AddressReference Number: 765
Job Title: Dietitian Grade 1 or 2 - Rural Allied Health Team Employment Type: Fixed Term Full Time or Part Time
Hours per Fortnight: 80 Location: Community Health
Applications Close: 08/04/2024
About GV Health:
At Goulburn Valley Health we pride ourselves on delivering person-centred care. We aim to enhance patient experience through improved service access, developing partnerships, meeting growth in demand, implementing innovative service models and ensuring workforce flexibility.
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Our Region
Come and join the GV Health Rural Allied Health Team (RAHT), a team with a well renowned supportive workplace culture with an opportunity to work alongside experienced Dietitians. You will work autonomously, undertake a varied and diverse workload and provide interventions in predominately home based settings, making a true difference to our client’s independence and well-being.
About the team
The team is an established and progressive multi-disciplinary team which includes Dietetics, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Podiatry, Social Work and Speech Pathology services, supported by Allied Health Assistants.
A great opportunity to experience the public and community sector with a supportive team who can equip you with the skills needed for a strong career start. In this role you will work autonomously, undertake a varied and diverse workload and provide interventions in predominately home based settings, making a true difference to our client’s independence and well-being. There is no nursing home work.
About the role
The Dietitian will provide person centred care with an opportunity to:
- Travel across the Goulburn Valley region working in home based settings
- Work with clients, carers and families to provide practical solutions to promote good nutrition and independence at home
- Develop goals and care plans to assist clients to remain at home and active in their local community
- Advise on dietary needs and support skill development in areas such as food budgeting, shopping, food choices and meal preparation
- Support clients who require home enteral nutrition (HEN)
- Work with a diverse range of clients and health conditions including chronic diseases and neurological conditions
- Undertake teaching and training opportunities with local and regional service providers
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We are looking for a Dietitian with:
- Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics or Masters of Nutrition and Dietetics or equivalent
- Member of Dietetics Australia and participating in the Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD) program.
- Broad knowledge and experience in the delivery of Dietetic services within home, group and community settings to clients with complex presentations, inclusive of complex health conditions, memory impairment, cultural and diverse backgrounds.
- Self motivation with a high level of communication, organisational and time management skills
- Knowledge of the service system, and ability to liaise and advocate across the full spectrum of health and community services.
- Sound interpersonal, written and communication skills, including computer literacy and the ability to produce well-written reports
- Proven organisational and time management skills with an ability to prioritise and manage a diverse caseload
- Driver’s licence
A comprehensive orientation program is available, along with supervision and support opportunities.
Why work at GV Health?
Generous salary packaging, subsidised staff parking and discounted leisure memberships
- Flexible work practices and options to purchase additional leave to support work/life balance
- Paid parental leave
- Professional development and study leave to help reach your learning and career goals
- A confidential employee assistance program (EAP) for you and your loved ones
- Social club membership offering a range of events, functions and local community discounts
- Our CREATE Outstanding monthly, bi-monthly and annual reward and recognition program
GV Health is an equal opportunity employer and encourages 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.
Three (3) COVID-19 vaccination doses are a mandatory requirement for all roles and seasonal Influenza vaccination (where mandated). Further pre-employment screening checks may be required, including but not limited to; Working with Children's Check (WWCC), National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Worker Screening, International and National Police Checks, Aged Care Statutory Declaration, Visas and valid working rights in Australia, further immunisations. Further details of pre-employment requirements are provided in the Position Description and to successful candidates, or upon request.
GV Health reserves the right to vary pre-employment screening from time to time and as directed by legislation and operational requirements.
Recruitment agencies should note that GV Health does not accept agency resumes. GV Health is not responsible for any fees related to any unsolicited resumes submitted by Recruitment Agencies.
