Regional Diabetes Service
Waikato Hospital
56 hours per fortnight
Job Number: WAI10332
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated Dietitian to join our team in the Waikato Regional Diabetes Service as a clinical dietitian predominantly working with women with diabetes in pregnancy.
This position will be located at the Diabetes Service, 26 Clarence Street, Hamilton.
Hours of work will be negotiated with applicant but clinic hours of work are Monday to Friday 0800 - 1630 hours. No public holidays or weekends.
In this position you will:
Work within a multidisciplinary team which includes Endocrinologist, Clinical Nurse Specialist, Clinical Midwife Specialist, Dietitian, and Registered Nurse, and in collaboration with the Obstetric Team at Waikato Women's Hospital.
Provide nutritional therapy and expertise, both in direct care delivery and in support of other staff in the management of women with diabetes in pregnancy.
Ensure a seamless pathway for women with diabetes in pregnancy into and out of the secondary / tertiary service.
Research and audit, including participation in the development of standards of dietetic practice in diabetes in pregnancy.
Key qualities for this position:
Registration with the New Zealand Dietitian Board
A current practising certificate
A minimum of 2 years dietetic experience, preferably within a tertiary environment
Achieved a post graduate certificate or working towards
Excellent communication skills
Be a team person who is flexible, with a positive attitude
Ability to effectively coordinate your own workload
Waikato Hospital in Hamilton is one of New Zealand's largest tertiary, teaching hospitals with over 600 inpatient beds and 22 operating theatres. Clinical specialities include Women's and Children Services, Cardiology / Cardiothoracic Surgery, Oncology and Haematology, Surgical services, and Mental Health and Addiction. Waikato Hospital is the Midland regional referral centre for multiple specialties including trauma surgery, oncology, and neurology.
Situated on the banks of the mighty Waikato River, Hamilton is New Zealand's largest metropolitan inland city. Hamilton's vibrant city centre and rich cultural mix makes it an ideal place to experience the authentic friendly Kiwi lifestyle.
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For more information about the role, please contact Georgia Parker, Recruitment Coordinator, on 078398819, or email on **********. Alternatively,click here to read the Position Description for this role.
To apply for the role, please submit your application via www.waikatodhb.health.nz/jobs/
Closing date: 21 June 2019
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Listen to me; talk to me - Whakarongo
Fair play - Mauri Pai
Growing the good - Whakapakari
Stronger together - Kotahitanga
