Dietitian - Grade 1

Epworth HealthCare is Victoria’s largest not-for-profit private health care group, renowned for excellence in diagnosis, treatment, care and rehabilitation. Epworth is an innovator in Australia’s health system, embracing the latest in evidence-based medicine to pioneer treatments and services for our patients. 

Our values and purpose define Epworth's approach and delivery. We pride ourselves on communicating and delivering them in a real and meaningful way. Every Patient Matters.

We are very excited to offer a highly sought-after Dietitian role to join our Allied Health team at Epworth Camberwell!

We are seeking interest from an enthusiastic Grade 1 Dietitian looking for a part time (0.6 EFT) opportunity. In this role, you will be responsible for providing dietetic services. You will be part of the dietetics team and report to the Manager of Dietetics.

You will make an impact by:

• Providing nutrition advice, support, counselling and education to patients and family/carers
• Actively participating as a member of the department and multidisciplinary team
• Actively participating in quality activities ensuring opportunities for improvement are actively explored and best practice is achieved
• Participating in ongoing professional development by upgrading clinical competencies and knowledge and participating in both internal and external educational opportunities
• Demonstrating empathy and compassion and encourage patient and family members participation in all stages of care

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Previous acute hospital experience is desirable
• The ability to work with key stakeholders to deliver excellent patient care and outcomes
• A quality and risk focused approach to clinical practice, patient care and decision making
• Strong customer service skills and a 'can do' attitude
• Strong work ethic and time management skills
• Be committed to evidenced based patient centred care.

Position Description       Inherent Requirements

About Rehabilitation & Mental Health
Epworth’s Rehabilitation and Mental Health services are some of the most progressive of their kind in Australia. Our clinical approach involves individualised treatment and collaborative team decision-making to achieve outstanding outcomes for patients. We have forged a strong team ethos across our four campuses in Richmond, Hawthorn, Camberwell and Brighton.

• Bachelor/Masters of Nutrition and Dietetics or equivalent
• Eligibility for membership with Dietitians Australia

At Epworth, it’s a community. It’s the sense of belonging and being part of an organisation that puts the patient in the centre of all that is done. In addition to this, you will have access to:

• Epworth’s enhanced Not for Profit status (and not available in the public sector) provides the opportunity for employees to salary package up to $15,900 pre-tax annually, plus $2,650 meals and entertainment allowance leading to greater take home pay
• Discounted private health insurance
• Reduced cost of health services for you and your family at Epworth
• The largest educational scholarship program of its kind in Australia

Enquire/ Apply

Sound interesting? To apply, click the I'm Interested button and attach your CV and cover letter.

For more information, refer to the attached position description or contact Talent at ******@epworth.org.au / 03 9246 0*** or Jane Panaccio (Manager -  Speech Pathology & Dietetics) on 0431763***

It is a condition of employment with Epworth HealthCare, subject to reasonable exemptions, that you have had COVID-19 vaccinations, including where recommended by public health authorities and booster vaccinations.

As a child safe organisation, all successful applicants are required to satisfactorily clear a National Police Check (conducted by Epworth) and hold a valid employee Working with Children Check (provided by you).

At Epworth, we believe inclusion and diversity are essential to our culture and values. We focus on fairness and opportunity for all – across race, ability, ethnicity, gender, age, sexuality, cultures and beliefs – that reflect the communities we work in. At Epworth, we care.