Department of HealthHospitals & Primary Care - Hospitals NWMersey Community Hospital
Applications must be submitted by Tuesday 07 January, 2025 11:55 PM AEST
Award/Classification:Allied Health Professionals Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement, Allied Health Professional, Level 1-2
$73,834 to $111,364 per annum
Employment type:Full Time
Region:North West
Location:Mersey Community Hospital
We're looking for a passionate and motivated Dietitian to join our dynamic team on the stunning North West Coast.
The Team: The North West Nutrition and Dietetic Department provides an acute, clinical service to a diverse range of people from birth to end of life who experience conditions which require nutritional intervention.
We are looking for a Dietitian to fill a junior inpatient vacancy at the North West Regional Hospital in Burnie; you will work as part of a supportive team to manage your own inpatient caseload at the hospital and there will be opportunity to shadow the more experienced Senior Dietitians as they manage some of the more complex cases.
We take our commitment to client centred care very seriously.
We strive to engage in meaningful partnerships with clients, their families and carers to meet and exceed their expectations in achieving meaningful outcomes for them.
We recognise and respect each client's individuality and role as "expert of self", whilst we bring expertise in human nutrition to the relationship.
The Role: As an effective member of multidisciplinary teams, the Dietitian:
Provides a professional clinical dietetic service to patients within the allocated clinical workload in accordance with organisational Policies, Best Practice Standards and the Dietitians Association of Australia (DAA) Code of Conduct.Contributes to the overall functioning of the Nutrition and Dietetic Service and other health teams and engages positively in the ongoing development of existing and new services.Details of appointment: Fixed term, full time, day worker, working up to 76 hours per fortnight, commencing from January 2025 until June 2025.
*Notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant.
Salary: $73,834 to $111,364 per annum.
Our Employer 11.5% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.
Benefits available to eligible candidates: Professional development and accelerated pathways.A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support.Fitness Passport – You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $13.95 per week per person, or $25.95 for a family.Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria: Tertiary qualification/program of study accredited by Dietitians Australia or overseas qualified dietitians will be required to complete Dietetic Skills Recognition (DSR) through Dietitians Australia.Holds, or is eligible for, full membership with Dietitians Australia.Eligible to join the Accredited Practising Dietitian Program.Note: Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of Essential requirements, Desirable requirements and pre-employment check.
For more information: Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.
Manager - Nutrition and Dietetics
Phone: Email:
What it is like working at the Department of Health? Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence are the key values to work in Department of Health.
We strongly encourage applicants from key communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ people, and people living with disabilities.
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