Clinical Dietitian

**When it comes to cancer care, choose hope**.
- Chris O’Brien Lifehouse is an internationally recognised independent, not-for-profit cancer hospital leading the way in delivering patient-centered cancer care. It is one of only two comprehensive cancer centers in Australia, characterised by a concentration of world-leading cancer expertise and services in one facility, as well as leadership in clinical care, research, world-leading Biomedical Innovation Hub, and education. The Chris O'Brien Lifehouse model of care is multidisciplinary, patient-centered, and research-based, delivered through integrated and co-located services including Australia’s largest You Can Centre for young people. We seek passionate, caring, and dedicated staff who align with our Founder’s vision of creating a collaborative environment in which, respect, discovery, empowerment, and nurture, thrive in the interests of our patient_

Our hospital offers patients and staff a modern and safe environment specifically designed to offer individual patient centred care.

**Your daily duties will include**:

- Nutritional management of oncology inpatients and outpatients including conducting comprehensive nutrition assessment, planning, and implementing appropriate nutrition intervention and providing education and counselling to patients and their carer’s.
- Work in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team including medical staff, Speech pathologists and clinical nurse consultants on the co‐ordinated preparation of patients for, and recovery post complex surgeries to manage the dietary and nutritional needs of patients.
- Participation in supervision, teaching and education activities and quality improvement initiatives.
- Assesses and analyses dietary practices, body composition, and energy balance (intake and expenditure) of patients in the context of optimal health calculating nutritional values of food served.

**Selection criteria - To be successful in this role you will need**:

- Tertiary qualifications in Nutrition and Dietetics, recognised by the Dietitians Association of Australia
- At least one year of experience in an acute hospital setting. Experience in the clinical areas of oncology, upper gastrointestinal, colorectal, and/or head and neck surgery is preferable.
- Evidence of experience with enteral and parenteral nutrition
- Demonstrated ability to work both autonomously and as part of a team.
- Demonstrated written and verbal communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Evidence of commitment to professional development
- Evidence of involvement in quality activities

**All expressions of interest are welcome**

At Chris O’Brien Lifehouse, we are committed to providing a working environment where each individual is valued, respected, and supported to progress. Our priority is to ensure culture, policies, and processes are truly inclusive and that no one is disadvantaged on the basis of their Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander identity, gender, culture, disability, LGBTIQA+ identities, family and caring responsibilities, age, or religion. We encourage everyone who meets the selection criteria and shares Chris O'Brien Lifehouse values to apply.