed Paediatric Day Stay Unit, and a 12 bed level 2 Neonatal Unit. Registrars are rostered in supervised outpatient clinics and are on an eight person roster that includes day shifts, evenings, long days and nights with a 1:8 frequency.
Eight SHO positions are also available for those with no prior Paediatric experience. Registrars help provide supervision to SHO’s along with the consultant Paediatric staff (see separate advertisement for the SHO position).