Advanced Clinician Dietitian

**Do you want to increase your experience in working with patients with kidney disease?**:

- **Have you been looking for a position that offers on-going professional development and the chance to work in a supportive, friendly team?**

**Ko wai mātou | Our Organisation**

We are Te Whatu Ora Te Toka Tumai Auckland. We provide health and disability services to more than half a million people living in central Auckland, regional services for Northland and greater Auckland, and specialist national services for the whole of New Zealand. Our main sites are Auckland City Hospital, Greenlane Clinical Centre and Starship Children’s Hospital, located in central Auckland.

We are part of Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand, the overarching organisation for New Zealand’s national health service. Te Whatu Ora leads the day-to-day running of the health system, with functions delivered at local, district, regional and national levels.

We are committed to upholding Te Tiriti o Waitangi and providing culturally safe care. We value role modelling manaakitanga as demonstrated by Ngāti Whātua in the gifting of their whenua on which our hospitals stand. We aspire to having a workforce reflective of the communities we serve and achieving equitable outcomes for all.

**Te whiwhinga mahi | The Opportunity**

We have a secondment opportunity available for an experienced **New Zealand Registered Dietitian** interested in stepping into an **Advanced Clinician or Senior Renal Dietitian role.** **This role is part of the inpatient Dietitian team and would see you working **permanent, part-time** **(28 hours /week) Monday to Friday, with the option of roster weekends. This is an opportunity to join our dynamic and supportive **Renal team** within the **Nutrition and Dietetics Service** based at **Auckland City Hospital**. This role will see you working closely with the Renal Service providing nutrition care for patients with chronic kidney disease including pre-dialysis, dialysis, renal transplant and kidney stone prevention in both the outpatient and inpatient settings.

The role is ideal for a dietitian with excellent communication, organisation skills and ability to work independently as part of a dynamic team.
- Provide advanced clinical practice and implement evidence-based standards of practice
- Lead the development of local pathways, protocols and guidelines
- Provide clinical teaching and support to all relevant stakeholders including patients/clients, family whanau, staff and students, and other health professionals.
- Evaluate service requirements and implement clinical research and audits
- Provide advanced clinical resource both locally and regionally

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**Nga Pūkenga Motuhake | Important Skills**

As the ideal person for this role you will have the following skills and attributes:

- New Zealand Registered Dietitian with a current Annual Practicing Certificate
- Full, clean NZ Drivers’ License
- Be a great connector of people and ideas
- An understanding of bicultural issues and commitment to the Treaty of Waitangi
- Ability to work collaboratively with a range of professional groups in a multidisciplinary setting
- Effective time management, flexibility, prioritisation and organisation skills
- Drive, energy and initiative with excellent communication and interpersonal skills

**Ko wai mātou | Our Organisation**

We are Te Whatu Ora Te Toka Tumai Auckland. We provide health and disability services to more than half a million people living in central Auckland, regional services for Northland and greater Auckland, and specialist national services for the whole of New Zealand. Our main sites are Auckland City Hospital, Greenlane Clinical Centre and Starship Children’s Hospital, located in central Auckland.

We are part of Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand, the overarching organisation for New Zealand’s national health service. Te Whatu Ora leads the day-to-day running of the health system, with functions delivered at local, district, regional and national levels.

We are committed to upholding Te Tiriti o Waitangi and providing culturally safe care. We value role modelling manaakitanga as demonstrated by Ngāti Whātua in the gifting of their whenua on which our hospitals stand. We aspire to having a workforce reflective of the communities we serve and achieving equitable outcomes for all.

**He aha ngā painga o tēnei mahi mōu | Why you will enjoy working here**

Te Toka Tumai Auckland is one of the leading healthcare providers in New Zealand offering a wide range of tertiary and quaternary clinical services to a large and diverse population. We have state of the art facilities and provide our services from three hospitals - Auckland City Hospital, Starship Children’s Health and Greenlane Clinical Centre.

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**Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply**

**Immigration/Visa S