Senior Dietitian

We currently have an opportunity for an experienced Senior Dietician to join our Brightwater Allied Health, Operations team.

The Senior Dietitian’s role is responsible for providing expertise and recommendations relating to dietetic interventions in response to the service requirements of a facility or service. This position will also mentor, supervise and coordinate other dietitians to ensure a quality allied health service, working across sites as required.

We offer 12 months fixed term part time contact for parental leave cover working 60.8 hours per fortnight.

This position represents a senior therapist in the profession of Dietetics, act as an expert consultant in the specified clinical area and supports the Service Manager (residential)/ Allied Health Manager and multi-disciplinary team in matters relating to client and staff safety in regard to complex nutritional requirements.

If this sounds like the right role for you, Brightwater offers:

• The ability to salary package – meaning you can legitimately pay less tax and increase your take-home pay
• Our unique staff benefits program, including access to BrightwaterPlus which gives you discounts with over 370 retailers
• Professional development opportunities

Key Duties/Accountabilities

• Ensure all care/rehabilitation practices are provided in a manner that promotes the personal values of the client, and adheres to relevant policies of Brightwater Care Group, appropriate professional Code of Ethics, and to relevant legislation affecting professional practice and other relevant standards and guidelines.
• Use highly developed dietetics skills to assess, plan, prescribe, implement and evaluate individualised outcome[1]based nutrition care/support plans within an interdisciplinary team model, in partnership with the client and their representatives and other relevant stakeholders, ensuring that nutrition care/support plans for the clients are relevant and appropriate.
• Utilise a leadership approach to mentor, train, supervise and support fellow Dietitians, Allied Health professionals, clinical and other staff. This includes participating in the recruitment and selection of new staff, identifying learning/development needs, participating in Staff Reviews, and supporting performance management processes.
• Proactively maintain knowledge of contemporary dietetics practices through research and publication reviews and use knowledge to contribute to service improvements and facilitate education to others through group forums.
• Delegate the implementation of nutritional supports to site staff, by providing clear communication and education when needed. Regularly obtain feedback from site staff and interdisciplinary team regarding client’s response to the dietetics interventions in order to enhance the creation and maintenance of the home/social environment in which emotional, physical, spiritual and cultural needs are met.
• Assist with the review, implementation and monitoring of clinical policies and procedures and ensure that Brightwater documentation is completed to the required standard.
• Communicate with clients and their representatives in regards to identifying the client’s individualised goals, developing the client’s nutrition care plan, and answering questions; facilitate relevant education and training in relation to nutrition support, and provide information about dietetics treatment and care.
• Lead and provide a Dietetics service as part of the overall Allied Health Service that is equitable, responsible, cost effective and efficient, with appropriate coordination and use of human and other resources. This includes supporting the ACFI process (residential only), NDIS process, and relevant business requirements.
• Act as a positive role model for all staff, demonstrating behaviour in line with Brightwater’s Mission, values, policies and procedures, and use highly developed problem-solving skills to resolve conflict at the earliest opportunity while promoting a positive and adaptable team environment. This includes fostering a culture that is inclusive of diversity in age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, sexuality, sexual identity and disability.
• Provide leadership in relation to identifying areas for improvement. This includes collaborating with colleagues, facilitating quality improvement activities and acting as an effective change agent in response to agreed changes.

The ideal candidate will have the Qualifications, Skills, Knowledge and Experience detailed below: 

• Possess a tertiary qualification in Dietetics and registered as an Accredited Practicing Dietitian with the Dietitians Association of Australia (DAA).
• Extensive experience providing dietetics services and providing clinical leadership, as well as supervising a health team to support clients who have complex health issues.
• Proven ability to assess, plan, implement and successfully evaluate client care in consultation with a multidisciplinary team. This includes a strong commitment to providing, with the capability to deliver, safe and high-quality care.
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal skills that build effective leadership, develops inclusive teamwork and establishes successful working relationships with stakeholders.
• Proven customer-focused work ethic, highly developed person-centred skills, strong commitment to Brightwater’s Mission, and values alignment with Brightwater’s.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills, with the ability to organise and prioritise tasks, work effectively under pressure, meet deadlines and use resources effectively, safely and efficiently.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of continuous quality improvement and the capability to identify and implement associated activities.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage change and support team members in a care related environment in line with operational and strategic goals.
• Working knowledge of Safety and Health legislation; and where relevant the Aged Care Act (1997) and Aged Care Quality Standards, National Standards for Disability Services, Transition Care Program and/or care packages.
• First Aid Certificate less than 3 years old (desirable; essential if providing services for Brightwater At Home clients).
• Current Western Australian ‘C’ Class Driver’s Licence.
• Satisfactory National Police Certificate obtained within the last 12 months.

About Brightwater

At Brightwater, we are committed to pursuing the dignity of independence for our clients.

With a track record that dates back to 1901, care is at our core.  We stand beside our clients during times of personal change, using experience and understanding to be the support they need. We’re ready for the complexities that come with ageing and disability, including dementia, Huntington’s disease, and acquired brain injury.

If you are passionate about helping people pursue the dignity of independence and have a spirit that is caring, authentic, progressive, and courageous then please read the attached job description for more information on the role, including a full list of duties and provide us with a copy of your resume and a cover letter outlining your suitability according to the selection criteria.

Applications should be submitted through Brightwater’s online portal by 28 March 2024 at 4pm, however Brightwater reserves the right to close this advert before this date.

If you are interested in this position or for confidential enquiries, please phone Holly Coopes on 0487 403 ***.

At Brightwater, we welcome people with diverse life experiences, thoughts, and beliefs. We foster a culture of inclusion, collaboration, and innovation where our clients and staff can flourish.

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