Great work environment:
- Top-class junior colleagues
- Relaxed and collegial
- A stable and skilled nursing service
- One-to-one interaction with Consultants (no Registrars) on most runs
- Do lots of procedures
- Very few staff shortages
- Digital Radiology – no searching for x-ray films!
- Same-day echocardiograms and CT scans for inpatients
- MRI scanner
- Intranet guidelines
- DHB-funded ACLS, APLS, EMST, BASIC and airway training courses
- Diploma in O&G and Paediatrics
- Subspecialty House Surgeon runs in ED, O&G, ENT, Anaesthetics, Paediatrics and Psychiatry
- All runs include exposure to ICU
- IM service includes Renal, Cardiology, Rheumatology, Neurology, Endocrinology, Gastroenterology, Oncology, Respiratory and ID/Micro
- All surgical sub-specialties except neurosurgery and cardiothoracic
- Recently rebuilt hospital including spacious ED, luxurious ICU and Medical Unit with 21 single rooms, each with ensuite
- Highest patient satisfaction scores in New Zealand.
Great educational program:
At least four hours of teaching per week, including:
- Weekly GP-run Grand Rounds
- Weekly House Surgeon Grand Rounds
- Weekly Radiology Cases
- Monthly Pathology Cases
- Weekly House Surgeon-specific teaching
- Fortnightly "Breakfast Club," focusing on how to be a good doctor and lead a happy life
- Monthly peer review for second- and third-year SHOs.
Great Region
The sunniest region in New Zealand (2400+ hours/year)
- Surrounded by three National Parks
- Beautiful beaches
- Fishing and diving
- Kayaking
- Tramping (hiking)
- Less than 2 hours to the nearest ski field
- Vibrant city shopping
- Great restaurants and vineyard cafés
- Low crime rate
- Bustling Saturday Market
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Great work environment:
- Relaxed and collegial
- One-to-one interaction with excellent Consultants (no Registrars)
- Do lots of procedures, including a minor- ops clinic
- Digital Radiology no searching for x-ray films!
- Same-day CTs for inpatients
- Intranet guidelines on almost every condition
- Subspecialty House Surgeon run in Gynae/Paediatrics
- Protected theatre time on surgical runs
- All House Surgeons get broad sub-specialty and High-dependency Unit experience
- Excellent RMO management
- Easily manageable nightshifts
- The top-equal ranked NZ centre for interns
Great educational program
Four teaching sessions per week, including:
- Radiology cases
- House Surgeon-specific teaching
- Internal Medicine journal club
Great region
- Population 41,000 – escape from the hassles of a big city
- The sunniest region in New Zealand (2400+ hours/year)
- Warm, dry summers
- 40+ wineries - home of world-renowned Sauvignon Blanc
- Great tramping (hiking) and mountain-biking in the Wither Hills and Richmond Range
- Short drive to a swimming beach
- Raft down the Gowan River
- Sail, tramp, bike, kayak, dive or fish in the spectacular Marlborough Sounds
- Approx. 1½ hours drive to Nelson, whale-watching in Kaikoura and skiing
- For a groovy weekend fly to Wellington for $64 (ferry $59)
- Annual outdoor concerts, festivals, air-show and the awesome Rainbow Rage
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