Clinical Dietitian (Hospital-Based)

OttoBauthentic; uMgeni Local Municipality; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 480,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Additional clinical training through Critical Point

Supportive private practice environment

Job summary

OttoBauthentic is looking for a motivated Dietitian to join their hospital-based team in KwaZulu-Natal. The successful candidate will provide high-quality nutrition care to patients across various specialties, including ICU and oncology.

This role involves close collaboration with medical teams and participation in ICU ward rounds. Candidates must have a degree in Nutrition & Dietetics, be a registered Dietitian, and possess 3-5 years of clinical experience.

The position offers the opportunity for additional training and professional growth in a supportive private practice environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years of clinical experience.
• Strong communication and counselling skills.
• Must have own vehicle and valid license.

Responsibilities

• Nutritional assessment and management of hospital inpatients.
• ICU nutrition support including enteral and parenteral nutrition.
• Clear communication with doctors and nurses.

Skills

Nutritional assessment

Clinical experience

Teamwork

Communication skills

Counselling skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Nutrition & Dietetics

Registered Dietitian with HPCSA

Job description

We are looking for a motivated and clinically confident Dietitian to join our hospital-based team, working mainly across Life Hilton Hospital and Lenmed Hospital, as well as surrounding units.

The role involves providing high-quality clinical nutrition care to a wide range of patients, including ICU, surgical, medical, nephrology, elderly care, oncology, and metabolic disease patients. The Dietitian will be expected to assess patients, develop appropriate nutrition care plans, monitor progress, and communicate clearly with doctors, nursing staff, patients, and families.

The candidate will work closely within the multidisciplinary team, including participation in regular ICU MDT ward rounds, ensuring that nutrition forms an active and valuable part of patient management.

Key responsibilities

• Nutritional assessment and management of hospital inpatients.
• ICU nutrition support, including enteral and parenteral nutrition considerations.
• Management of surgical, medical, nephrology, geriatric, and metabolic disease patients.
• Clear communication with doctors, nurses, patients, and families.
• Participation in MDT discussions and ICU ward rounds.
• Accurate documentation, follow-up, and continuity of patient care.
• Building strong professional relationships with referring doctors and hospital teams.
• Promoting excellent patient-centered nutrition care across the hospitals.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Nutrition & Dietetics or related field
• Registered Dietitian with HPCSA
• Minimum 3-5 years of clinical experience
• Strong communication, teamwork, and counselling skills
• Must have own vehicle and valid license - NB

The ideal candidate should be professional, compassionate, organised, clinically curious, and comfortable working in a busy hospital environment. Strong communication skills and the ability to work well within a multidisciplinary team are essential.

As part of our commitment to developing clinical excellence, the successful Dietitian will receive additional clinical training through Critical Point, facilitated by Dr Lauryn Hill. This training covers critical care nutrition, nephrology nutrition, and surgical nutrition. Upon completion, the Dietitian will become accredited through Critical Point as a Dietitian who has received advanced clinical training. The full cost of this training is borne by the practice as part of our commitment to upskilling our clinical team and enhancing the level of care provided to our patients.

This is a valuable opportunity for a Dietitian who wants to grow in the hospital clinical nutrition space and be part of a dynamic, supportive private practice team.