Dietitian Grade 2 Weekends

• Fitzroy location
• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Permanent, Part Time **(8 hours per fortnight)** **About the Role*** Provide patient-centred, timely and effective clinical management across the continuum of care - assessment, intervention, re-evaluation, documentation, team liaison and discharge planning* Maintain current knowledge and skills in clinical best practice of clinical units assigned* Actively participate in departmental clinical supervision program* Qualifications providing eligibility for full membership of Dietitians Australia and the APD program* Minimum of two (2) years' post-graduate experience in a relevant field of clinical dietetics. Prior experience in a tertiary hospital environment will be highly regarded.* Highly developed skills of organisation, time management, planning and problem solving* Highly developed interpersonal skills that incorporate the qualities of excellent communication and teamwork* Current National criminal history check, or willing to obtain**What we Offer**
• A focus on wellbeing initiatives, with regular events and programs
• Confidential, solutions-focused employee counselling
• A healthy work/life balance encouraged.
• Ability to join Fitness Passport - Your pass to an extensive choice of fitness facilities
• Salary Packaging – Increase your take home pay
• In the heart of Fitzroy, CBD at our doorstep, close to some of Melbourne's best cafes, public transport and lots of carparks
• Discounts and Promotions always available through our Foundation
• Culture of continuous improvement **Nutrition Department** The Nutrition Department provides Nutrition & Dietetics services to all areas of SVHM including acute and sub-acute inpatients at Fitzroy, St Georges Hospital, designated outpatient clinics, and the community Residential Care Facilities. The Nutrition Department is a core placement site for the clinical supervision of Nutrition and Dietetic students and has several research interests. **Working at St Vincent's** St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a leading teaching, research and tertiary health service. SVHM provides a diverse range of adult clinical services and is driven by values of Compassion, Justice, Integrity and Excellence. **Application** Please attach your resume and cover letter to your application. Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced.* Assess, treat and manage clients throughout the continuum of care in the most appropriate location, based on the client's needs* Provide appropriate, timely and effective clinical management to all patients through assessment, treatment / management, re-evaluation, documentation, team liaison and discharge planning* Maintain current knowledge and skills in clinical best practice of clinical units assigned* Establish, develop and maintain strong and positive working relationships within relevent care teams, referral sources, participating agencies and other service providers* Perform duties of the position to best of their ability and to a standard acceptable to SVHM* Comply with all SVHM policies, procedures, by laws and directions* Treat others with respect and always behave professionally and in accordance with the SVHM Code of Conduct* Only access confidential information held by SVHM when this is necessary for business purposes, maintaining the confidentiality of that information once accessed* Participate in the annual SVHM performance review process* Display adaptability and flexibility to meet the changing operational needs of the business* Comply with applicable Enterprise Bargaining Agreement provisions* Display a willingness to develop self and seek to improve performance* Attend clinical orientation upon commencement* Maintain clinical registration and any required indemnity cover* Always work within approved scope of practice under supervision by more senior clinical staff as appropriate.* Take personal responsibility for the quality and safety of work undertaken* Take all necessary care and precautions when undertaking clinical procedures* Complete annual clinical competencies* Maintain skills and knowledge necessary to safely and skilfully undertake clinical work* Consult with peers and other experts and refer to other healthcare workers when appropriate and in a timely manner* Collaborate and clearly communicate with patients/clients and the healthcare team* Participate in clinical risk management and continuous quality improvement activities as part of day-to-day work* Ensure consumers receive information in an appropriate and accessible format* Actively support consumers to make informed decisions about their treatment and ongoing care* Ensure consumers are aware of their rights responsibilities and how to provide feedback* Qualifications providing eligibility for full membership of DAA and the APD program* Current Victorian Driver's Licence* Minimum of two (2) years' post-graduate experience in a relevant field of clinical dietetics* Highly developed skills of prioritising, organisation, planning and problem solving* Highly developed interpersonal skills that incorporate the qualities of excellent communication and leadership* Demonstrated ability to work both in an interdisciplinary team and independently* Commitment to the values and health care philosophy of St. Vincent's Health Australia* Evidence of ongoing education/professional development relevant to Dietetic practice* Working towards post graduate qualifications in a relevant area* Knowledge and commitment to quality improvement within relvant Health Service accreditation framework.St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a Catholic not-for-profit healthcare provider with a reputation for compassionate care and world-leading innovation. Part of the St Vincent's Health Australia group, we are a leading tertiary teaching hospital providing a comprehensive suite of services including acute medical and surgical services, emergency and critical care, aged care, diagnostics, rehabilitation, allied health, mental health, palliative and residential care.Operating from 18 sites across greater Melbourne, this includes a major teaching, academic research and tertiary referral centre situated in Fitzroy, a soon to be established Rapid Access Hub at St Vincent's Hospital on The Park, St George's Health Service Kew, palliative care at Caritas Christi Hospice, as well as aged care, correctional health, mental health and community centres, pathology collection centres, general practice services and dialysis satellite centres. We continue to be at the forefront of care for Victoria's most in-need communities.Employing more than 7,000 staff and with over 880 beds in daily use, the core aim of SVHM is to improve the patient experience through better access, superior outcomes and a more efficient and responsive health service.
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