Clinical Dietitian

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora - Whanganui District
- Dietitians
- Casual

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 have the opportunity for a motivated Dietitian to join a dynamic and progressive team as a casual Clinical Dietitian in our Dietitian team at Whanganui Hospital. This could include working on inpatient wards and/or outpatient and community work based on availability, skills and needs of the service. It is a perfect role for maintaining a good work-life balance, whilst valuing your Dietetic skills.

**About the Team/Service/ Location**

The services our team provides include hospital inpatient wards, specialist outpatient clinics and community services inclusive of diabetes, paediatrics, oncology, surgical, general medicine, cardiovascular, enteral feeding, nutrition support, rehabilitation, weight management and mental health. This job requires working closely with other clinical dietitians as well as a part of a wider multi-disciplinary team. Excellent time management, adaptability and communication skills are essential for this role.

This role will report to the Clinical Manager Dietitians

**About you**
- You must be a qualified NZ registered dietitian and hold a current Annual Practicing Certificate
- Have a Dietitian Prescriber Endorsement on your APC.
- Have 2-3 years previous experience or demonstrate potential for working in a hospital/DHB setting.
- Hold the legal right to work in New Zealand
- Physically fit and able to lift (as per patient handling guidelines)
- Motivated to maintain high level of knowledge and skill
- Hold a Full New Zealand Driver's License
- Enjoy working alongside other MDT members with a transdisciplinary team approach.
- Able to build strong relationships with the clients and whanau and community networks.
- Demonstrate leadership skills.
- Good communicator, written and oral.
- Motivated to maintain high level of knowledge and skill
- Able to supervise students and junior dietitians as required.
- Cultural sensitivity

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