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SalaryReference Number: 42411: Dietitian - Grade 2 - Acute Weekend
Employment Type: Casual (CS)
Location: Northern Health (All Campuses)
About Northern Health:
As an organisation we have a clear focus on how we service and partner with our community, including our strategy of helping the community stay well when at home. Our reputation of community minded, inclusive and progressive is matched to none.
Northern Health is located in the rapidly growing northern suburbs with projected growth the biggest in the state. With a booming, culturally rich and diverse community, and less than an hour's drive from the CBD, Melbourne's North is fast becoming the place to be!
The Opportunity:
Grade 2 Acute Dietitian - Weekend (Casual)
An exciting opportunity exists for an enthusiastic dietitian to join the team at Northern Health.
The role will require high level expertise within acute dietetics, particularly complex surgical, medical patients and critical care patients and be based at The Northern Hospital - Epping.
This position will work closely with the multidisciplinary team including medical staff, nursing staff, allied health clinicians and other relevant operational staff to deliver high quality dietetic services. Staff are expected to work a minimum of one weekend (inclusive of Saturday and Sunday) approximately every 4-6 weeks, and nominate for public holiday cover throughout the year.
To be successful in this role you will have:
- Minimum 3 years clinical experience
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the area of acute adult nutrition (critical care, complex surgical and medical patients)
- Well-developed interpersonal skills and effective verbal and written communication skills that facilitate an ability to work
- An ability to work in a multidisciplinary team and provide staff/ community education
- Demonstrated negotiation and conflict resolution skills
- Commitment to ongoing professional development
- Competent computer skills particularly in word processing and Internet use, and the
- ability to learn dedicated software
- Understanding of the cultural diversity of the community
- Current Victorian Driver License
If this opportunity sounds like the next step in your career, then we would love to hear from you. Please click on the 'Apply' button and follow the prompts.
For detailed position information, please refer to the key result areas, major responsibilities and selection criteria located in the Position Description below:
For further details, please contact:
Talya Cortinovis, Senior Dietitian via 0439 653 716
Applications close 13th March 2024.
Why work at the Northern Health?
We offer a range of benefits to support and reward staff both personally and professionally, which includes:
- Health and Wellbeing programs, including our 'Thrive' program
- Flexibility in the workplace and extra leave options and support
- An inclusive and culturally safe space
- State of the art facilities and campus partnerships
- A commitment to ongoing professional development through our 'Learning Labs'
- Access to salary packaging, EAP and our online library
Work with us! Northern Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce which reflects the community we serve. 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.
All employees of Northern Health must comply with the health service's Staff Health / Workforce Immunisation procedure (as amended from time to time) together with any relevant State Government and Departmental directives. This requires all employees to be vaccinated for various diseases such as, but not limited to influenza and Covid-19.
