Clinical Dietitian

**Vacancy No***:
**TAR04414**

Nau mai, haere mai ki Te Whatu Ora Taranaki

Location: Taranaki Base Hospital, New Plymouth

Service: Physical Health Inpatient Wards

Contract: Permanent, 1.0FTE (80 Hours per fortnight)

Te Whatu Ora Taranaki (formerly Taranaki District Health Board) is a large organisation (2,400 staff) operating in the exciting, changing Health sector to a population of 116,600 people. To hear more about our culture view the video on our careers page.

Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role

An expansion of our inpatient physical health services has created exciting new opportunities for skilled allied health clinicians. As a Dietitian, you will work across acute and non-acute inpatient wards within a multidisciplinary team to help individuals optimise their nutritional intake and provide education on diet related to their condition. You’ll have a voice in shaping this new service, and you’ll have regular supervision and support with continuing professional development.

Mō tō mātou rōpū - About our team

Te Whatu Ora Taranaki employs approximately 350 allied health professionals across its services, and we’re growing our inpatient physical health rehabilitation team by 60%. You will be joining a friendly team that is diverse in skills and experience, a team that welcomes collaboration, and that values the contribution of each team member. Our team provides rehabilitation care across acute and non-acute inpatient wards, and we’re happy to support other teams to ensure their success.

The Dietetic team is a small, but growing, team offering services to adult and paediatric patients in the inpatient wards and outpatient clinics. This exciting new role will primarily work in the older people’s health and rehab ward, with in-reach to the other acute wards depending on patient acuity and referral volumes.

Moū - About you

You will need to have:

- New Zealand registration with NZ Dietitians Board and a current Annual Practicing Certificate
- The ability to work collaboratively with others to provide integrated assessment and treatment to clients with a diverse range of challenges.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with all levels of staff.
- A passion for ongoing learning and development, and the ability to share, support and develop others.
- At least 12 months experience working in a clinical setting with adult patients (hospital)
- Full drivers license.
- Working visa/NZ residence (as appropriate)

E pā ana ki a tatou - About us

At Te Whatu Ora Taranaki, we believe having workforce that is diverse and inclusive means that we are better positioned to understand and serve our community. We are a pro-equity Health Organisation, with a focus on Māori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community.

When you choose to work with us, we will offer you:

- A comprehensive orientation and induction to our organisation and your department
- Access to clinical training and education
- Up to date facilities
- Opportunities to participate on local project and regional collaboration teams
- Professional development

Please click here to view the job description.

Why Taranaki?

Taranaki boasts some of New Zealand’s most iconic natural landscapes like Mt Taranaki and many adventure activities. The rugged and wild coastline is home to more than 12 world-class surf breaks. Taranaki is a place where you can ski and surf in the same day. For a more relaxing experience, there are many walks (bush, coastal or mountain) as well as art trails, festivals and award-winning museums and galleries and a thriving café culture. Click here to read more information about Taranaki.

Me pēhea te tuku tono - How to apply

Ma tini, ma mano, ka rapa te whai

By joining together we will succeed

**Applications close 15 September