Clinical Paediatric Dietitian, Permanent

Nelson Hospital Paediatric Outpatients / Child Development Service

• Permanent, part time 0.9FTE with 56 hours per fortnight working in Paediatric Outpatients (0.7 FTE) & 16 hours per fortnight in Child Development Service (0.2 FTE)
• MDT working with complex high needs clients
• Join our supportive and friendly teams
  

Join Health New Zealand l Te Whatu Ora Nelson Marlborough at a key time of change where you will meaningfully contribute to our kaupapa of creating a more equitable, accessible, cohesive, and people-centred health system. This is mahi that will improve the health and well-being of everyone in Aotearoa, and we've got an opportunity for you to be part of it.

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 for a wide variety of conditions independently and within MDT. 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. 

The working hour for this position is between 8am to 5pm Monday to Friday.

The full-time equivalent salary range for this position is $88,627 to $107,600 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 hospital based clinical or generalist experience. Experience in paediatrics is highly desirable, and a Dietitian Prescriber endorsement is essential.

The successful candidate must be eligible to work in NZ or hold a valid NZ visa at the time of applying.

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.

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, faultering growth, restricted eating 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.

At Health NZ (Nelson Marlborough) we encourage a workforce that is innovative, eager to learn and enhance their skills, and passionate about caring for our community.

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. Nelson offers all the luxuries and attractions one would desire. It is well connected to the rest of New Zealand and the world via its centrally located and well served domestic airport terminal.

The schools are excellent. There are three national parks nearby providing ample opportunities for quality family-time and appreciation of nature’s wonders. The region is renowned for its breath-taking natural landscapes, with stunning geography capturing everything from unbelievably long golden beaches to rugged mountains and untouched forests. Nelson, where healthcare meets adventure, offers endless opportunities for mountain biking, walking/hiking, water sports and skiing. The region is also well known for its café culture, wineries, art, crafts, and relaxed lifestyle. Visit the pages to uncover more about how to strike a better work-life balance in Nelson https://www.nelsontasman.nz/ and https://www.newzealand.com/nz/nelson-tasman/

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 Carol Merrilees, Child Development Services Team Leader at carol.merrilees@nmdhb.govt.nz 

Click Apply now or fill in our online application form https://nmdhb.careercentre.net.nz and include a cover letter explaining your interest in this position.

Ref: R3N24-026

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.