Clinical Dietitian

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• Do you have an interest in working in a fast-paced inpatient setting working with medical patients?
• Have you been looking for a position that offers on-going professional development and the chance to work in a supportive, friendly team?

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 Roles

We are seeking two dedicated and passionate New Zealand Registered Dietitians to join our dynamic, supportive, and self-motivated Nutritional and Dietetics Service team at Auckland City Hospital. We have a full-time (40 hours a week) and part-time (20 hours a week) roles available Monday to Friday with rostered weekends. We are also open to discuss flexible option with the possibility of two part-time roles to suit your needs. Both roles offer a fulfilling and permanent opportunity to make a real difference in patient care while working in a collaborative and enriching environment, both roles will see you:

• working in partnership with an individual and their whānau to provide nutrition assessment and education
• develop and progress your clinical skills and knowledge in the comprehensive management of medical patients
• make positive contributions to patient care within our Nutrition and Dietetics team whilst ensuring a thorough clinical reasoning process
• optimize patient experience by utilizing your excellent interpersonal communication skills
• implement individual intervention and monitoring plans tailored for client needs
• collaborate with team members and other work groups to achieve our service objectives
• work on developing positive working relationships with our clients / patients, whānau / family.

About the Team/Service/ Location

Our team is made up of passionate and supportive dietitians who are dedicated to advocating for our patients and enhancing nutrition-related outcomes within our community. We consist of 26.7 FTEs, working across both inpatient and outpatient settings. These roles are based at Auckland City Hospital.

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About you

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
• Ideally have at least two years post graduate experience preferably working within the acute setting
• 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 

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For more information about this role please contact Eirean Gamble (Clinical Lead) on eireang@adhb.govt.nz

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

How to Apply

Advertising closes: Sunday 27 April 2025 at Time 11:59 pm (New Zealand standard time).

To apply please click on the ‘Apply’ tab below and submit your application online attaching your updated CV and Covering Letter.

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If you have any queries about accessibility, or technical issues with the online process, please contact Vaidehi Sharma - Recruitment Consultant at Vaidehis@adhb.govt.nz quoting ref #ADHB22602 to discuss how we can best support your application.

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