Thames Dietitian

Where you'll be working:
Thames Hospital

The details:
Permanent, Full time and part time options considered

Be part of the national transformation in Health

Join our great dietetic team for the opportunity to work alongside our clients throughout their health journey

Te whiwhinga mahi | The Opportunity
We are looking for a Dietitian to be based at Thames Hospital.

The role is varied and involves work in inpatients, outpatient clinics, and community home visits covering the area from Waihi and Huntly to the Thames Coast.

The role provides exposure to a variety of clinical scenarios, including patients experiencing malnutrition, gastro disorders and long term conditions like diabetes and you will be carrying out assessment and implementation of enteral feeding regimes.

This role is self-directed and well supported by Dietitian and multi-disciplinary team colleagues with years of experience.

This permanent position is full time 1.0 FTE (40 hours per week), however options to work full time or less than 40 hours per week may be considered.

Click here to view the position description.
(Please note position descriptions can only be viewed on the Te Whatu Ora - Waikato website.)

Mō tātou Ratonga | About our Service

Thames is the gateway to the Coromandel Peninsula renowned for its pristine beaches, bush walks and laid-back vibe whilst being only 90mins drive from 3 major cities - Auckland, Tauranga and Hamilton.

Allied Health is a department of the Waikato district that provides Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Speech & Language Therapy, Dietetic, Audiology & New Born Hearing screening, Social Work, and Psychology services.

Staff within these professions are all involved in direct client care and work in a wide range of situations to improve the health and wellbeing of the people they work with.

Their work includes people who are acutely unwell in hospital, or requiring rehabilitation for serious illness or injury, people who have chronic illness or disability and need to improve functional independence and quality of life.

Allied Health staff work in partnership with individuals and their family/whanau to facilitate relationships and a smooth journey through the healthcare system.

A wide range of education, training and learning opportunities are offered to our allied health staff, for more information click here.

Mōu | About you

We are looking for capable, team-focused dietitians to provide dietetic interventions to patients in rural, community and outpatient settings across the Waikato region.

We will consider applicants with a range of experience.

You will work in partnership with other members of the multidisciplinary team to support patients, so we are looking for someone who understands the value of compassionate and collaborative working.

Required skills & experience you will need to be considered for this role:

Knowledge and understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

New Zealand Dietitians Board registration and current annual practicing certificate (or in the process of obtaining). Applicant will also have Dietitians Prescriber status.

An ability to live and lead the Waikato district values of Whakamana (Give and earn respect), Whakarongo (Listen to me; talk to me), Mauri Pai (Fair Play), Whakapakari (Growing the good), Kotahitanga (Stronger Together).

A commitment to achieving excellent clinical and business outcomes based on quality service delivery and outstanding and empathetic patients care.

An ability to work autonomously completing comprehensive clinical assessments, as well as use adult teaching principles to engage health consumers.

A strong team focus, and excellent communication and inter-personal skills.

A full New Zealand drivers license.

This position is Children's Worker, as defined by the Children's Act (2014), and as such appropriate screening will be conducted.

Ko wai mātou | Our Organisation
Te iwi Ngakaunui - People at Heart

Whakamana - Give and earn respect

Whakaronga - Listen to me; Talk to me

Mauri Pai - Fair play

Whakapakari - Growing the good

Kotahitanga - Stronger together

It is not very often something happens that is big; like, really big. Big to the point that it will touch the lives of every single person in the country. That is what we are talking about here.

The provision of Health in Aotearoa New Zealand, and how its run is about to change in a big way.

Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand and Te Aka Whai Ora - Māori Health Authority will together shape the delivery of Health services in Aotearoa New Zealand for generations to come, and will form the core of a modern and integrated service looking after the needs of all our Whānau.

We are dedicated to achieving health equity for Māori and other priority populations. We are a Crown entity and an active partner in Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand is guided by Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to upholding the articles.

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