Dietitian - Greymouth
Based in Greymouth
- Permanent, part time 0.9FTE (36 hrs)
- Hours of work are between Monday - Friday 0800 -1630
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we're building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whanau-centred care, and excellence.
About the Role
We are looking for a New Zealand Registered Dietitian to join our small team of enthusiastic, energetic and dedicated multidisciplinary professionals. This role would be ideal for a recent graduate or someone who is looking for a change of scope or change in lifestyle.
We have a small team of Dietitians who are an integral part of the Allied Health and wider Te Tai o Poutini West Coast team. This role will give you the opportunity to further your experience working across a range of specialties and advance your practical skills with a rural generalist approach, and opportunity to travel around the beautiful West Coast.
About the Service
Te Tai o Poutini West Coast Nutrition Dietetics Team consists of three (2.3FTE) dynamic clinical Dietitians based in Greymouth, who support our community throughout the West Coast (Karamea to Haast). The team covers all aspects of in-patients, out-patients and community settings, working within a Rural Generalist model of care.
This role is also within the wider West Coast Nutrition Dietetics team connecting with Dietitians at West Coast Health (Primary Health Organisation) and a Registered Nutritionist at Te Mana Ora Community and Public Health.
About you
You will be a New Zealand Registered Dietitian with a passion for rural health (or a willingness to learn). You will provide excellent clinical care, be self motivated and able to work autonomously or within a team with an ability to relate and communicate clearly with a range of healthcare professionals, patients, and dietetic colleagues.You will be able to manage a caseload that may present a variety of medical conditions, cultural requirements and rural challenges. A full driver - s licence and dietitian prescribing endorsement are essential.
Other desirable attributes include:
- Experience working within multi and inter-disciplinary teams
- Experience in quality /service improvement activities
- Competency with te ao Maori, tikanga, and te reo Maori or a commitment to starting your journey and taking ownership of your learning and growth
Working for Health New Zealand
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is 'the weaving of wellnesses'. We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand. The Equity Work Programme at Health NZ focuses on helping everyone in the health system think about equity when they do their work.It also promotes the cultural change needed for the whole system to reach equity in health outcomes.
Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations.
We particularly welcome applications from our diverse Maori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.
How to Apply
To view the position description and/or apply for the role please click - apply now. - All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal before 11:59pm on Sunday 7th September. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Alex Jay at Alexandra.jay@tewhatuora.govt.nz