Job Description
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role
Nau mai, haere mai ki Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Taranaki
Taranaki Whanui He Rohe Oranga - Taranaki Together, A Healthy Community
- Join Health New Zealand’s Taranaki as a Diabetes Specialist Dietitian
- NZ Registered Dietitian with current APC
- Full-time, Monday – Friday, Fixed Term Contract until 7 July 2025
- Job-sharing option available, should you not be able to work the full 80 hours per fortnight.
Note... Interviews will be conducted in early January
Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role
Join the Taranaki Diabetes Integrated team as a Diabetes Specialist Dietitian and make a meaningful impact in diabetes care!
This role is crucial in providing comprehensive support to individuals living with diabetes and their families. As a key player in our integrated care model, you will collaborate with partner organisations to deliver high-quality dietetic services across various settings.
Your role will involve conducting assessments, interventions, and education tailored to meet the holistic needs of patients. You will be instrumental in empowering patients towards self-management through patient-centric care.
With your expertise in nutrition education for diabetes management, you will enhance the community's understanding of effective interventions.
Your exceptional communication skills and ability to build relationships will be pivotal in engaging with diverse groups. If you are a dynamic professional with a passion for improving health outcomes, apply now to join our dedicated team in Taranaki!
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Moū - About you
- NZ Registered Dietitian with a current Annual Practising Certificate (APC)
- Dietitian Prescriber Endorsement
- Full and current drivers’ licence
- Minimum of 5 years’ postgraduate experience in clinical, primary care and community settings
- Recent clinical experience in diabetes management
- Commitment to achieving health equity for Māori
- Work autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Experience in patient and staff education
Do you share in our vision, our values and will ensure our patients feel supported and cared for throughout their journey with us?
If you want to make an application click on "Apply Online" from within this page.
Te Kaupapa – Mission
Improving, promoting, protecting and caring for the health and wellbeing of the people of Taranaki.
We are looking for people that share our vision by providing the best care for our people and our community. We have a responsibility to see the whole picture, the whole community, in terms of health and to support everyone working in Taranaki to do the best job they can in a world of constant change.
Taranaki - A place like no other
Taranaki boasts some of New Zealand’s most iconic natural landscapes like Mt Taranaki and many adventure activities. The rugged and wild coastline is home to more than 12 world-class surf breaks. Taranaki is a place where you can ski and surf in the same day. For a more relaxing experience, there are many walks (bush, coastal or mountain) as well as art trails, festivals and award-winning museums and galleries and a thriving café culture. Click here
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E pā ana ki a tatou - About us
At Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Taranaki we are committed to recognising the value our people bring to our organisation within a supportive team of healthcare professionals that provide comprehensive care to our patients.
We believe having workforce that is diverse and inclusive, we are a pro-equity Health Organisation and this means that we will be better positioned to understand and serve our community.
When you choose to work with us, we will offer you:
- A comprehensive orientation and induction to our organisation and your department
- Access to clinical training and education
- Up to date facilities, Have a look at Project Maunga - our New Facilities currently under construction check this out on our website www.tdhb.org/maunga.shtml
- Opportunities to participate on local project and regional collaboration teams
- Professional development
Ma tini, ma mano, ka rapa te whai
By joining together, we will succeed
For further information, Please contact Brenda Szabo – Professional Lead for Dietetics if you would like any additional information on +64 (0)6 7537751 or via email brenda.szabo@tdhb.org.nz
Advert Expiry Date : 8TH January at midnight.