Provide nutrition therapy for mental health inpatients and outpatients at Hillmorton Hospital

Dietitian - Nutrition & Dietetics

Permanent, part time (0.4FTE) based at Hillmorton Hospital

Join an experienced and passionate team of healthcare professionals and expand your specialist expertise!

NZ Registration with the Dietitians Board is essential

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.

About the role

We are seeking a reliable and self-motivated New Zealand Registered Dietitian to provide effective, evidence-based dietetic services to our tatāngata whaiora and their whānau! This is a varied opportunity across both inpatient and outpatient services - working within the Specialist Mental Health Service, Hillmorton Hospital.

About You

In this role, you will be responsible for:

  • Assessing and diagnosing nutrition-related conditions;
  • Formulating and implementing appropriate nutrition treatment plans;
  • Evaluating treatment outcomes and modifying treatment according to changing needs;
  • Promoting health practices and providing education to tatāngata whaiora, whānau and carers.

Skills and Experience

  • Be a New Zealand Registered Dietitian, a dietitian prescriber with a current Annual Practising Certificate;
  • A minimum of 1 years' post-qualification experience;
  • Previous experience working in a mental health setting and/or working with eating disorders is advantageous;
  • The ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively with a wide range of patients, whānau and multidisciplinary teams;
  • Excellent organisational skills and the ability to work efficiently and reliably.

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

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