Dietitian Grade 2

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Company Description

Epworth HealthCare is Victoria's largest not-for-profit private health care group, renowned for excellence in diagnosis, treatment, care and rehabilitation. Epworth is an innovator in Australia's health system, embracing the latest in evidence-based medicine to pioneer treatments and services for our patients.

Company Description

Epworth HealthCare is Victoria's largest not-for-profit private health care group, renowned for excellence in diagnosis, treatment, care and rehabilitation. Epworth is an innovator in Australia's health system, embracing the latest in evidence-based medicine to pioneer treatments and services for our patients.

Our values and purpose define Epworth's approach and delivery. We pride ourselves on communicating and delivering them in a real and meaningful way. Every Patient Matters.

Job Description

We are seeking experienced and passionate Grade 2 Dietitians, to provide inpatient and outpatient care, interested in working with a varied caseload. We have two permanent part-time positions at Camberwell (0.8 FTE) and Hawthorn (0.4 FTE) and will consider two separate appointments based on applications and experience. The successful candidate will report to the Manager, Speech Pathology & Dietetics, Continuing Care and Support services (CCSS).

Join our interdisciplinary Speech Pathology and Dietetics team working in Rehabilitation, in a role that exposes you to providing specialist therapeutic care in the private health sector, as well as enabling you to contribute to service development of nutrition services. The varied caseload includes neurology, orthopaedics, oncology, cardiac, renal and respiratory patients at Camberwell, as well as multi-trauma and concussion at Hawthorn.

We offer a range of clinical supports including supervision and professional development opportunities, as well as links to our wider team within our Epworth network, including the local food service team and the wider MDT. These are two fantastic opportunities not to be missed

You will make an impact by-

• Promoting and providing dietetic and nutritional intervention across a range of inpatient wards and outpatient services
• Well-developed expertise providing evidence-based treatment including assessment, intervention, discharge planning and risk management to patients and family/carers
• Experience providing and developing appropriate nutrition education for groups
• Working collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to provide high-quality care using a patient-centred approach
• Actively participating in quality activities ensuring opportunities for improvement are actively explored and best practice is achieved
• Participating in team professional development
• Demonstrating empathy and compassion and encourage patient and family members participation in all stages of care.
  
  

To be successful in the role will bring-

• Previous experience working in a hospital setting (minimum of 4 years)
• Well-developed time management, prioritisation and communication skills
• The ability to work with key stakeholders to deliver excellent patient care and outcomes
• A quality and risk focused approach to clinical practice, patient care and decision making
• Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills
• Proficiency in computer skills, using Word, Excel and TEAMs and resource development
  
  

Requirements

Position Description Inherent Requirements

About Rehabilitation & Mental Health

Epworth Rehabilitation and Mental Health services are some of the most progressive of their kind in Australia. Our clinical approach involves individualised treatment and collaborative team decision-making to achieve positive outcomes for patients. Our strong team ethos extends across our rehabilitation and mental health services at our Epworth hospitals in Richmond, Camberwell, Hawthorn and Geelong.

Qualifications

• Bachelor/Masters of Nutrition and Dietetics or equivalent degree
• Eligible for full membership with Dietitians Australia (DA)
• Eligible for the Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD) Program with DA
  
  

Additional Information

At Epworth, it's a community. It's the sense of belonging and being part of an organisation and a team that works to make sure that every patient matters. In addition to this, you will have access to:

• Epworth HealthCare offers our employees salary packaging benefits of $15,900 pre-tax annually, plus an optional $2,650 meals and entertainment allowance.
• The largest educational scholarship program of its kind in Australia
• Ability to purchase up to four additional weeks of leave
• Reduced cost of health services for you and your family at Epworth
  
  

Enquire / Apply

Sound interesting? To apply, click the I'm Interested button and attach your CV and cover letter (as a single file).

Please note, early applications are encouraged with advertising to continue until the role is filled.

For more information, refer to the attached position description or contact Epworth Talent on (03) 9426 0606 or Jane Panaccio, Manager Speech Pathology & Dietetics, Continuing Care & Support Services, on 0431763328.

It is a condition of employment with Epworth HealthCare, subject to reasonable exemptions, that you have had an annual Influenza vaccination, where this is required under Epworth policy.

As a child safe organisation, all successful applicants are required to satisfactorily clear a National Police Check (conducted by Epworth) and may be required to hold a valid employee Working with Children Check (provided by you).

At Epworth, we believe inclusion and diversity are essential to our culture and values. We focus on fairness and opportunity for all – across race, ability, ethnicity, gender, age, sexuality, cultures and beliefs – that reflect the communities we work in. At Epworth, we care.Seniority level

• Seniority levelMid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment typePart-time

Job function

• Job functionHealth Care Provider
• IndustriesHospitals and Health Care

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