Diabetes Specialist Dietitian at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Taranaki, Taranaki

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Nau mai, haere mai ki Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Taranaki

Taranaki Whanui He Rohe Oranga - Taranaki Together, A Healthy Community

 

Te Kaupapa – Mission

Improving, promoting, protecting and caring for the health and wellbeing of the people of Taranaki.

We are looking for people that share our vision by providing the best care for our people and our community. We have a responsibility to see the whole picture, the whole community, in terms of health and to support everyone working in Taranaki to do the best job they can in a world of constant change.

Taranaki  - A place like no other

Taranaki boasts some of New Zealand’s most iconic natural landscapes like Mt Taranaki and many adventure activities. The rugged and wild coastline is home to more than 12 world-class surf breaks. Taranaki is a place where you can ski and surf in the same day.  For a more relaxing experience, there are many walks (bush, coastal or mountain) as well as   art trails, festivals and award-winning museums and galleries and a thriving café culture. Click here to read more information about Taranaki.

For further information on our international recruitment and what we offer Click here and find out how to make a difference somewhere different.

E pā ana ki a tatou - About us

At Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Taranaki we are committed to recognising the value our people bring to our organisation within a supportive team of healthcare professionals that provide comprehensive care to our patients.

We believe having workforce that is diverse and inclusive, we are a pro-equity Health Organisation and this means that we will be better positioned to understand and serve our community.

When you choose to work with us, we will offer you:

·     A comprehensive orientation and induction to our organisation and your department

·     Access to clinical training and education

·     Up to date facilities, Have a look at

·      Project Maunga - our New Facilities currently under construction check this out on our website www.tdhb.org/maunga.shtml

·     Opportunities to participate on local project and regional collaboration teams

·     Professional development

Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role

Up to 1.0 FTE available, with job sharing a possibility

Diabetes Specialist Dietitian - Fixed Term - Health NZ Taranaki

We have an amazing opportunity to join the Taranaki Diabetes Integrated team as a Diabetes Specialist Dietitian, covering parental leave. This role is a dietetic role requiring knowledge and skills in all aspects of diabetes care. The Diabetes Specialist Dietitian is a core clinical position that supports people living with diabetes and their whānau. In line with our new model of integrated care, the role will work collaboratively across partner organisations from multiple locations including the hospital environment, community and within general practice clinics.

You will provide dietetic assessment, intervention and education that is effective and responsive to the holistic needs of people with diabetes and their family/whanau, where patient voice remains central in their journey towards self-management. You will carry a caseload of patients and provide cover as required for your colleague(s) to ensure delivery of an equitable service for patients throughout Taranaki.

Your creativity, and relationship building skills will be utilised to increase engagement with priority groups.

The ability to deliver quality nutrition education for diabetes management is considered a core competency for this role, enhancing the health provider community’s understanding of effective nutrition intervention for people with diabetes.

You will have excellent interpersonal skills, problem-solving abilities and the ability to challenge, inspire, influence, enable and encourage others.

Please click here to view the job description

Moū - About you

·     Are a NZ Registered Dietitian with a current annual practising certificate

·     Have Dietitian Prescriber Endorsement

·     Have a full and current drivers’ licence

·     Have a minimum of five years’ postgraduate experience in clinical, primary care and community settings

·     Have recent clinical experience in diabetes management

·     A commitment to achieving health equity for Māori

·     Have the ability to work autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team

·     Have experience in patient and staff education

Do you share in our vision, our values and will ensure our patients feel supported and cared for throughout their journey with us?

If you want to make an application click on "Apply Online" from within this page.

For further information, Please contact Brenda Szabo – Professional Lead for Dietetics if you would like any additional information on 06 7537751 or via email; brenda.szabo@tdhb.org.nz

Applications Close 04 October 2024

Ma tini, ma mano, ka rapa te whai

By joining together, we will succeed