Clinical Dietitian

Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand; New Plymouth; Hybride; NZD 65 000 - 85 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Taranaki District Health Board in New Plymouth is seeking a qualified Clinical Dietitian to join our team on a permanent, 1.0 FTE basis (80 hours per fortnight) at Taranaki Base Hospital.

You will work with inpatients on adult wards, contribute to nutrition care across settings, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to improve health outcomes for our community.

Open to New Graduate Dietitians; registration with NZ Dietitians Board including endorsed Dietitian Prescriber scope is required.

Qualifications

• Holds current practice registration with the NZ Dietitians Board including endorsed scope of practice as a Dietitian Prescriber.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Responsabilités

• Work in inpatient wards and outpatient clinics supporting clients with a range of health challenges across the lifespan.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of health professionals.
• Contribute to nutrition care across adult inpatient wards at Taranaki Base Hospital.

Connaissances

Verbal communication

Written communication

Autonomy

Teamwork

Formation

NZ Dietitians Board registration

Description du poste

• Clinical Dietitian Taranaki, Permanent, 1.0FTE available (80 hours per fortnight)
• Open to New Graduate Dietitians
• Use and grow your skills in clinical dietetics to support health outcomes for our community
• Gain valuable experience in a range of settings

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.

About the Role

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Taranaki is seeking a dietitian with experience in clinical dietetics to join our team.

The successful applicant will work at Taranaki Base Hospital in New Plymouth. Clinicians from the dietetic service work as part of multi-disciplinary teams in inpatient wards and outpatient clinics, supporting clients with a range of health challenges across the lifespan. This role is covering adult inpatient wards.

You’ll enjoy the support of a dedicated team of 10 highly skilled dietitians, and regular interactions with other health professionals across Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Taranaki services.

For more information on living and working in Taranaki click here

About you

Are you a qualified and registered dietitian who is able to practise in New Zealand who would embrace an exciting opportunity? Do you share in our vision and our values, and will you ensure that our patients feel supported and cared for throughout their journey with us?

To be considered for this role, applicants must:

• Hold current practice registration with the NZ Dietitians Board including endorsed scope of practice as a Dietitian Prescriber.
• Have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Have the ability to work autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Recent clinical dietetic experience greater than one year is preferred, but not essential. Knowledge of foodservice dietetics would be an advantage.

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community.We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.