Clinical Dietitian

Invercargill - New Zealand

Monthly Salary: $ 88627 - 110210

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Clinical Dietitian Southland Hospital Permanent Full-Time

Broaden and grow your clinical skills in a supportive environment while enjoying the lifestyle Southland offers.
Salary: $88627 $110210

This is an exciting opportunity to join our dedicated Allied Health team and provide dietetic care in a dynamic hospital environment. Based in Invercargill youll work primarily across acute inpatient wards supporting patients with complex nutritional needs and providing the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patient wellbeing and outcomes. This role is open to recent graduates.

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

As a Clinical Dietitian at Southland Hospital youll deliver evidence-based nutrition care across a broad and varied caseload. The role is primarily based in acute medical surgical and rehabilitation wards with opportunities to support paediatrics and outpatient clinics. There will also be the opportunity to be involved with student learning and service development activities

Youll work closely with multidisciplinary teams to optimise patient outcomes through nutritional assessment care planning and education. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your expertise across multiple specialties while contributing to quality initiatives and service improvement.

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About the Team/Service/ Location

Youll join a small supportive and experienced Dietetics team that collaborates closely with Allied Health Nursing and Medical colleagues across the Southern district. We offer strong professional support regular peer supervision and links to the wider network at Dunedin Hospital.

Southland offers a friendly community affordable living and easy access to stunning natural landscapes from Fiordland and the Catlins to Queenstowns adventure playground. For more information on living and working in Southland click here

About you

To succeed in this role you will:

Hold registration with the New Zealand Dietitians Board and a current Annual Practising Certificate with prescribing endorsement
Demonstrate strong clinical reasoning and communication skills
Be adaptable proactive and committed to delivering patient-centred care
Bring cultural competence and a collaborative approach to working in multidisciplinary teams

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

To apply please click apply now. All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal by 19th October. If you have any questions about the role please contact James Boyd

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process before the closing date of this advert.

Clinical Dietitian Southland Hospital Permanent Full-TimeBroaden and grow your clinical skills in a supportive environment while enjoying the lifestyle Southland offers.Salary: $88627 $110210This is an exciting opportunity to join our dedicated Allied Health team and provide dietetic care in a dy...