Dietitian

Wairarapa Hospital

Permanent Fulltime

Allied Health Services

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

We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Dietitian who wants to apply their skills in a small hospital setting.

If you enjoy variety and working in a small team with great collegiality we have the role for you.

In this role you will provide safe and clinically effective patient / client assessment and intervention.

You will be competent at prioritising a diverse caseload and working closely alongside allied health, nursing and medical colleagues to deliver efficient and timely clinical intervention.

You will have well developed education skills, and be able to effectively share nutrition knowledge with other health professions and groups.

This is a permanent full time position working 80 hours per fortnight (1.0 FTE) Monday to Friday.

However if you are looking for part time or fixed term work please call to discuss options.

About the Team / Service / Location

Allied Health Dietitians at Wairarapa Hospital provide dietetic services for children and adults across a range of settings, including inpatient, outpatient and community.

Dietitians are an integral part of the multidisciplinary team and you need to be comfortable to work closely with other disciplines to provide best clinical management across a variety of presentations.

You will be part of a small local dietetic team with strong collegial networks regionally and nationally.

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About you

To be successful in this role you will need a minimum of 3 years clinical practice, including experience in paediatrics and nutrition support.

Excellent communication skills are essential, together with the ability to work effectively and autonomously as a Dietitian and to actively contribute to multidisciplinary client care.

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand.

We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community.

We welcome applications from our diverse Maori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

How to Apply

To apply please click "apply now."

All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal by

• pm, 30 November

If you have any questions about the role, please contact Max Goodall, Allied Health Manager , Allied Health Wairarapa

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