Grade 2 Dietitian - Acute

Job Description

Reference Number: 45914: Grade 2 Dietitian - Acute Employment Type: Casual (CS) Location: Northern Health (All Campuses) About Northern Health: As an organisation, we have a clear focus on how we service and partner with our community, including our strategy of helping the community stay well when at home. Our reputation for being community-minded, inclusive, and progressive is unmatched.Northern Health is located in the rapidly growing northern suburbs with projected growth being the biggest in the state. With a booming, culturally rich, and diverse community, and less than an hour’s drive from the CBD, Melbourne’s North is fast becoming the place to be! The Role: The Dietetics team at Northern Health is seeking Grade 2 Dietitians to join the team on a casual basis. The role requires high-level expertise in acute dietetics, particularly with complex surgical, medical, and critical care patients, and will be based at The Northern Hospital – Epping. This position will work closely with the multidisciplinary team, including medical staff, nursing staff, allied health clinicians, and other relevant operational staff to deliver high-quality dietetic services. Staff are expected to work a minimum of one weekend (inclusive of Saturday and Sunday) per month to every 6 weeks, and nominate for public holiday cover throughout the year. To be successful in this role you will have: Minimum 3 years clinical experience Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the area of acute adult nutrition (critical care, complex surgical, and medical patients) Well-developed interpersonal skills and effective verbal and written communication skills An ability to work in a multidisciplinary team and provide staff/community education Demonstrated negotiation and conflict resolution skills Commitment to ongoing professional development Competent computer skills, particularly in word processing and Internet use Understanding of the cultural diversity of the community Current Victorian Driver License Next Steps: If this opportunity sounds like the next step in your career, we would love to hear from you. Please click on the 'Apply' button and follow the prompts. For further details, please refer to the Position Description. Alternatively, you can contact Talya Cortinovis, Senior Dietitian, 0439 653 716 . Applications close 27 January 2025 Why work at Northern Health? We offer a range of benefits to support and reward staff both personally and professionally, which includes: Health and Wellbeing programs, including our ‘Thrive’ program Flexibility in the workplace and extra leave options and support An inclusive and culturally safe space State-of-the-art facilities and campus partnerships A commitment to ongoing professional development through our ‘Learning Labs’ Access to salary packaging, EAP, and our online library For a glimpse of life at NH, click here. Work with us! Northern 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 Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQ+, who have different abilities, or are from culturally and Linguistically Diverse Backgrounds are encouraged. All employees of Northern Health must comply with the health service’s Staff Health/Workforce Immunisation procedure (as amended from time to time) together with any relevant State Government and Departmental directives. This requires all employees to be vaccinated for various diseases such as, but not limited to, influenza and Covid-19. #J-18808-Ljbffr