Dietitian Mental Health Unit Inpatient

Support recovery and improve health outcomes by providing expert nutrition care to consumers with complex mental health needs in an inpatient setting.

Why join NSLHD:

• Access generous staff benefits including salary packaging, fitness passport and more.
• A challenging, inspiring and rewarding role with the opportunity to make a difference.

Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Dietitian Level 1/2
Remuneration: $40.05 - $57.14
Hours Per Week: 24
Requisition ID: REQ682607

Who we are: We are a health service that touches thousands of lives across the Northern Sydney Local Health District, together as a team of like-minded people. We are passionate, driven and have the skills and knowledge to care for our patients whilst creating the best services possible. Our teams have meaningful, interesting and rewarding work everyday. We challenge and nurture each other, sharing our knowledge and experience so that we can deliver better care for everyone There’s a real sense of belonging here because we value and respect our patients, employees, and teams’ voices. You’ll feel a real privilege being a trusted caregiver in our patients, their families, their carers, and our communities’ lives.

• Innovation is at our core, with opportunities for research driven evidence based practice, ensuring our work remains engaging and fulfilling.

• Clear pathways for career progression, supported by training secondments, recognition and mentorship, empower employee and leaders alike to reach their professional goals.
• Join us on a journey to a place where every achievement is celebrated and every opportunity is embraced.

NSLHD is proud of our diverse and inclusive workplaces, a place where health care professionals can thrive and feel they belong. We are committed to ensure that all our people feel respected and participate safely within a work environment without aggression, sexual harassment, discrimination and racism.

Where you'll be working

 
MHDA - Northern Beaches Hospital

What you'll be doing
The Dietitian provides high-quality nutrition care to consumers admitted to inpatient mental health services at Northern Beaches Hospital, including the Acute Adult Mental Health Unit, Psychogeriatric Unit and Psychiatric Emergency Care Centre (PECC). Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, the Dietitian plays a key role in supporting the physical health, recovery and wellbeing of consumers with complex mental health needs.

People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background are encouraged to apply.

Candidates will need to meet the following criteria: