Address- Limestone Coast Local Health Network, Country Health Connect, Mount Gambier
- Salary: $102,641 - $110,094 p.a (pro rata) - AHP3
- Ongoing part time position
The Limestone Coast Local Health Network (LCLHN) is seeking an experienced and highly competent Clinical Senior Dietitian to provide exceptional clinical/ professional leadership to allied health professionals working in LCLHN appropriate to the rural and remote context. This role offers an exciting opportunity to advance rural healthcare and enhance dietetic services while leading a team of dedicated professionals across our region. Take the next step in your career and join us in delivering exceptional patient care and fostering clinical excellence.
Responsible for contributing to improvements in the quality, safety and community needs-driven distribution of services across LCLHN, the Clinical Senior Dietitian works with allied health staff, managers and other stakeholders on model of care and workforce development initiatives. Operating within a multi-disciplinary service context, the Clinical Senior Dietitian upholds professional standards and provides complex clinical and consultancy Dietetic services within the Limestone Coast Region. As a clinical leader, mentor, clinical supervisor and line manager, the Clinical Senior Dietitian provides clinical support and profession-specific supervision to less experienced Dietitians and plays a leadership role in the clinical education of staff and professional students within the Limestone Coast. The Clinical Senior Dietitian may be required to work within Palliative or Subacute services in which case the clinician will adopt a program specific approach to service provision, (as defined SA Health guidelines).
You must hold a recognised qualification within the Dietetics profession, and be eligible for practicing membership of the Dietitians Australia. It is highly desirable to participate in the Dietitians Australia Accredited Practising Dietitian program and maintain ongoing professional development program as a requirement of a self-regulated profession.
Why Join Us?
- Make a real difference and feel like an important part of the community. Being part of the Limestone Coast Local Health Network means you will be supported both personally and professionally, can take advantage of education and training opportunities, will have access to flexible working hours and be part of an inter-professional approach to holistic health care.
- Collaborative and supportive work environment where your ideas are valued.
- Job security and financial incentives: in addition to the annual salary and entitlements (superannuation & leave loading), we also offer salary sacrifice benefits, watch a short video about what salary packaging is.
- Relocation reimbursement of up to $13,000 may be available to people relocating for this opportunity. More information available from SA Health Careers - Relocation support.
The Region
The Limestone Coast Local Health Network provides a wide range of health care services to residents within the Limestone Coast region, which is situated in the southeastern part of South Australia and extending all the way to the Victorian border.
The Limestone Coast Local Health Network is surrounded by a world class wine region, outdoor adventures, and some of South Australia’s best coastline, offering a work-life balance like no other.
Your lifestyle
- Relaxed and affordable lifestyle
- Access to safe beaches, excellent recreational fishing, sailing and surf
- Outstanding National Parks and great sporting and recreational facilities
- Well-serviced with educational facilities, including TAFE and University campuses
- Plenty of social activities including sporting clubs, music groups and great food and beverage experiences
- Conveniently located approximately halfway between two major cities: Melbourne and Adelaide
Country Health Connect focuses on the delivery of exceptional care to those living within our communities who require some support to remain living independently or reside in one of our residential aged care facilities.
Our professional and caring staff deliver health care and wellbeing support across regional South Australia in hospitals, local health services, community centres, residential aged care facilities and clients’ own homes.
The Limestone Coast Local Health Network (LCLHN) is committed to building a flexible, diverse and inclusive culture, planning for and promoting diversity. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as well as diverse community groups and ages including, LGBTQI+, people living with a disability and other diversity groups. The LCLHN recognises the benefits that such an approach brings for our staff and consumers in being an employer of choice.
Find out more about working with the Limestone Coast Local Health Network at www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/workatLCLHN
Applicant Information
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.
Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and appropriate immunisation requirements.
Check(s)
- DHS Working with Children Check (WWCC)
- DHS National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Worker Check
- National Police Certificate (NPC) for employment involving unsupervised contact with vulnerable groups required for this position (E.g. aged care employment or work involving vulnerable clients)
Immunisation Risk for this position is - Category A (direct contact with blood or body substances)
SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job ref: 872716
Enquiries
Sarah Puust
A/ Regional Manager Allied Health and Rehabilitation
8721 1460
***********@sa.gov.au
Application Closing Date
11 July 2024, 11:55PM
Attachments
872716 Clinical Senior Dietitian - Job Pack.pdf
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