Job Description
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role
Clinical
Paediatric Dietitian - Wairau hospital
This position offers a unique opportunity to support and improve the health and well-being of children across the region through specialised nutritional care.
- Permanent, part time 0.7FTE with 56 hours per fortnight
- Independent and MDT working with children and their whanau
- Join our
supportive and friendly teams
Ngā mōhiohio e pā ana ki ēnei mahi (About these positions)
We
are looking for a New Zealand Registered Dietitian with passion and experience
in delivering dietetic care to tamariki. In this role you will cater to tamariki
requiring secondary care services and will
work predominantly on the outpatient setting and at times providing inpatient
or community visiting services. You will need to be
family centred and be and effective team member working with complex clients
that have multiple disciplines working with the child/family/whanau.
As a Clinical Paediatric Dietitian, you will:
- Conduct comprehensive nutritional assessments and develop individualized care plans for children with a variety of health conditions, including chronic illnesses, developmental challenges, and food allergies.
- Work closely with paediatricians, nurses, therapists, and other healthcare professionals to provide integrated care and coordinate treatment plans.
- Educate and counsel families on dietary management, meal planning, and nutritional strategies, empowering them to support their child - s health journey.
- Utilise hospital resources effectively,
including access to dietary supplements, educational materials, and monitoring
tools, to support patient care.
The
working hours for this position are between 8am to 5pm Monday to Friday.
The full-time equivalent salary range for this position is $88,627 to $107,600 (step3-7) based
on the PSA Allied Public Health and Technical MECA, dependent on skills and
experience.
Ko wai he kaitono tōtika? (Who is an appropriate applicant?)
You
will be a NZ Registered Dietitian with a current Annual Practising Certificate
and will have at least three years of previous comprehensive clinical experience including having worked
specifically within paediatrics. Having a Dietitian Prescriber endorsement is
essential.
Ā mātou rōpū (About our team)
Health NZ, Nelson Marlborough has approximately 3000 employees,
providing health services in the Nelson, Tasman, and Marlborough regions,
serving almost 150,000 people. Facilities at Nelson Marlborough include four
hospitals (Nelson, Wairau, Alexander, and Murchison Hospitals), a district wide
public health service, and four community Health Centre's located in Richmond,
Marlborough, Motueka, and Golden Bay. Our vision is for all people to live
well, get well, and stay well, and our mission is to work with the people of
our community to promote, encourage, and enable their health, well-being, and
independence. Respect, innovation, teamwork, and integrity represent our
fundamental values.
At Wairau Hospital, Nutrition and Dietetic Service provides
high-quality nutritional support and care to all ages of patients. We offer a
range of resources, including multidisciplinary teams, access to
state-of-the-art facilities, and ongoing professional development
opportunities. Our service is committed to a holistic approach, collaborating
closely with families, medical teams, and community health services to ensure
the best outcomes for our patients
The Nelson Marlborough region, located at the summit of the South Island in Aotearoa, New Zealand, is spectacular. It is a great place to live for both work and leisure.
Blenheim
(Waiharakeke) - where healthcare meets paradise, is a fantastic, secure,
and pleasant place to raise a family and enjoy the best of
"kiwilife." Marlborough, which also boasts 2400 hours of sunlight
annually, contains 20% of New Zealand's coastline, making it unique. Blenheim
is where healthcare meets adventure, with watersports, mountain biking and
walking/hiking being easily accessible and popular attractions. It also has a
reputation for its award-winning wines, fine art, local theatre, convention
centre, and peaceful approach to life. Visit this page to uncover more about
how to strike a better work-life balance in Blenheim https://marlboroughnz.com/live-work/
Ētahi atu mōhiohio (More Information)
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Nga huanga o tēnei mahi (The benefits of this position)
This role offers a wide variety of practice across paediatrics including allergy management, faltering growth, restricted eating, auto-immune conditions and eating disorders. Every day is different and challenging. It - s easy to build working relationships with the MDT and the dietetic department is friendly and supportive. We offer a supportive environment, professional growth, and a chance to be part of a team that truly values patient-centred care.
Me pehea ahau e tono ai? (How do I apply?)
For
general enquiries please contact our recruitment
team on Athena.Nguyen@nmdhb.govt.nz
For role specific information please
contact Anna Verhage, Dietetic Services Team Leader at anna.verhage@nmdhb.govt.nz
Click Apply now or fill in our online application form and include a cover letter explaining your interest in this position https://nmdhb.careercentre.net.nz
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Applications
close: Open until filled. Applications will be
reviewed as they are received, so we encourage you to apply early.
Health NZ (Nelson Marlborough) strongly endorses Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
We believe that to achieve equity in health outcomes for Māori we need a workforce reflective of the population it serves. We strongly encourage applications from candidates who identify as Māori and we recruit for cultural competence.
He waka eke noa. We are all in this together.