Midlands Health – New Plymouth, North Island
We are looking for a Dietitian to join our extended care team in Taranaki.
Like us, you will be passionate about health and committed to providing services that address inequities within the health system. As a Primary Care Dietitian, you will join our Allied Health Team of social workers, pharmacists, diabetes specialists, and kaiawhina. This role is fixed term until the 30 September 2025 and will be based in Taranaki. You will work collaboratively with general practice and other health care providers with a focus on improving health outcomes for Maori.
You will identify innovative ways of engaging priority populations and building community relationships. You will promote and role model excellence in dietetic management acting as a resource and advisor for the primary care workforce.
If you are passionate about making a difference and improving health equity, apply now.
Minimum Requirements: Passion and fit are key for us; you'll have a deep understanding of inequities in health experienced by patients in our communities.
You will be a NZ Registered Dietitian with a current practicing certificate.
You will be a dietitian endorsed prescriber (or working towards).
You will have a master's of dietetics or equivalent postgraduate diploma in dietetics.
You will have demonstrated knowledge and experience of Maori models of health and wellbeing.
We've created an incredible working environment full of experienced and engaged people, and we're looking for our next champion who identifies with our values to join us!
Pinnacle has made an explicit commitment to Maori and our communities to improve equity of health and wellbeing, in accordance with Te Tiriti o Waitangi. We have also made an equity commitment to our Pasifika population.
Guided by a shift towards proactive care and with a focus on wellness, we think outside the box and we're not afraid to innovate in our space! What we do each day is more than just a job, and that creates an energy which is contagious.
Visit www.pinnacle.co.nz to find out more about the Pinnacle group.
How to Apply: Please reach out to Sarah Voullaire at ****** to arrange a korero (chat) before you apply if that is what you need from this process and/or apply below.
Note: We will be screening applications as we receive them to ensure we move swiftly to interview shortly after the advert closes (depending on application numbers this date may change).
You may be asked to complete a pre-interview screen via phone. Please let us know in your application if we need to make any specific accommodations during our process.
Applications close Tuesday, 30 August 2024.
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