Dietitian Grade 2 - Parental Leave Cover

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 that will be a part of our incredible Allied Health team at Epworth Richmond!

This is a full time, fixed term Parental Leave Cover position. 

Applications are invited from innovative, passionate and highly motivated Dietitians committed to evidence based and multidisciplinary care. Working as part of a small Dietetics team, the successful candidate will be responsible for managing the nutritional needs of inpatients. Clinical areas include surgical, critical care, gastroenterology, orthopaedics, neurology, ICU, dialysis, cardiorespiratory, oncology and medical. 

Having access to ongoing professional development opportunities as well as links to our wider team within our Epworth network, this is a fantastic opportunity not to be missed!

You will make an impact by:

• Promoting and providing dietetic and nutritional intervention across a range of inpatient wards and outpatient services
• Providing evidence-based nutrition intervention advice, support, counselling and education to patients and family/carers
• Working collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to provide high-quality care using a patient-centred approach
• Actively participating in quality activities ensuring opportunities for improvement are actively explored and best practice is achieved
• Participating in team professional development and student supervision
• 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 experience in an acute hospital setting (minimum of 4 years)
• Commitment to best practice and working within a multidisciplinary team
• Well-developed time management, prioritisation and communication skills
• 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      

Position Description       Inherent Requirements

About Epworth Richmond

Epworth Richmond is a rapidly growing, fast-paced and dynamic teaching hospital where you will work alongside highly skilled practitioners in all areas. You will challenge your skills, broaden your experience, and grow your expertise through exposure to a wide range of clinical specialties, treatment options and the latest in technology. Epworth will support you to provide the best possible care to our patients by continually investing in your education, better facilities, and technologies.

• Bachelor/Masters of Nutrition and Dietetics or equivalent
• Eligible for full membership of Dietitians Australia (DA)
• Eligible for Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD) Program

At Epworth, it’s a community. It’s the sense of belonging and being part of an organisation and a team that works to make sure that every patient matters. 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

Enquire/ Apply

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

For more information, refer to the attached position description or contact Talent at ******@epworth.org.au or call at 03 9246 0*** or Caroline Guille, Manager of Dietetics
Epworth Richmond on 9426 8568. 

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

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.