Address An opportunity exists for an experienced Clinical Dietitian to join our Mental Health Allied Health team at Northern Beaches Hospital on a part time basis (15.2 hours/week). This healthcare facility provides psychiatric care to public and private patients with a large range of quality services provided by exceptional allied health teams, psychiatric nurses, doctors and support staff. The successful Clinical Dietitian will make an impact by providing thorough nutrition assessment and intervention to Mental Health patients enabling them to meet their nutritional requirements for recovery and improve their health outcomes. You will:
Provide a high standard of clinical care to admitted inpatients
Work in partnership with other members of the multidisciplinary healthcare team to provide assessment and evidence-based interventions
Provide dietary counselling and education to a variety of different Mental Health patient populations Selection Criteria:
Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics or equivalent that meets the requirements for full membership of the Dietitians Association of Australia
Minimum 2 years acute care clinical dietetics experience in Mental Health
Highly developed nutritional assessment and dietary counselling skills
Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
Demonstrated effective interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrated ability to prioritise and manage workload demands, meet deadlines and complete activities within scope of practice Your colleagues can vouch that you:
Are passionate about delivering exceptional customer service
Respect and work well with others to achiaeve goals
Act with integrity and show care for the people you work with
Embrace change and seek ways to improve service
Are motivated by personal growth and accountability Benefits on offer:
Discounted onsite parking
Discounted gym memberships
Employee Assistance Programs
Salary Packaging
Bulk Billing services for employees and immediate family members. Northern Beaches Hospital is a dedicated facility for all patients in our local area. It was thoughtfully designed to optimise patient safety and overall experience, and to provide meaningful management and operational efficiencies that benefit everyone. Key to the hospital's success is a highly skilled and expert team of staff who are supported by a comprehensive range of professional development opportunities. Enquiries: Please contact Gary Wong, Mental Health Allied Health Manager and Clinical Psychologist, *********@healthscope.com.au To Apply: Please click on the 'Apply' button below to be taken to our online application form. Please include a cover letter and your CV along with the contact details of 2 professional referees. Our commitment to quality and safety for our patients, staff and visitors is our highest priority. Applicants will be required to provide a current (12 months or less) National Police check and a NSW Working with Children's Check, prior to appointment and persons in patient contact roles will be required to provide proof of immunity to specified infectious diseases prior to commencement.
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