Clinical Dietitian at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Hutt Valley, Lower Hutt
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role
Nau mai, haere mai ki Te Whatu Ora - Capital, Coast & Hutt Valley District
Location: Hutt Hospital
Service: Dietitian Team, ORA Therapies
Contract: Fixed Term 12 months (Parental Cover), Full Time (1.0 FTE / 40 hours per week)
Salary: $88,627 - $110,210
Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role
We are looking for a Dietitian to join our team of dietitians at Hutt Hospital to cover a 12-month parental cover starting April 2025.
The successful applicant will provide nutrition care for adult patients with a wide range of nutrition diagnoses in a variety of clinical settings, which may include inpatients, outpatients and primary health. The caseload may include acute medical and rehabilitation adult inpatients and outpatient clinics with common referrals including enteral feeding, malnutrition, oral nutrition support and gastrointestinal issues. In addition, some primary health care clinics which covers Type 2 Diabetes referrals. The specific areas of practice will be confirmed with the successful applicant depending on their knowledge and level of experience. The post-holder will represent Dietetics on multi-disciplinary teams. This position could be suitable for a motivated, proactive new graduate or an experienced dietitian.
Mō tō mātou rōpū - About our team
Our Dietitian Team at Hutt Hospital is comprised of eight clinicians supported by a Professional Lead. We work across paediatric and adult caseloads in acute, rehabilitation, outpatient and community settings. We are a fun and social group. We offer a supportive workplace culture with a commitment to your on-going professional development. This includes; a comprehensive orientation programme, training and study opportunities, and peer support.
Moū - About you
You will be a NZ Registered Dietitian with current annual practicing certificate with prescribing endorsement. You must be able to demonstrate sound clinical reasoning, good communication skills, flexible problem solving approach and the ability to build strong working relationships. Excellent time management and prioritisation skills are a must. We expect a commitment to and understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its application to health, as well as a willingness to work towards improving health outcomes for Māori.
E pā ana ki a tatou - About us
Here at Capital, Coast & Hutt Valley District we embrace diversity and welcome applications from all people, including all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, disability and religions. A workforce that is diverse and inclusive means that we are better positioned to understand and serve our community.
Capital, Coast & Hutt Valley District are pro-equity health organisation, with a particular focus on Māori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community.
To find out more about us click on the following links:
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Me pēhea te tuku tono - How to apply
Click the apply now button to send your application directly to us. For further information on this role please email Philip.Adamson@tewhatuora.govt.nz and indicate the job title and vacancy number in the subject line.
Please note, we will be reviewing applications when received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.
Ma tini, ma mano, ka rapa te whai
By joining together we will succeed
Ngā taipitopito tūranga mahi | Job details
Employer: | Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Hutt Valley |
Location: | Lower Hutt |
Position type: | Contract/Temp Full time |
Category: | Health |
Date listed: | 31-Jan-2025 |
Salary range: | |
Closing date: | 16-Feb-2025 |
Reference: | AH015-25 |
Attachment: | No File Attached |
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Website: | http://www.huttvalleydhb.org.nz/ |
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