Dietitian

**Level 1-2 Dietitian - Full Time
- 3 year contract**

**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-centred cancer care. It is one of only two comprehensive cancer centres 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-centred, and research-based, delivered through integrated and co-located services including Australia’s largest You Can Centre for young people._

The dietetic department is seeking a level 1-2 dietitian who aligns with our Founder’s vision of creating a collaborative environment in which, respect, discovery, empowerment, and nurture thrive in the interests of our patients.

**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.
- Participation in multidisciplinary, allied health and dietetic team meetings.
- Participation in supervision, teaching and education activities and quality improvement initiatives.
- Working with the food service provider to support the provision of safe, high-quality meals.

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

- Tertiary qualification in Nutrition and Dietetics with eligibility for APD status with Dietitians Australia
- At least one year of post graduate experience in an acute hospital setting. Experience in the clinical areas of oncology, upper gastrointestinal, colorectal, and/or head and neck surgery is desirable.
- 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

Applications close at 5pm on 18/12/2024 with interviews scheduled for 20th January 2025.
- 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._