Intern Dietician

Committed to providing quality private healthcare and diagnostics for the country and the region through clinical excellence and superior services.

We are seeking a dedicated, enthusiastic, and motivated Intern Dietician to join our Dietetics and Nutrition team at Oceania Hospitals. The successful candidate will assist in delivering quality nutrition care to patients, supporting dietary planning, and ensuring that meals provided meet patients’ nutritional requirements and established food safety standards.

The Intern Dietician will work closely with the Dietician and the Manager – Dietetics and Nutrition to support nutritional assessments, patient diet planning, nutrition education, and the coordination of hospital dietary services. The successful applicant will contribute to patient recovery and wellbeing through appropriate dietary support, accurate documentation, and adherence to hospital policies and procedures.

VAC. 44/2026 INTERN DIETICIAN

Reporting to the Dietician, your primary responsibilities are to:

• Assist the Dietician in conducting nutritional assessments and identifying patients’ dietary requirements.
• Assist in monitoring patients’ food intake, nutritional progress, and response to prescribed diets.
• Provide basic nutrition and dietary guidance to patients and their families under the supervision of the Dietician.
• Assist in planning, reviewing, and monitoring hospital menus to ensure meals meet patients’ nutritional requirements.
• Liaise with kitchen and food service staff to ensure prescribed diets are prepared and served accurately.
• Monitor food quality, portion sizes, and special dietary requirements to support safe and appropriate meal service.
• Assist with maintaining accurate patient nutrition records, dietary reports, menu plans, and other relevant documentation.
• Support food safety, hygiene, occupational health and safety (OHS), and infection prevention and control practices within the kitchen and dietary services.
• Assist with food evaluation, stock monitoring, and the efficient use of food supplies and resources.
• Respond professionally to routine dietary enquiries and refer complex nutritional concerns to the Dietician.
• Perform other duties relevant to the position as directed by the Manager – Dietetics and Nutrition

The successful applicant preferably should have the following:

• A Degree in Dietetics & Nutrition, or a related field.
• Relevant experience in a hospital, healthcare, food service, or clinical nutrition environment would be an advantage.
• Basic knowledge of nutritional assessment, therapeutic diets, and food and menu planning.
• Understanding of food safety, hygiene, and occupational health and safety principles.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact professionally with patients, families, and healthcare staff.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage tasks effectively and maintain accurate records.
• Basic computer literacy, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and email.
• A compassionate, patient-focused approach and a willingness to learn and develop professionally.
• The ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact professionally with patients, families, and healthcare staff.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage tasks effectively and maintain accurate records.
• Basic computer literacy, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and email.
• A compassionate, patient-focused approach and a willingness to learn and develop professionally.
• The ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary healthcare team.

An attractive remuneration package will be negotiated with the successful candidate commensurate with qualifications and experience.

To apply, submit an application letter, a current (detailed) CV, two (2) referees’ contact details, attach copy of academic qualifications and email at recruitment@ohpl.com.fj.

Applications should be received before COB Sunday 1st November 2026. Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.

Oceania Hospitals is an equal opportunity employer.