Clinical Dietitian

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Taranaki; Taranaki; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Taranaki is seeking a qualified dietitian to join our clinical team at Taranaki Base Hospital in New Plymouth. The role supports adult inpatient wards and outpatient clinics, working within multidisciplinary teams to improve health outcomes for our community.

Permanent, 1.0 FTE (80 hours per fortnight), open to new graduates. You will develop clinical skills across settings, with opportunities to advance practice and contribute to patient care.

Qualifications

• Must be a registered and practicing dietitian in New Zealand.
• Current Annual Practising Certificate required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Work within the dietetic service as part of multidisciplinary teams in inpatient wards and outpatient clinics.
• Provide clinical dietetics care to adults across the lifespan.
• Support and contribute to patient care plans and health outcomes.
• Collaborate with other health professionals across Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Taranaki services.

Skills

Clinical dietetics

Adult inpatient care

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

Bachelor of Dietetics

Annual Practising Certificate (NZ)

Registered Dietitian with NZ Dietitians Board

Job description

Clinical Dietitian Taranaki, Permanent, 1.0FTE available (80 hours per fortnight)Open to New Graduate DietitiansUse and grow your skills in clinical dietetics to support health outcomes for our communityGain 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.

About the Team/Service/Location

Youll 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.

About you

Are you a qualified and registered dietitian who is able to practise in NewZealand 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 a current Annual Practicing Certificate.
• 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 NewZealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service ourcommunity.We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.