Alfred HealthAlfred Health is a leader in health care delivery, improvement, research and education. We are the main provider of health services to people living in the inner southeast suburbs of Melbourne, from ambulatory to inpatient and home and community-based services.Job DetailsFixed Term Grade 2 Dietitian (till Feb 2025)Full-time - 80 hours per fortnightClassification code - AJ1-AJ4Great staff benefitsTHE DEPARTMENT:Alfred Health's Dietetics and Nutrition Department provides an integrated nutrition and dietetic service at The Alfred, Sandringham and Caulfield Hospitals. The joint Nutrition Department is comprised of approximately 46 EFT and 65 staff members. It is organised into 8 clinical streams and provides a 7-day service. Using evidence-based, patient-centred care it provides clinical expertise to Alfred Health's patients during their healthcare journey, including the prevention and treatment of malnutrition and the optimisation of nutritional wellbeing and recovery through tailored, specialised nutrition therapy.POSITION:Alfred Health Nutrition is seeking a Grade 2 dietitian to join a busy clinical department. The Grade 2 Dietitian will be responsible for the ongoing provision of nutrition and dietetic services to their allocated units. The role will work closely with Senior Dietitians to promote and develop nutrition services through teamwork, collaboration, innovation and communication. Student education, supervision of Grade 1 Dietitians and Nutrition Assistants and active participation in quality and/or research activities are integral to this role.QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:The successful candidate will demonstrate:At least 3 years post-graduate experience in a hospital setting.Experience in the assessment and nutritional management of patients encompassing the provision of enteral nutrition and parenteral nutrition.Excellent communication skills, proficiency in nutrition education and basic computer skills.Experience in student supervision.Understanding of continuous quality improvement and service development.Eligibility for membership of DA and APD credentialing.BENEFITS:Salary PackagingDiscount Health InsuranceCar Parking (subject to availability)Onsite Gym (at The Alfred Hospital)Child care servicesAll enquiries to: Caroline Kratzing, Deputy Manager, Dietetic and Nutrition Services, Alfred Health, Phone 0419 770 055Applications close at 11 pm Monday, 18th November 2024.Alfred Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged.In accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the department's risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption.Website: www.alfredhealth.org.au
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