Emergency Medicine Registrar (non‑training)

About the role

Timaru Hospital is seeking two Emergency Medicine Registrars (non‑training) to join its busy Emergency Department. The role offers substantial clinical responsibility, direct mentorship from senior consultants, and a supportive provincial hospital environment.

Key responsibilities

• Provide high‑quality clinical care to patients presenting to the Emergency Department.
• Collaborate with consultants, RMOs, nursing staff and multidisciplinary teams.
• Assume increasing levels of clinical responsibility appropriate to experience.
• Participate in weekly teaching sessions and ongoing education.
• Engage in regular clinical meetings, case discussions and service‑improvement activities.
• Contribute positively to a supportive team culture focused on excellent patient care.

Required profile

• Strong, broad‑based clinical skills with sound clinical judgement.
• Excellent interpersonal communication and patient‑care abilities.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Enthusiasm, adaptability and willingness to take on clinical responsibility.
• Genuine interest in ongoing learning and professional development.

Required skills

What we offer

• Close mentorship from experienced senior clinicians.
• A wide variety of clinical presentations in a hands‑on learning environment.
• Weekly teaching sessions and regular clinical education opportunities.
• A supportive and collegial department culture.
• Opportunities to develop procedural and leadership skills.
• A lifestyle‑friendly location offering genuine work‑life balance.