Senior Outpatient Dietitian – Acute Allied Health
Part Time 0.9FTE, Permanent
Remuneration as per the PSA Allied Health MECA guidelines
We have a great opportunity for an experienced dietitian to join our close knit and innovative outpatient team, based at Middlemore Hospital. Our team is responsible for the nutritional management of clients and families with chronic diseases such as diabetes, chronic kidney disease, obesity or progressing through our bariatric surgery pathway. This role will suit someone who has previous experience working with people with chronic kidney disease and/or diabetes.
The ideal applicant is self-motivated and enjoys working in a flexible and challenging environment, has great communication skills, able to think outside the box, efficient in time management, and enjoy working both independently and as part of a strong quality-focussed team. You will also be involved with dietetic student training, coaching and mentoring of new members of the team and expected to participate in service development and project work.
Essential:
- BCapSc or BSc, and Post Grad Dip Diet or MSc Dietetics (or equivalent as recognised by the NZ Dietitians Board).
- NZRD with current annual practicing certificate
- 5 years clinical experience in the relevant area of practice
- An ability to relate and communicate clearly on difficult and complex matters with a range of healthcare professionals, patients, and dietetic colleagues
- Clinical teaching experience
- Cultural awareness and understanding
- Self-motivated and enthusiastic
Benefits:
- Refund of your annual practising certificate cost as per MECA guidelines
- Support towards the cost your Dietitians New Zealand subscription
- Professional development opportunities
- Discounted Services as part of our work perks
Please apply online by clicking on the “Apply Now” button below.
To review the position description, please click here. If you have further questions regarding this role, you can contact Amy Lin in the Recruitment Centre at Amy.Lin@middlemore.co.nz or 092760044, Ext: 58680.
Job number: CMH202513849
Applications close: 24 January 2025
At Counties Manukau Health people and their lives matter to us. We are a values based and inclusive organisation that is committed to delivering the best health outcomes for our community. To help us achieve this we need a workforce that reflects the population we serve. We strongly encourage applications from all backgrounds who share our values and have a passion to work in our community and would greatly value seeing applicants from our Maaori and Pacific communities. We are also committed to our Disability Strategy, which focuses on people with disabilities; they are our patients, whaanau, community and our staff - all carefully considered in our action plan. Together we will improve the accessibility needs for everyone who has a disability. Our values are Valuing Everyone- Whakawhanaungatanga , Kind –Manaakitanga, Together –Kotahitanga, Excellent- Rangatiratanga. If these are your values too, then join us today.
