“Old age is not a disease - it is strength and survivorship, triumph over all kinds of adversity, trials and illnesses.”
Do you have a passion for working with older people?
Do you enjoy working integrally as part of a multidisciplinary team?
You will work in partnership with our medical, nursing, and allied health colleagues in an environment where teamwork is prioritized, valued, and the patient is at the heart of everything we do.
Te whiwhinga mahi | The Opportunity
We have a permanent
Senior Dietitian role in Older Peoples Health
available for an experienced
New Zealand Registered Dietitian
who would be keen to join our dynamic and supportive
Nutrition and Dietetics Service
based at
Auckland City Hospital. This role is part of the inpatient Dietitian team and would see you working
permanent, full-time
(40 hours/week) Monday to Friday, with roster weekends. This role will primarily be
based on our acute care of the older adult wards :
Proactively work with a complex caseload delivering high-quality outcome-focused innovative care, applying evidence-based practice, interventions, and education.
Enhance your skills and knowledge in the comprehensive management of a variety of patients.
Receive support to lead clinical education and quality improvement initiatives.
Work in partnership with an individual and their whānau to provide client care.
Optimize patient experience by utilizing your excellent interpersonal communication skills.
Collaborate with team members and other work groups to achieve our service objectives.
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.
6+ years post-graduate clinical experience preferably working within a clinical dietetic 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, prioritization, and organization skills.
Drive, energy, and initiative with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
For more information about this role please contact
Eirean Gamble (Clinical Lead)
at
eireang@adhb.govt.nz.
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.
Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply
Immigration/Visa Support
Immigration NZ has introduced a new Accredited Employer Work Visa system from 4 July 2022. For some positions, this includes a clear pathway to residency. And of course, for successful candidates offered a position with us who require a Work Visa, we will provide support with their Visa application. Here is a link for more information on the Immigration NZ Accredited Employer Work Visa.
The remuneration for this position is covered by a collective agreement (PSA Allied, Public Health Scientific Technical MECA).
Salary Range (Depending on experience):
Designated Role step 1 $111,240 to designated role step 3 $122,570.
Advertising closes:
Tuesday 07, January 2025 at 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.
If you have any queries about accessibility or technical issues with the online process, please contact
Vaidehi Sharma
-
Recruitment Consultant
at
Vaidehi.sharma@Tewhatuora.govt.nz
quoting ref # ADHB22205
to discuss how we can best support your application.
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