Dietitian - Senior (Emergency)

Deliver high level nutrition and dietetic services to patients and to other stakeholders/customers within the Gold Coast Hospital and Health Service taking a lead role across a complex, varied or specialised caseload to achieve excellence in patient care, education and research as a member of the Emergency multidisciplinary team.

The Role

An opportunity has become available for a Dietitian – Senior (Emergency) to join Gold Coast Health (GCH) where the focus of our 12 000-strong team is on providing world-class health care to people living in the Gold Coast, and northern New South Wales region of Australia.

You will

• Manage workload to deliver high level nutrition and dietetic services within the Gold Coast Hospital Service
• Undertake high level nutrition and dietetic duties as the Dietitian - Senior Emergency, with a high degree of independence within the work unit
• Apply professional judgement to complex caseloads adapting routine clinical practice based on valid and reliable evidence/guidelines
• Contribute to clinical research activities within the area of nutrition and dietetics with demonstrated outcomes

About you

To be successful in this position you will required

• A tertiary degree (or equivalent) in Nutrition and Dietetics from a recognised tertiary institution
• Be eligible for membership of the Dietitians Association of Australia and Accredited Practicing Dietitian
• Blue Card
• Available to work Monday through Friday and take part in the weekend and on call rosters
• Evidence of vaccination, or be able to be vaccinated against and remain vaccinated against - Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis and Hepatitis B
• Tuberculosis screening, to identify if the tuberculosis vaccination may be required
• Declaration of serious discipline history must be disclosed
• Criminal History Screening will be required for new employees (GCH will cover cost)

Benefits

• Flexible work options
• Career Development
• Salary Packaging
• Modern Facilities
• Diverse Work Culture
• Research Opportunities
• 12.75% super
• 17.5% leave loading

Salary

• Temporary part time (up to 26/07/25, with possibility of extension, 60.8 hrs p.f.).
• Base salary ranging from $62.75 - $67.53 per hour

About Us

Nutrition and Food Services department provides leadership for effective and efficient Nutrition and Hydration management in conjunction with the key stake holders. The Nutrition and Food Services department is committed to safe, effective optimal nutrition management for adult and paediatric patients as well as education and training, credentialing and scope of clinical practice, performance management reports, evidence-based care, monitoring of variation in clinical practice and health outcomes.

About Gold Coast Health

• Nationally and internationally recognised location for innovative medical research and health care
• Annual operating budget exceeding $1.5 billion
• More than 1100 beds across three hospitals - Gold Coast University Hospital, Robina Hospital, Varsity Lakes Hospital and Robina and Southport Health Precincts
• Secondary and tertiary health services across more than 20 facilities
• Opportunity to combine professional advancement, job satisfaction and relaxation into one fulfilling lifestyle
• A workplace culture that encourages people to bring their whole selves to work so that they can perform at their best
• Committed to reflecting the diversity of the Gold Coast community and ensuring each staff member is included and feels like they belong

How to Apply

Click APPLY to submit your application by Wednesday, 24 April 2024

Gold Coast Health is committed to providing an accessible, inclusive work environment. Please contact the nominated person if you require any reasonable adjustments throughout this recruitment process.

Job Ad reference: GC557186

Please note: no third-party applications will be accepted.