• Do you want to increase your experience in working with patients with kidney disease?
• Have you been looking for a position that offers on-going professional development and the chance to work in a supportive, friendly team?

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 ofTe 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 nationallevels.

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.

Te whiwhinga mahi| The Opportunity

We have a secondment opportunity available for an experiencedNew Zealand Registered Dietitianinterested in stepping into anAdvanced Clinician or Senior Renal Dietitian role.This role is part of the inpatient Dietitian team and would see you workingpermanent, part-time(28 hours /week) Monday to Friday, with the option of roster weekends. This is an opportunity to join our dynamic and supportiveRenal teamwithin theNutrition and Dietetics Servicebased atAuckland City Hospital. This role will see you working closely with the Renal Service providing nutrition care for patients with chronic kidney disease including pre-dialysis, dialysis, renal transplant and kidney stone prevention in both the outpatient and inpatient settings.

The role is ideal for a dietitian with excellent communication, organisation skills and ability to work independently as part of a dynamic team.

• Provide advanced clinical practice and implement evidence-based standards of practice
• Lead the development of local pathways, protocols and guidelines
• Provide clinical teaching and support to all relevant stakeholders including patients/clients, family whanau, staff and students, and other health professionals.
• Evaluate service requirements and implement clinical research and audits
• Provide advanced clinical resource both locally and regionally

Click here to view senior dietitian PD

Click here to view Advanced Clinician PD

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
• Those interested in applying for the Advanced Clinician role need to have 8+ years post-graduate clinical experience, of which 4 years needs to be working as a renal dietitian
• Those interested in applying for the Senior role need to have 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, prioritisation and organisation skills
• Drive, energy and initiative with excellent communication and interpersonal skills

For more information about this role please contactEirean Gamble (Clinical Lead)on [email protected]

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 ofTe 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 nationallevels.

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 | Whyyou willenjoy 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.

For more information on what we offer,please click here

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 informationImmigration 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):

Advanced Clinician range isStep 11 $93,397 to Step 14 $107,449

Senior Dietitian range isStep 9 $97,192 to Step 12 $98,499

Advertising closes:Monday 11 March 2024 at Time 11:59 pm(New Zealand standard time).

To applyplease click on the ‘Apply’ tab below and submit your application online attaching your updated CV and Covering Letter.

Click here to view details about our recruitment process

If you have any queries about accessibility, or technical issues with the online process, please contactVaidehi Sharma-Recruitment Consultantat[email protected]quoting ref#ADHB20649to discuss how we can best support your application.

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