Clinical Co-ordinator/Clinical Dietitian

Whanganui, Waikato
Permanent
Full-time

1 month ago

The OrganisationTe Pae Hauora o Ruahine o Tararua MidCentral (MidCentral) is part of Te Whatu Ora, Health New Zealand and provides healthcare services to over 180,000 people across the Manawatū, Horowhenua and Tararua regions. With a large hospital campus in Palmerston North, it also provides key health care and support services to neighbouring communities.Location: Palmerston NorthThe details: Permanent working 40 Hours per week (FTE) of which 16 hours (0.4FTE) comprises of Clinical Coordinator responsibilities as outlined in the position description with the remainder 24 hours (0.6FTE) as a Clinical Dietitian.The Opportunity

Providing clinical support and leadership to the MidCentral Clinical Dietitian Service.
Join a great team with opportunities to work across a variety of specialty areas of clinical practice.
Enjoy the professional and clinical supervision benefits working in a highly motivated and supportive team.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to apply for the Clinical Coordinator Clinical Dietetics role at Te Whatu Ora MidCentral.The Clinical Coordinator Clinical Dietetics provides operational leadership to the Clinical Dietetic Service, including day to day operational management, annual planning, supervision, modelling best practice and supporting staff in the clinical setting.The role works collaboratively with the Professional Leader Clinical Dietetics, other Clinical Coordinators and Clusters Leadership to ensure collaboration and integrated services are provided for our population accessing healthcare services.About youRequired skills & experience you will need to be considered for the Clinical Coordinator role:

Postgraduate Diploma in Dietetics or Master of Dietetics degree; or Master of Science (Nutrition and Dietetics) degree, or Master of Health Sciences in Nutrition and Dietetics; as recognised by the NZ Dietitians Registration Board.
NZ Registered Dietitian with a current Annual Practising Certificate.
NZRD APC endorsed with Dietitian Prescriber.
At least 5 years relevant clinical experience across a variety of specialty areas of clinical practice.
Demonstrated leadership skills and experience.
Cultural awareness and understanding of health, disability and illness issues for individual clients.
Effective interpersonal and communications skills and able to relate well with people of all ages and background.
Demonstrates flexibility, adaptability and enthusiasm.
Empowering approach to others and a good team player.
Proven record of reliability and punctuality.
Commitment to ongoing self-development.
Current full driver's licence.
Professional attitude and appearance.
Meets the statutory and organisational requirements for working with children, as per the Children's Act 2014 and MidCentral District Health Board policy, including a satisfactory police check and other safety checking processes.

Desirable attributes for the Clinical Coordinator role:

Working knowledge and application of Microsoft office including excel.
Experience in statistical collection and reporting.
Budget knowledge and application.
Membership with Dietitians NZ and Special Interest Groups (SIGs).
Membership with specialist organisations eg Diabetes NZSSD, Paediatric Society, ASCIA, AUSPEN, ESPEN

Come and join usEmploying over 2500 people, MidCentral offers a supportive work environment that accepts and values all employees. We actively seek Māori kaimahi into our workforce and provide an environment which delivers our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.MidCentral region offers an excellent lifestyle for families with scenic spots for hiking and mountain-biking, great schools and tertiary institutions. With the mountains, city and sea at your doorstep, you'll get to taste the best of both worlds – the perfect blend of rural and city living.Benefits

An encouraging learning environment where you will continue to grow and be challenged.

A professional and supportive culture and team setting.

Fulfilling and challenging work with great lifestyle options.

Tailored wellness programmes.

How to applyTo view the position description and/or apply for the role (by submitting your cover letter and CV), please click “APPLY NOW.”We are looking to fill this position as soon as possible so may withdraw the advert if the perfect candidate is found before the expiry date.We strive to be a place where people love to work and learn. We aim to develop a diverse team that reflects the communities that we serve and we welcome people of all ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, religious and political beliefs, socio-economic situations and accessibility needs. MidCentral actively seeks Māori into our workforce to reflect the community we serve.Some positions are defined as a Core Children's worker under the Children's Act and require full safety checks completed before employment commences.

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