Dietitian– Grade 1 or Grade 2
Do you have a passion to work in adult progressive neurology and palliative care? Do you thrive on a person and family centred approach to care delivery? Apply now! We are seeking a Dietitian to join our dynamic multidisciplinary Allied Health team at Calvary Health Care Bethlehem.
Permanent part-time 24 hours per week (6 days per fortnight/ 0.6 FTE) There may be the opportunity to secure additional hours
About the role
You will work in our NDIS Provider Service which involves providing home-based Dietetics support to people with progressive neurological diseases, including Motor Neurone Disease (MND) and Huntington's disease. You will work closely with the NDIS Provider Service Allied Health Staff, Bethlehem clinical staff and other external key stakeholders to provide a collaborative service to the participant and their family. The role includes comprehensive Dietetics support in line with the participant's stated NDIS goals, to optimise quality of life and function at home. What you bring
Membership with Dietetics Australia NDIS Worker Check required Current driving licence Experience with management of enteral nutrition is essential Highly developed written and verbal communication skills Experience in progressive neurological disease management (including MND and Huntington's Disease) desirable Demonstrated ability to work independently and within a multi-disciplinary team Knowledge and expertise in NDIS funding processes and report writing Current clinical knowledge and critical thinking ability in the field of progressive neurology and/ or palliative care is desirable
How to join the team
To join our diverse, compassionate and dedicated team for a rewarding Calvary career, please submit an online application. Candidates must hold Australian or NZ Citizenship or the capacity to permanently work in Australia. We are unable to accept emailed applications or resumes and phone calls from recruitment agencies. Applications must include the following (or they will not progress) Cover letter Resume
Please note the following: As part of the application process, you will be required to complete pre-employment checks which may include, but is not limited to reference checks, work rights, criminal history check, NDIS/WWCC/WWVP checks, and a health evaluation to ensure suitability for the role You will be required to provide evidence of immunisation as required for your role including COVID-19, influenza, tuberculosis screening, hepatitis, diphtheria, tetanus, varicella
Interested applicants are encouraged to contact us or apply as soon as possible. Ad may be closed early if suitable applicants are identified prior to ad end date. For further details and to discuss your career growth opportunities at Calvary, please contact Amanda Savvaidis , Senior Dietitian and NDIS Coordinator, Calvary Health Care Bethlehem Ph: 0436 344 245 E:
Alternative contact: Marinda Brooks , Allied Health Manager
or 03 9834 9523 #J-18808-Ljbffr
