Urgent Care Registrar – Kenepuru Accident and Medical Clinic

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Location: Kenepuru Hospital, Porirua

Contract: Permanent

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we’re building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence.

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity to join the team at Kenepuru Accident and Medical Clinic and join the NZ College of Urgent Care training programme.  We have two RMO roles within the department, both working 0.75FTE (30 hours per week).  If you are interested in the role, and completing the Urgent Care training programme, but wish to work different hours than this please indicate this in your cover letter as there may be opportunity for variation of hours.

Wellington Region RMO positions are rotational across Wellington and Hutt Valley Hospitals, however this run will remain based at Kenepuru Accident and Medical Clinic throughout your training program.  This role is available for immediate start, and the NZ College of Urgent Care training program can be started at any time (there is no cut-off date for applications). 

RMO salaries are calculated based on relevant previous years of experience and the average weekly hours of work as set out in the relevant run description. For the current salary bands, please refer to either the Specialty Trainees of New Zealand (SToNZ) or NZ Resident Doctors’ Association (NZRDA) Multi-Employer Collective Agreements.  There is no requirement for junior trainees to work night shifts.

About the Team

Kenepuru Accident and Medical Clinic (KAMC) is one of the only Urgent Care Clinics within Health New Zealand| Te Whatu Ora.  We operate 24/7, 365 days per year and are the only Urgent Care clinic to do so in the Greater Wellington area. 

The clinic supports the northern corridor of the Capital Coast catchment area, in particular the Porirua community.  We are passionate about serving the local community and assisting with avoiding ED presentations where clinically appropriate and providing after hours medical care where needed.  We see over 35,000 patients per year with a wide range of ages, clinical presentations and acuity.

KAMC is an accredited training facility for the NZ College of Urgent Care.  KAMC currently has a medical roster that is a mixture of SMOs, contractors, RMOs and a collective contract with Porirua GPs who contribute to the roster.  The department is has grown its SMO workforce over recent years, enabling the team to support two trainees on their training program.

Trainees are encouraged and supported to attend relevant conferences and courses, and leave is provided for this purpose. Training costs associated with meeting the NZCUC training requirements are met by the employer.  We also provide a range of in house simulation and training, including the option for supernumerary shifts with other departments to develop clinical skills and knowledge.

About you

This role is suitable for Resident Medical Officers who will be PGY3 or above by role commencement date.

Candidates must have at least 6 months of previous experience working within Emergency Medicine or Primary Care.

You must have eligibility for general or provisional general registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand. Information on the process of application for this can be found on their website.

You will need to be a NZ or Australian citizen or resident, or have an appropriate visa to be eligible to live and work in NZ - information available on the Immigration New Zealand website.

Please note - important information for overseas graduates who are applying: 

MCNZ's method of primary source verification is the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates’ Electronic Portfolio of International Credentials (ECFMG’s EPIC) service.

If you are successful in obtaining a role in New Zealand, you will be required to have your primary medical degree verified through EPIC. Before MCNZ will start processing your application, you must have had your documents verified by EPIC. If you have would like more information about primary-source verification, please see MCNZs website or EPIC’s FAQ webpage.

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is ‘the weaving of wellness’. We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations. We embrace diversity and welcome application from all people, including all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, and disability. A workforce that is diverse and inclusive means that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We are pro-equity health organisation, with a particular focus on Māori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community.

How to Apply

To apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal. If you have any questions about the role, please contact 

RMO_Recruitment@ccdhb.org.nz

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

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