About the role To deliver high quality nutrition and dietetic clinical services to consumers experiencing acute mental illness (including alcohol and drug issues) in a general mental health inpatient setting. This position operates as a member of an integrated, multidisciplinary mental health team with a focus on planning and provision of clinical care and therapeutic interventions within a recovery framework.About you Our ideal candidate will be someone who can carry out the following key accountabilities in accordance with Metro North Health's values:Fulfil the accountabilities and responsibilities of this role in accordance with Metro North's mission and key priorities.Ensure consumers, carers and other staff are treated fairly and with mutual respect and understanding, regardless of cultural, religious, ethnic and linguistic backgrounds.Liaise with Dietetic Assistants and provide direction where appropriate with respect to malnutrition and organising and monitoring patient's nutrition support to ensure a high-quality nutrition service.Contribute to the development of treatment and discharge plans and prioritising and developing service provision to ensure optimal health outcomes for consumers.Exercise increasingly independent clinical judgement and core problem-solving skills and appropriate risk management strategies to a complex caseload with supervision from a more senior clinician, commensurate with level of knowledge and clinical expertise.Health Equity It is expected that all Metro North Health staff, including the incumbent of this role as a valuable member of the Metro North workforce, contribute to the health equity agenda and meet the intent of supporting the defined six actions that specifically meet the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people within the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards (NSQHS).Benefits when working for us Rewarding career and development opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas.Value driven organisation which provides a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance.Flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases.Benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of up to 12.75% and access to salary packaging.Be part of a world-class, dynamic and growing health service that embraces technology and innovation, excellence in healthcare, quality teaching and cutting edge research. Metro North Health is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace for all employees. We offer unique and rewarding professional development opportunities in a safe and flexible work environment with a focus on putting our people first.APPLICATIONS RECEIVED VIA THIRD PARTIES (RECRUITMENT AGENCIES ETC.) WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
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