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SalaryEmployment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Dietitian Level 1 / Level 2
Remuneration: $70,944 - $101,211 per annum
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ453991
Where you'll be working
Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) is responsible for providing primary and secondary health care for people living in the Auburn, Blacktown, and The Hills Shire, Holroyd and Parramatta Local Government Areas (LGAs) and tertiary care to residents of the Greater Western Region. We are committed to our vision of 'better health services for the people of western Sydney and beyond' and to the delivery of health care or related services in line with our core values of collaboration, openness, respect and empowerment.
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What you'll be doing
Chronic and Complex (CAC) Allied Health services focus on restoring, improving, or maintaining older people’s independent functioning and wellbeing. The focus of these services is assisting older people to regain or maintain physical, functional and cognitive abilities which support them to either maintain or recover a level of independence, allowing them to remain living in the community. This position works as a member of a Chronic and Complex multidisciplinary team.
CAC Dietitians are responsible for providing assessment, intervention/treatment, counselling, and education for clients with nutrition issues residing within the Western Sydney Local Health District.
CAC Dietitians are expected to work from different locations across WSLHD as reasonably required.
People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.
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Blacktown hospital car parking allocation model is changing. There is a managed waitlist for parking for new staff commencing at Blacktown Hospital. This does not apply to staff with a disability parking permit.
Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment you must hold current Australian work rights (I.E Australian citizen, permanent resident or NZ citizen with a current passport).
Essential Criteria:
Qualification: Tertiary qualifications in Nutrition and Dietetics, acceptable to the membership of Dietitians Australia
Selection Criteria: * Demonstrated skills and experience in Dietetic assessment, planning and evaluating interventions for clients with chronic and complex health conditions.
- Experience in nutritional assessment, education and counselling for individuals
- Demonstrated understanding of the health and associated care needs of persons with complex, chronic and/or aged conditions residing in the community.
- Demonstrated skills in the ability to use relevant evidence based, best practice guidelines to guide decision making for best client outcomes.
- High-level written and oral communication skills, computer competence and ability to use electronic medical records, word processing and databases.
- Ability to work independently and as part of multidisciplinary team.
- Current Drivers Licence valid within Australia.
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For role related queries or questions contact Anne Rainey on Anne.Rainey@health.nsw.gov.au or 0427504616.
Applications Close: 24th January 2024
