Dietitian Grade 2

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

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)._

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.**
- 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._