Paediatric Cardiologist – Starship Children’s Health, Auckland, New Zealand

Position: Paediatric Cardiologist

  • Full-time position for fixed term period of up to 12 months
  • Start date negotiable but ideally commencing July 2023

Te Toka Tumai | Starship Child Health is a dedicated paediatric healthcare service and major national teaching centre, providing whānau-centred care for tamariki/children and rangatahi/young people. Starship is part of Te Whatu Ora Te Toka Tumai Auckland and provides a wide range of complex medical, surgical, cardiac and mental health services for children and young people throughout New Zealand and the South Pacific. Starship aims to lead the nation in providing world class equitable healthcare, paediatric training and research, in an environment where kaimahi/staff can flourish personally and professionally.

Mō te tūnga | About the role
Starship is seeking a collaborative Specialist to work in for our Paediatric and Congenital Service (PCCS). The Green Lane Paediatric and Congenital Cardiac Service (PCCS) is a national service based at Starship Children’s Health, Auckland. It is the sole provider of cardiology and cardiac surgical services for infants and children with congenital and acquired heart disease for New Zealand and a number of Pacific Island nations. It also provides a foetal and adult congenital cardiology service.

The unit has a catchment population of five million and provides a full range of investigations and procedures with over 400 surgical cases per year. You would be working in a department with 10 other cardiologists 3 cardiac surgeons, 4 cardiology fellows in training and a well-established multi-disciplinary team.

To view the Position Descriptionclick here

Nga Pūkenga Motuhake | Important Skills
To be successful in the role you will be

  • Be qualified as a paediatric cardiologist
  • Have a Vocational Registration with Medical Council of New Zealand or be eligible to become vocationally registered
  • Possess and demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills and enjoy working in a collegial environment
  • Demonstrate interest and potential to actively participate in departmental activities including teaching, audit and research
  • Demonstrated Te Tiriti o Waitangi knowledge and application*

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply
Please click here to submit your application online, outlining your experience and motivation to apply to this role in your covering letter and CV quoting job reference ADHB16647.

If you have any queries about accessibility, or technical issues with the online process, please contact Honey Pillai, Recruitment Consultant at HPillai@adhb.govt.nz

Advertising Closes: 2 April 2023, Time 11:59 pm (New Zealand standard time).

Cardiac Physiologist, Medical Outpatients Department – Whangarei Hospital, New Zealand

Position: Cardiac Physiologist – Medical Outpatients Department (2.0FTE)

 Working with Te Whatu Ora Te Tai Tokerau is about more than just a job. It’s about enjoying coming to work every day, feeling challenged, trusted and supported, whilst enjoying living in a region that has a lifestyle unrivalled in New Zealand.
Te Whatu Ora Te Tai Tokerau is committed to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and holds stewardship for equitable health outcomes for Māori as Tāngata Whenua as the highest priority.

About the role
Achieving the best health outcomes for our patients starts with expecting the best from ourselves, and right now Te Whatu Ora Te Tai Tokerau is looking for experienced and motivated Cardiac Physiologists to join our Medical Outpatient’s Department at the Whangarei Hospital. This is for two full time, permanent positions working 40 hours per week. The Cardiac Physiologist is an allied health, scientific and technical professional who has formally demonstrated an ability to apply expert clinical competence to a highly advanced level of complexity in a defined clinical area within the clinical physiology scope of practice.

This role will:

  • Provide specialist clinical practice within the nominated area
  • Participate in the development / ongoing review of local pathways, protocols and guidelines within the area of practice
  • Provide clinical teaching and support to all relevant stakeholders, including patients and their whanau, students, staff and other health professionals
  • Evaluate service requirements and participate in the implementation of clinical research and audits

Key Requirements

  • BSc in Clinical Physiology or equivalent
  • Recognised Post Graduate Qualification (IBHRE)
  • At least six years post-graduate experience
  • CPRB (and/or international equivalent) Registration with current practicing certificate
  • Current Driver’s License
  • Willingness to travel

Benefits

  • Attractive salary range $90,534 – $94,266
  • Relocation allowance available
  • Make a difference to Northland by providing a much-needed service to the community through travelling clinics.
  • Be a part of a friendly and supportive team environment

Become part of a rapidly developing Cardiology service in a beautiful part of the country offering work, rest and play all in one package.
A career with Te Whatu Ora Te Tai Tokerau will see you action meaningful change in the region we love, and in your professional development – all whilst enjoying everything the stunning North has to offer. You really can enjoy the best of both.

Our people live our Values:
Tangata I te tuatahi People First – People are central to all we do
Whakaute (tuku mana) Respect – We treat others as they would like to be treated\
Manaaki Caring – We nurture those around us, and treat all with dignity and compassion
Whakawhitiwhiti korero Communication – We communicate safely, openly and with respect to promote clear understanding
Taumata teitei (hirangi) Excellence – Our attitude of excellence inspires success, competence, confidence and innovation

Vacancy No: AH22-399
Closes: 5 April 2023

Please click here to apply.

Clinical Nurse Specialist, Cardiology – Northland, New Zealand

Position: Clinical Nurse Specialist – Cardiology (1.0 FTE)

From Whangārei to Dargaville or the Bay of Islands to Kaitaia, there’s nothing routine about working in Northland. Providing healthcare in such a natural and rugged environment provides everyday challenges – but that’s what makes a career here so special. And, we’re lucky enough to enjoy everything this action-packed region has to offer at the end of the day.

Te Whatu Ora Te Tai Tokerau is committed to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and holds stewardship for equitable health outcomes for Māori as Tāngata Whenua as the highest priority.

About the role
Right now, we are looking for an exceptional senior registered nurse to join our cardiology team in the medical outpatient’s department at the Whangarei Hospital.

The purpose of this position is to utilise specialist nursing knowledge and expertise to provide patient centred care, across the continuum of care, to optimise the patient’s journey, improve equitable health outcomes and ensure excellent quality of care is provided to patients and whānau requiring cardiology care.

This is on a permanent full-time basis working 40 hours per week.

Key requirements

  • PDRP at designated senior nursing level or Expert PDRP
  • Minimum of 7 years post graduate experience with at least 3 years nursing in relevant specialty area
  • Relevant PG Diploma in specialty area
  • Demonstrate strong commitment to patient safety, quality improvement and ensuring an excellent standard of care delivery

A career with Te Whatu Ora Te Tai Tokerau will see you action meaningful change in the region we love, and in your professional development – all whilst enjoying everything the stunning North has to offer. You really can enjoy the best of both.

Our people live our Values:
Tangata I te tuatahi People First – People are central to all we do
Whakaute (tuku mana) Respect – We treat others as they would like to be treated
Manaaki Caring – We nurture those around us, and treat all with dignity and compassion
Whakawhitiwhiti korero Communication – We communicate safely, openly and with respect to promote clear understanding
Taumata teitei (hirangi) Excellence – Our attitude of excellence inspires success, competence, confidence and innovation

Vacancy No: NS22-411
Closes: 5 April 2023

Click here to apply

Section Head, Echocardiography – Wellington Regional Hospital, New Zealand

Position: Section Head, Echocardiography
Location: Wellington Regional Hospital
Service:  Cardiology
Contract:  Permanent, Full Time

SalaryNZD$127,106

Kōrero mō te tūranga – About the role
The role of Section Head- Cardiac Sonography is a mixed clinical and management role (50:50) within the Cardiac Physiology team.  The role will contribute to the development of the Cardiac Sonography workforce within Te Whatu Ora, Capital, Coast, and Hutt Valley.

Responsibilities include:

  • Leading a patient focused service delivering a high professional standard
  • Providing professional leadership for the service,
  • Maintaining senior Cardiac Sonography skills
  • Managing the day-to-day workings of the team including leave and rostering, and case load management
  • Supporting local and regional trainee Cardiac Sonographers enrolled in training programmes
  • Facilitating and co-ordinating the on-going professional development of Cardiac Sonographers.
  • Expanding and using knowledge of the other cardiac diagnostic services to identify quality improvements to service delivery locally and where applicable across the Central Region

The Section Head will be based at Wellington Regional Hospital though will work collaboratively with other Cardiac Sonography teams within the Central Region.

Mō tō mātou rōpū – About our team
We are an energetic team of approximately 8 staff who provide Cardiac Sonography services for the Districts.  Services include adult and paediatric in both the inpatient and outpatient setting.  We value ongoing education and skill development and are a very supportive team.

Moū – About you
Someone well suited to the role will have a wide range of expertise in cardiac sonography and will place a high value on self-led learning, maintaining competency and growing current knowledge base through ongoing personal professional development.  They will have experience in peer teaching, mentoring and assessment as well as a proven history of successful professional leadership and operational management. 

You will:

  • Have DMU, GradDip Cardiac-ultrasound, QUT, or equivalent
  • Be registered with MRTB as a Sonographer (cardiac) and maintain an APC, or eligible to register with MRTB without restrictions as a Cardiac Sonographer upon successful employment.
  • Have a minimum of 5 years post registration experience as a Cardiac Sonographer
  • Have valid immigration status
  • Have a clean and current full NZ driver’s license

E pā ana ki a tatou – About us
Here at Te Whatu Ora, Capital, Coast and Hutt Valley we embrace diversity and welcome applications from all people, including all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, disability and religions. A workforce that is diverse and inclusive means that we are better positioned to understand and serve our community.

Te Whatu Ora  is a pro-equity health organisation, with a particular focus on Māori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community.

To find out more about us click on the following links:

Capital and Coast

Hutt Valley

Mental Health, Addiction and Intellectual Disability Service

Me pēhea te tuku tono – How to apply
Click the apply now button to send your application directly to us. For further information on this role please email recruitment@ccdhb.org.nz quoting vacancy number AH049-22.

Your safety and that of our patients is important to us. It is our expectation that you will be fully vaccinated against COVID 19, having received two doses of an approved COVID 19 vaccination.

Ma tini, ma mano, ka rapa te whai
By joining together we will succeed

Applications close 26 March 2023

Position description Apply Now

Interventional Cardiologist – Dunedin, New Zealand

Position: Interventional Cardiologist
Consultant Interventional Cardiologist with TAVI experience – Sabbatical Cover

Salary: ASMS MECA 2022 (NZD 170,369 – 250,560)

  • Dunedin
  • Sabbatical Cover from 5 June to 31 August 2023 (Fixed-term or locum cover for the full period)
  • 1.0 FTE

Mō te tūranga – About the role
Have you thought about moving to Dunedin and joining an environment that offers a better lifestyle and a workplace that is collaborative, progressive and passionate about learning? One of our Interventional Cardiologist is taking a three-month sabbatical from 5 June to 31 August (or a mutually agreed date). This could be the opportunity for you to join us on a fixed-term basis or alternatively you might be looking as to join us as a locum cover. Our Cardiology Department at Dunedin Hospital is situated in a city centre and serves a large geographical catchment area. The hospital has 350 inpatient beds and serves as a teaching and training institution of the University of Otago and has all major specialties. Dunedin provides tertiary level care in neurosurgery and cardiothoracic surgery and the region is well served by an excellent helicopter retrieval service.

The appointee would need to have expertise in the management of coronary intervention for stable, unstable, and emergency coronary disease presentations, performance of TAVI and share clinical responsibility for the Cardiography service provided by the Te Whatu Ora Southern at Dunedin Hospital. Skills in cardiac MRI would be advantageous.

Additionally, you will take part in the general cardiology roster covering acute cardiology/CCU, and in-hospital consultations. You will also provide outpatient clinics both on-site and off-site at regional and rural hospitals, supervision and reporting of diagnostic services (exercise stress testing, Holter monitors, ambulatory blood pressure monitors etc,). Implicit is the teaching and training of medical students, house officers and registrars.

Mōu ake – About you
Appointed specialists will possess the FRACP or an equivalent qualification allowing a vocational registration with the NZ Medical Council. We are able to provide support in applying or renewing previous vocational registration. Applications from overseas Physicians who had previous vocational registration are welcomed and a start date will be negotiated with registration and immigration requirements taken into consideration. For further information or to discuss please contact, Agatha Chen, Recruitment Advisor – Senior Medical Officers, Phone: +64 3 470 9604 or email:agatha.chen@southerndhb.govt.nz

Mō mātou – About us
Te Whatu Ora – Southern has the largest geographical coverage of all the New Zealand regions, providing services to 350,000 people in diverse communities. We take pride in all the services we provide, and our aim is to improve, promote and protect the health of our region. We believe that our dedicated and passionate staff are a significant driving force behind the achievement of these standards, and we need more like-minded people to help us continue providing for our community in Dunedin.

Utu whānui – Salary range
This role belongs to the ASMS Collective Agreement and falls between the Step 1 ($170,369) and Step 15 ($250,560 p.a prorata)

Rā mōnehu – Closing date: Friday, 31 March 2023.
Due to the fast-paced nature of what we do, our vacancy close dates may be subject to change. Don’t delay, make sure you apply as soon as possible.

Tono ināianei – Apply now
For a job description or further information, please contact, Agatha Chen, Recruitment Advisor – Senior Medical Officers with your CV.Phone: +64 3 470 9604 or email:agatha.chen@southerndhb.govt.nz.

At this time, we are not accepting agency candidates without prior discussion or agreement.

If you currently work for Te Whatu Ora- Health New Zealand – Southern, please apply for this role via our internal careers site, found here: Pulse > Applications > Corporate > SuccessFactors

Pre-employment checks
In the interests of protecting our people and our patients, all appointments will be subject to the following:

  • Occupational health assessment
  • Police vetting / Ministry of Justice safety checks
  • Serious misconduct checks (previous Public Service departments and statutory Crown entities only)

Covid vaccination requirements
New employees of Te Whatu Ora Southern will need to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, which includes two doses and a booster dose of an approved vaccine. If you are unable to receive a COVID-19 vaccine or booster for any reason, please indicate this in your cover letter so we can discuss this with you further and establish if you meet any criteria for an exemption.

To apply
We only accept online applications. Please apply via our website: https://careers.southernhealth.nz/job-invite/20585/

Cardiologist Imaging Consultant – Waikato Hospital Hamilton, New Zealand

Position : Cardiologist Imaging Consultant

Be part of the national transformation in Health

Te whiwhinga mahi | The Opportunity

Two opportunities exists for a specialist Cardiologists with expertise in cardiac imaging to join an established and progressive team based at the Waikato Hospital, Hamilton, New Zealand.

Mō tātou Ratonga | About our Service

Waikato Hospital is a tertiary referral and teaching cardiac centre providing a wide range of adult cardiac services including cardiac surgery for the Midland Region (900,000 people).

The successful applicants will join a well-established and dynamic team of fifteen Cardiologists and five Cardiac surgeons. The department is a leading national centre for structural heart disease intervention, and are developing a pioneering cardiac imaging service across the Midland region, including Cardiac MRI, CT coronary angiography, structural heart disease CT, nuclear cardiology, stress echocardiography and 3D TOE.

Mōu | About you

You will be required to hold or be eligible for provisional vocational / vocational registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand.  This role offers the right candidates a hugely varied and interesting career with the opportunity to innovate and develop as a leader combined with the opportunity to live in a beautiful part of the country which offers wonderful opportunities for a family and/ or an outdoor enthusiast.

Ko wai mātou | Our Organisation

Te iwi Ngakaunui – People at Heart

  • Whakamana – Give and earn respect
  • Whakaronga – Listen to me; Talk to me
  • Mauri Pai – Fair play
  • Whakapakari – Growing the good
  • Kotahitanga – Stronger together

Te Whatu Ora – Health New Zealand and Te Aka Whai Ora – Māori Health Authority will together shape the delivery of Health services in Aotearoa New Zealand for generations to come, and will form the core of a modern and integrated service looking after the needs of all our Whānau.  We are dedicated to achieving health equity for Māori and other priority populations. We are a Crown entity and an active partner in Te Tiriti o Waitangi. Te Whatu Ora – Health New Zealand is guided by Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to upholding the articles.

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply

To apply, view the position description or to find out more about the role visit

https://adhbrac.taleo.net/careersection/.wai_ext/jobdetail.ftl?lang=en&job=WAI23680

We are only accepting online applications via the above website. Click and apply now!

Closing date: 1 May 2023

COVID-19:

A national Vaccination Policy which includes COVID19 is under development. In the interim, a Health and Safety Risk Assessment against the requirements of the role will apply to unvaccinated candidates and employees and appropriate risk mitigation (e.g. extra PPE, RAT testing) may be taken as a result. Please note that when a Vaccination Policy is introduced it will apply to this role and need to be supported.

Cardiac Sonographer – Northland DHB, New Zealand

Position : Cardiac Sonographer

From Whangarei to Dargaville or the Bay of Islands to Kaitaia, there’s nothing routine about working in Northland. Providing healthcare in such a natural and rugged environment provides everyday challenges – but that’s what makes a career here so special. And, we’re lucky enough to enjoy everything this action-packed region has to offer at the end of the day.

Te Whatu Ora Te Tai Tokerau is committed to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and holds stewardship for equitable health outcomes for Māori as Tāngata Whenua as the highest priority.

About the role

If you’re looking for the right opportunity to create positive, healthy change, then we’re looking for you. Right now, we have opportunities for two Cardiac Sonographers to join our general recruitment team at the Whangarei Hospital in a permanent 1.0 FTE, 40 hours per week position.

The primary function of this position is

  • To perform timely and appropriate echocardiograms
  • To ensure that all Echoes of concern are escalated to and reviewed by the Cardiologists in a timely manner.
  • To participate in and maintain a comprehensive, high quality, efficient Cardiac Echocardiography service for Te Whatu Ora Te Tai Tokerau. (This will include travel to peripheral hospitals).
  • To be an autonomous practitioner capable of high-level and accurate reporting of Echo studies.
  • Ideally to be capable of both adult and paediatric studies and to have experience in transoesophageal echocardiography and stress echocardiography.
  • To participate in and lead the ongoing education and development of other members of the team
  • To participate in and be an effective team member of the Medical Service.
  • Maintain professional standards
  • To maintain the equipment, records, daily work plan and the general tidiness of the echo examination area
  • engage in regular review and professional development

Key requirements to be successful

  • A recognised/accredited academic qualification
  • NZ recognised professional registration
  • Minimum 3 years of experience in the field of cardiac sonography
  • Ability to work independently and cooperatively in a multidisciplinary team
  • Willingness to travel
  • Current driving license

Benefits:

  • Professional development opportunities
  • Flexible working arrangements
  • Relocation allowance available
  • Working in the beautiful Northland provides the opportunity to enjoy a lifestyle unrivalled in New Zealand

A career with Te Whatu Ora Te Tai Tokerau will see you action meaningful change in the region we love, and in your professional development – all whilst enjoying everything the stunning North has to offer. You really can enjoy the best of both.

Our people live our Values:

Tangata I te tuatahi People First – People are central to all we do

Whakaute (tuku mana) Respect – We treat others as they would like to be treated

Manaaki Caring – We nurture those around us, and treat all with dignity and compassion

Whakawhitiwhiti korero Communication – We communicate safely, openly and with respect to promote clear understanding

Taumata teitei (hirangi) Excellence – Our attitude of excellence inspires success, competence, confidence and innovation

Vacancy No: AH23-002

Apply at:  https://careers.northlanddhb.org.nz/apply/AH23-002