The Christchurch Intensive Care Department is a large team consisting of over 120 Nursing staff, 19 Registrars and10 Specialists. We also have a number of support staff within the department.
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Nursing:
The ratio for Intensive care patients is 1:1 and high dependency patients is 1:2. The nursing staff provide cover on 12 hour shifts, 24/7.
Registrars:
We have 19 Registrars that generally fall into two levels. "Advanced Trainee and Basic Trainee Registrars". We have 6-12 month runs, with two intakes; being 2nd week in December and the 2nd week in June.
Colleges:
Technologists:
We currently have 6 Technologists for ICU / CICU. They have a wide range of duties which include maintaining equipment, helping with patient transfers and procedures. They are also responsible for the Burwood Spinal & Home Ventilation Service
Links:
Quick Links:
RMO Information
Careers Website
Medical Council of New Zealand
New Zealand Immigration