Registrar Critical Care (non-training)

New Zealand Government

Registrar - Critical Care | Timaru Hospital

We are seeking a motivated and capable Registrars to join our supportive Critical Care team at Timaru Hospital, located in the heart of South Canterbury.

Timaru offers a unique opportunity to develop your clinical skills in a hands-on environment, with excellent consultant support, a strong teaching culture, and meaningful clinical responsibility from day one.

About the Role

As a Registrar, you will work closely with experienced consultants and be exposed to a wide range of acute and critical care presentations.

This role offers:

  • Direct mentorship from senior clinicians
  • Increased autonomy with appropriate support
  • Exposure to diverse and complex clinical cases
  • Dedicated exposure to Anaesthetics, working alongside Anaesthetists in theatre
  • Opportunities to actively participate in clinical decision-making and service delivery

Key Responsibilities

  • Deliver high-quality clinical care within Critical Care services
  • Work collaboratively with Consultants and multidisciplinary teams
  • Participate in theatre sessions alongside Anaesthetists
  • Contribute to weekly teaching and ongoing education sessions
  • Engage in clinical meetings, case discussions, and quality improvement activities

What We're Looking For

  • A Registrar with strong general clinical skills and sound clinical judgement
  • Ability to work effectively within a team in a fast-paced environment
  • Excellent communication and patient-centred care approach
  • Confidence to take on clinical responsibility with appropriate support
  • Commitment to ongoing professional development and learning

What We Offer

  • Close, approachable consultant support with genuine teaching investment
  • Broad clinical exposure in a smaller hospital setting (you won't be 'one of many')
  • A supportive, collegial team culture where your contribution is valued
  • Weekly protected teaching and active clinical education
  • Dedicated Anaesthetics experience to broaden procedural skills
  • Opportunity to rapidly build confidence, capability, and leadership skills

Why Timaru?

Timaru offers an enviable lifestyle balance - combining affordable living with easy access to mountains, lakes, and the coast. Enjoy short commutes, a strong sense of community, and a relaxed pace of life without compromising on clinical experience.

If you are looking for a role that offers real clinical exposure, strong support, and the opportunity to grow quickly as a Registrar, we would love to hear from you.

For more information, please contact

Sharna Lange

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