Clinical Dietitian at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Hutt Valley, Lower Hutt

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Location:  Hutt Hospital

Contract: Fixed Term, Part Time, 0.8 FTE

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we're building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence.

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Dietitian to join our team at Hutt Hospital in a fixed term position to cover parental leave. The successful applicant will provide nutrition care for adult and paediatric patients with a wide range of nutrition diagnoses. The caseload may include adult inpatient with common referrals including parenteral nutrition, enteral feeding, malnutrition, oral nutrition support and wound healing in clinical areas of which may include ICU, surgical, medical and children's ward. The paediatric caseload may include inpatients and outpatients clinics with common referrals including food allergies, faltering growth, problem feeding, and enteral nutrition. The specific areas of practice will be confirmed with the successful applicant depending on their knowledge and level of experience. Experience in enteral nutrition and some parenteral nutrition would be desirable

About the Team/Service/ Location

Our Dietitian Team at Hutt Hospital is comprised of ten 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 supervision support.

About you

You will be an experienced NZ Registered Dietitian with current annual practicing certificate with prescribing endorsement. The ideal applicant will have at least two years of practice with experience working in a clinical role. You must be able to demonstrate sound clinical reasoning, good communication skills, 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.

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is 'the weaving of wellness'. We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations. We embrace diversity and welcome application from all people, including all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, and disability. A workforce that is diverse and inclusive means that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We are pro-equity health organisation, with a particular focus on Māori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community.

How to Apply

To apply please click 'apply now.' All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal.

If you have any questions about the role, please contact Philip.Adamson@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advertisement.