Clinical Leader Nutrition & Dietetics

## Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Based in Greymouth
• Permanent 0.5FTE (20 hours per week)
• Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principlesof Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system thatserves all New Zealanders.
• Aboutthe Role
• We are seeking a passionate andinnovative Dietitian to join our Allied Health Team as Clinical Leader in Nutritionand Dietetics.As Clinical Leader you willprovide day-to-day clinical, professional, and cultural leadership to the Nutrition& Dietetics team ensuring equity of care and evidenced based practice forour community. You will work closely with the Allied Health Leadership Teamsupporting the Allied Health Team Managers in clinical aspects of recruitment,onboarding, professional development and waitlist management. You willcontribute to the strategic planning of Allied Health including development ofthe Rural Generalist Capability Framework.Te Tai o Poutini West CoastNutrition & Dietetics Team consists of three (2.3FTE) dynamic clinical Dietitiansbased in Greymouth, who support our community throughout the West Coast(Karamea to Haast). The team covers all aspects of in-patients, out-patientsand community settings, working within a Rural Generalist model of care.This role also supports clinicalpractice and the connection between Health New Zealand and Dietitians at WestCoast Health (Primary Health Organisation) and a registered Nutritionist at TeMana Ora Community and Public Health.
• Aboutyou
• You will be a New ZealandRegistered Dietitian with a minimum of five years clinical experience (ideallywith a basic understanding of Enteral / Parenteral Nutrition, Diabetes, Oncology,Surgical Nutrition and Gastroenterology) with a passion for leadership and developingthe profession, ensuring equity of systems and evidence based practice in theRural setting.Other desirable attributesinclude :
• Experience with clinical teaching, training and development of staff
• Experience in quality / service improvement activities
• Experience in people leadership or management is desirable
• Competency with te ao Māori, tikanga, and te reo Māori or a commitment to starting your journey and taking ownership of your learning and growth
• Workingfor Health New Zealand
• HealthNew Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is 'the weaving of wellnesses'. We're dedicated to ensuringexcellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa / New Zealand. The Equity WorkProgramme at Health NZ focuses on helping everyone in the health system thinkabout equity when they do their work. It also promotes the cultural changeneeded for the whole system to reach equity in health outcomes.Our people are at the heart ofeverything we do. Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers andhonouring our equal employment opportunity obligations.Weparticularly welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled,and rainbow communities.
• Howto Apply
• To apply for the role please click 'applynow.' All applications must be submitted through our onlinecareers portal. If you have any questions aboutthe role, please contact
• Alex Jay
• at
• To beeligible for this role you must hold the legal right to work and live in NewZealand you do not hold the legal right to live and work in New Zealand yourapplication will be declined
• Please note, we will be reviewing applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process before the closing date of this advert therefore we encourage you to apply early.
• | Location : | Greymouth |

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