Job Description
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role
· Registrar - Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Taranaki, Permanent Fulltime from July 2025
- 60-64.9 hours per week
· We are seeking to appoint a Registrar to our Obstetrics and Gynaecology Service. The maternity arm of our hospital comprises of a:
6 bed delivery suites with 4 adjoining antenatal beds;
14 post-natal beds; and
A 6 cot Neonatal Unit accepting premature infants from 28 weeks gestation.
Gynaecology patients are cared for in our surgical ward.
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
· The duration of this run is 6 – 12 months and is accredited as a training position for specialist qualification for the RANZCOG
Clinical responsibilities:
- Responsible to their Consultant for the day-to-day clinical management of the team’s patients. After hours the RMO is responsible to the on-call Consultant for all the patients in the secondary obstetric and gynaecology service.
- Required to attend to any medical emergency when on call.
- Required to attend Consultant ward rounds when performed within ordinary hours.
- Attendance at outpatient clinics as required by the Consultant.
- Elective theatre lists shall be scheduled and posted in theatre by midday the previous day or midday Friday in the case of Monday lists.
- Participate in theatre sessions as required by the Consultant or diploma requirements.
About the Team/Service/ Location
Our Obstetrics and Gynaecology team consists of 6 SMO’s, 1 MOSS, 4 Registrars and 4 House Senior Officers and includes a mixture of full and part time positions.
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About you
- You will be registered or be eligible for general or provisional registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand
- You are PGY3 or more and have completed at lease 6 months in a O&G run at House Officer level or greater
- You are looking to be part of a fun, supportive team with a strong community focus
- You want to live in a city that has a wide range of outdoor activities and have great work life balance
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 Monday 5th May 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Abbey Osborne, Resident Medical Officer Unit Support Manager via email Abbey.Osborne@tdhb.org.nz.
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.