Expressions of Interest - 2020 Training Year - Cardiothoracic and Vascular ICU Senior House Officer - 25 May 2020 start
Work in Auckland in 2020 and see why it is loved by so many:
- Consistently ranks as one of the most liveable cities in the world
- Highly diverse and multicultural - Auckland (Tamaki Makaurau) has more than 200 ethnic communities
- Energetic nightlife, burgeoning restaurant scene, and an abundance of cultural and leisure activities
- Experience the East and West Coasts of Aotearoa New Zealand within a short drive, and hike in the Hunua or Waitakere Ranges on your days off
Why train as a Cardiothoracic and Vascular ICU Senior House Officer:
- Gain ICU exposure at an introductory level
- Provide care to patients following cardiothoracic and vascular surgery, heart and lung transplantation, and mechanical cardiac and respiratory support; on ECMO support; and with acute cardiogenic shock and massive pulmonary embolism
- CVICU has CICM accreditation and this could count as your foundation time
- Regular weekly teaching on core ICU topics
- Gain skills in assessment, problem solving, treatment plans; crisis management; procedural skills including ultrasound guided central venous cannulation; communication skills working in an MDT; research and audit
Please note:
- The CVICU SHO run is only for 6 months duration. Should you be appointed to this position you will need to make plans for the commencement of the 2021 training year and apply for suitable positions accordingly. It is expected that (subject to satisfactory performance) CVICU SHOs will progress into either their first ICM registrar position, or in selected circumstances, into an Anaesthesia SHO position. Candidates wishing to do this will need to apply for these positions during the 2020 Annual Recruitment Cycle in April-May where positions for the 2021 training year will be advertised nationally.
Eligibility and how to apply:
- Required experience: 24 months HO
- Preferred: some exposure to acute care and commitment to ICM training
- We are here to help you every step of the way. To help us make this easy for you, please include all of the required documents with your application as only complete applications will be considered.
- For any queries regarding the application process, rosters, run descriptions, or what it's like living in Tamaki Auckland please contact Lisa Zheng, Recruitment and Allocations Consultant; lisa.zheng@nra.health.nz
The Northern Regional Alliance on behalf of the DHBs is committed to seeing Aucklanders from every community and background share in a healthier future. To help us achieve this we need a talented diverse workforce that reflects the population we serve. We strongly encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds who share our values and would greatly value seeing applicants from our Maori and Pacific communities
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