Critical Care Head of Department, Hamilton

Relocate to New Zealand! Waikato Hospital, Critical Care - Hamilton, New Zealand Permanent - 40 Hours per week (1.0 FTE)– Rostered with call duties Base Salary: ASMS collective range $185,380 to $267,980 plus Allowances Superannuation 6% of total remuneration Based on 40 hours or more per week and 10+ years’ Intensivist experience, total package approximately $350,000 to $530,000CME NZ$16,000 per year with 10 days CME leave For an indication of your individual remuneration package, please do not hesitate to contact us. About the role The Critical Care Department at Waikato Hospital is on a considerable growth path to reform and expand the tertiary Critical Care service for our region. We are based in Hamilton and serve the middle of the North Island, New Zealand. Our tertiary catchment is approx. 1.2 million people. As a result, we are looking for FCICMs to come and join this exciting opportunity to be a part of a team working to revitalise the Waikato Critical Care unit.About the Team/Service The Critical Care Department at Waikato Hospital is a 16 bed ICU with an open 12 bed HDU soon to merge to a 28 bed mixed acuity closed department. Our teaching hospital provides all major tertiary services including a major trauma centre, cardiothoracic surgery, neurosurgical and regional burns care in addition to a busy general and paediatric intensive care. We also operate a retrieval service by both air and road for critical care patients.About Hamilton Waikato Hospital is a major regional hospital in Hamilton and is a leading tertiary teaching hospital located in Hamilton, New Zealand, serving as the regional hub for the Midland area, which includes the Waikato, Bay of Plenty, Lakes, Tairawhiti, and Taranaki districts. With around 722 inpatient beds, 22 operating theatres, and a dedicated outpatient clinic and procedure centre, Waikato Hospital provides comprehensive hospital services, including radiology, laboratory, and pharmacy. As a major teaching hospital with affiliations to the University of Auckland, University of Waikato, and Wintec, it offers a dynamic learning environment and access to research opportunities. The hospital is equipped with advanced diagnostic and treatment facilities located on the Waiora Waikato Hospital Campus, with both road and air ambulance support.Hamilton, where Waikato Hospital is situated, is a vibrant city nestled alongside the scenic Waikato River, offering a perfect mix of nature and culture. Explore the stunning Hamilton Gardens, home to themed gardens from Italy to Asia, or visit the Waikato Museum to delve into the region's rich history. The city also boasts the Hamilton Zoo, where you can walk through an aviary filled with native birds. Hamilton is a lively hub, with a variety of cafes, restaurants, and bars, along with events like rugby, cricket, and the famous National Agricultural Fieldays and Balloons over Waikato festival. With its vibrant atmosphere and proximity to outdoor adventures, Hamilton is an ideal place to live and work.About you Required skills and experience you will need to be considered for this role: Hold or be eligible to hold vocational registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand in the scope of practice of Intensive Care Medicine, or equivalent, and must be of good standing. Hold FCICM qualification or equivalent such as EDIC, EDAIC or FFICM with CCT.How to Apply To apply please click“ Apply online ” or apply via our Waikato Careers website by clicking here. All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal. #J-18808-Ljbffr