The department supports a rural population of 107,000 and the catchment area stretches from Stewart Island to Te Anau and Queenstown. The open plan design supports 21 beds and a raised central work station, providing visibility to most clinical areas. It includes a de-contamination area, seclusion room and negative pressure room. It also has a five bay ambulance port and is located 50 metres from a helicopter pad. As part of the unique design of the hospital, ED is co-located with the Fracture Clinic and Medical Imaging and in close proximity to Critical Care, Operating Theatres and Security.

The 30,000 ED presentations per annum will be managed by a full team of 3 ED Specialists, 8 Medical Officers and 6 House Officers. We are currently looking for Senior Consultants or Medical Officers to join the team. You will be expected to work a 24 shift pattern. The Medical Officer should have at least 4 years post-graduate experience including 3 years full-time emergency experience. The successful applicants will preferably have achieved EMST/ATLS, ACLS or APLS.

Southland is home to two of New Zealand's National Parks and within close proximity of four ski fields, three major rivers, Stewart Island, the Catlins coastline and Fiordland. You can enjoy a diverse range of leisure activities from skiing in winter to trout fishing and hiking in summer. Invercargill itself is a family friendly city with excellent educational and sporting facilities and offers a low cost lifestyle.

The permanent positions offer attractive remuneration, relocation assistance and CME allowance. Overseas applicants must be eligible for registration with Medical Council New Zealand.