Dietitian (Grade 2) - Clinical

Position DetailsReference Number 183552
Position Title Dietitian (Grade 2) - Clinical
Employment Status Casual
Program Community Health Rehab & Palliative Care
Location All Sites, University Hospital Geelong
Salary $0.00
Hours Per Fortnight 0
Position SummaryHave it all

• Be part of a dynamic Nutrition and Dietetics service that is committed to best practice
• Enjoy work life balance and extend your career living in the beautiful Geelong region
• Multiple opportunities – temporary and casual hours available

Guided by our values, Barwon Health is Victoria's largest regional health care service and is also the largest employer in the Geelong and surf coast region, employing over 8700 staff. Barwon Health’s core facilities include the renowned in central Geelong, the in North Geelong, the , a vital services that includes child and family health support, renal dialysis, medical imaging, and urgent care. Four spanning the Region, that are delivered through a number of programs across the Geelong and Barwon South West region. and world renowned that that advances health and wellbeing for all.Our Nutrition team at Barwon Health consists of 40 Dietitians and 8 Dietitian Assistants. We provide dietetic services to inpatients and outpatients across all clinical specialties according to current best practice and professional standards. Our staff are expected to pursue clinical excellence, consumer-centred care and interdisciplinary teamwork. Additionally, the Nutrition and Dietetics Department provides clinical placements for dietetics students, co-ordinated by our Student Placement Co-ordinator and has a strong relationship with Food Services via our Food Service Dietitian.We are seeking multiple dietitians to join our growing team at University Hospital Geelong and the McKellar Centre as the successful applicant you will;

• Provide high quality evidence-based nutritional care to patients and consumers of Barwon Health
• Contribute to professional issues within the organisation to ensure the promotion of Nutrition and Dietetics professional values and high standards of Nutrition and Dietetics service provision.
• Work in collaboration with relevant stakeholders to monitor, develop and improve Nutrition and Dietetics clinical service provision consistent with the objectives of the Barwon Health and the CHRPC Strategic plans.

Parameters of this position would include supervision of students and junior staff.All activities of the position will reflect current best-practice and professional standards for Nutrition & Dietetics. The position will operate according to relevant legislation, Barwon Health policies, program and departmental guidelines. The role will also require flexibility in availability to support service delivery initiatives.We are an innovative, energetic and enthusiastic team who work cohesively together. We promote positive respectful relationships and strong working partnerships in the workplace and in the community. As a team we are focussed on providing the highest quality patient centred care whilst exhibiting our Barwon Health values of respect, compassion, commitment, accountability and innovation.Hear more from and about careers in Nutrition & Dietetics at Barwon Health

• Excellent working conditions with a high sense of job satisfaction
• Geelong and Barwon Health is an attractive destination with a sunny climate, notoriously laidback lifestyle and great pay rates
• To find out more about the Geelong region, visit our

page on the Barwon Health website. is an easy commute from all suburbs * Access to employee wellness program

• A genuine community feel - we look after each other
• Wide range of professional development that enhances your careers

, and the Living Expenses capped at $9,010 which includes repayments on mortgages, credit cards, personal loans and rental payments and Meal Entertainment & Accommodation capped at $2,650 which includes food and drink consumed in a social or entertainment settings and some accommodation expenditureDiversity and InclusionAt Barwon Health we are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce where we value each person’s uniqueness. We embrace diverse life experiences and the perspectives of our people, whilst providing high-quality health care to all members of our community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, cultural background, disability or sexual orientation.At Barwon Health we are committed to providing positive employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and welcome employment applications from candidates of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background.We at Barwon Health strongly encourage people with disability and diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles.If we can assist you with any reasonable adjustments in order to submit your application for this role, please contact the Talent Acquisition team via email at talent.acquisition@barwonhealth.org.au noting your preferred method of communication and contact details and a member of the team will be in touch.We, Barwon Health, are proud to be Totally Smoke Free.This role must be fully vaccinated for Covid -19 and influenza and meet the requirements of the Barwon Health immunisation policy.You will be required to upload your Immunisation History with evidence of influenza vaccination from March 2022 in the application process. Please use the "free text document" upload function for this purpose.Please note Barwon Health will only contact you via our official email and never use unconventional means, such as text messaging or other services.
Selection Criteria Essential: Can you please list Barwon Health's values?
Essential: Can you please choose one of Barwon Health's values and describe a situation in the workplace where you have displayed this value?
Essential: Eligibility for full membership of Dietitians Australia.
Essential: Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD) status.
Essential: I agree to meet Barwon Health's immunisation requirements (including full COVID vaccination) as set out in Barwon Health's Staff Immunisation Policy as amended from time to time. I acknowledge that meeting this ongoing requirement is mandatory and a condition of any employment subsequently offered.
Desirable: Experience working in clinical nutrition, acute hospital experience, critical care, HEN (Home Enteral Nutrition), oncology, renal, eating disorders, palliative care or rehabilitation will be an advantage.
Contact Person Elizabeth McIntyre
Contact Person Job Title Deputy Manager, Nutrition and Dietetics, University Hospital Geelong
Contact Number (03) 4215 0704
Contact Email elizabeth.mcintyre@barwonhealth.org.au
Alternate Contact Person Christine Wiggett
Alternate Contact Number (03) 4215 0704
Alternate Contact Email christine.wiggett@barwonhealth.org.au
Closing Date 26/04/2024