Clinical Dietitian Level 1/2 Temporary Fulltime

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (Up to 12 Months)
Position Classification: Dietitian Level 1/2
Remuneration: $35.77 - $51.04 per hour
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ478475

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.

What you'll be doing
Provision of high quality Nutrition and Dietetic services to patients within the Western Sydney Local Health District. This includes the provision of nutritional assessment, nutrition support, nutrition education and dietetic counselling to inpatients and outpatients either individually or as a group. 

Benefits of working for Western Sydney Local Health District:

• Paid Allocated Day Off (ADO) every month, in addition to your annual leave (For full time staff)
• Salary Packaging - lowers your taxable income and increases your take-home pay. (Applicable for eligible employees)  http://wslhdintranet.wsahs.nsw.gov.au/salary-packaging-with-smartsalary  
• Meal entertainment lowers your taxable income and increases your take-home pay.  (Applicable for eligible employees) http://wslhdintranet.wsahs.nsw.gov.au/salary-packaging-with-smartsalary
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) professional counselling and coaching service that offers confidential, short-term support for work-related and personal issues, which you and your immediate family can access
• Managers Support - Employee Assistance Program (EAP) professional consultative service for all managers, HR or senior staff that is confidential and unlimited for people management support
• Generous leave conditions in accordance with NSW Health (State) awards
• Recognition of prior relevant service may be considered toward commencing salary 
• Leave may be transferrable from other public sector agencies in accordance with leave mobility provisions

People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.

Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations.  For more information, please visit https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/ Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

Please note: A person who is not an Australian citizen or a permanent resident is only eligible for temporary employment for a period not longer than the duration of their current visa or a period not shorter than the duration of the advertised position.

Essential Requirements:

1. Qualifications: Tertiary qualifications in Nutrition and Dietetics, acceptable to the membership of the Dietitians’ Association of Australia (DAA).  

Selection Criteria:

1. Up-to-date knowledge and skills in dietetic practice.
2. Well-developed written, verbal and non-verbal communication skills, effective time management and ability to prioritise workload.
3. Able to work as an effective team member as well as work independently, including flexibility and adaptability to work across facility sites to meet service needs.
4. Good computer skills, including experience using CBORD Diet Office System and Cerner eMR or equivalent.
5. Previous experience as a clinical Dietitian.
6. Demonstrated understanding and application of quality improvement principles.
7. Ability to work a rotating roster, including weekends, public holidays and on call, if required.

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For role related queries or questions contact Bahija Zeidan on *************@health.nsw.gov.au

Applications Close: 30th April 2024