Title: Dietitian - Subacute
Burwood East, VIC, AU, 3151 Eastern Health, VIC, AU, 3128
Dietitan - Subacute
- Permanent Part-Time role (28 hours per week)
- Based at Peter James Centre, with willingness to travel to other EH sites as required
- Opportunity to join a large, friendly, supportive and dynamic Dietetics department
Eastern Health
Eastern Health is one of Melbourne’s largest public health services. We provide a range of emergency, surgical, medical and general healthcare services and have a proud history of serving a diverse community.
Our Employee Value Proposition is “Being a part of Eastern Health means belonging to a welcoming team of healthcare experts”.
This statement aligns with our promise to our communities, patients, consumers and staff that we will be HEALTHIER TOGETHER. Bolder than a vision for the future, our promise calls us to action. We know that working together is the only way we can achieve what is necessary for a healthier future.
About the role
A position has become available within the Eastern Health dietetics team for a Grade 2 Dietitian, with broad-ranging clinical experience, including subacute care. The successful applicant will work as directed, as part of the team of dietitians providing service to Eastern Health primarily at the Peter James Centre, but there may be a need/opportunity for travel to other Eastern Health sites. This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic person with a passion for providing care in the inpatient rehabilitation setting to join the Dietetics team at Eastern Health. Our team is made up of Dietitians working in multidisciplinary teams across the Continuum of Care in Acute, Subacute, Care at Home and Residential Aged Care settings. We have a strong commitment to evidence-based practice and research, mentoring and staff support through regular clinical supervision and ongoing professional development.
About you
To be successful in this role you will possess:
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Eligible for membership of the Dietitians Australia (DA) and the Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD) program
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Holder of a current Driver’s Licence
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Well consolidated post-graduate experience, particularly in Rehabilitation
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Demonstrated advanced dietetic skills across a range of clinical areas
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Demonstrated multidisciplinary teamwork skills
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Demonstrated high level of written and verbal communication skills
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Demonstrated ability to develop evidence based and innovative dietetic services
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Demonstrated experience in the design and implementation of research and quality improvement activities
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Demonstrated commitment to continuing professional development and education
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Demonstrated experience in Dietetic student clinical education & training
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Availability for possible weekend rostering if required
Healthcare workers are strongly recommended to follow COVID vaccination recommendations provided in the Australian Immunisation handbook (based on ATAGI advice). Seasonal vaccination against influenza is a mandatory requirement of this role and an offer is conditional on this being up to date prior to employment.
Those that are offered and/or start between January and April do not require an up to date vaccination for Influenza to progress providing they are aware of its requirement later in the year. Those that are offered and/or start between May and December require the up to date Influenza vaccination prior to offer.
What we offer
Eastern Health offers a variety of fantastic Employee Benefits, view the extensive range here!
- Mentor and Shadowing program
- Access to discovery days across our 50 sites
- Study and professional development leave
- Friendly & supportive teams
- Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
- Fitness Passport for work-life balance
- Employee Assistance program accessible for you and your loved ones
- Flexible working hours and excellent entitlements
- Salary packaging options and an employee benefits scheme
- Access to Private Health Insurance offers
- Digital upskilling, such as excel and Power-Bi training
- Cafes at all of our Hospitals
Next Steps
Apply online if you feel we are a good match, you have the skills and qualities to make a difference, and are eligible to work in Australia.
We review all applications when we receive them, and we notify unsuccessful candidates.
If you are shortlisted, we will be in touch to arrange an interview, and you must complete a National Police Check.
Good to know:
- We are an equal opportunity employer and actively promote equality for people of all races, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, and for people living with disability – within the communities we serve and our Eastern Health team.
- We provide a culturally safe and welcoming environment for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander employees.
- As a child-safe organisation, we ensure child safety and wellbeing is embedded in our everyday culture.
- Vaccination and screening for immunity to vaccine-preventable disease is a mandatory requirement of this role.
- Advertising may end before the closing date.
- We do not accept recruitment agency application
If you are a current Eastern Health employee please ensure you log in with your internal Eastern Health account to apply for this or other roles.
Please Click Here for the Position Description
Contact Person: Jo McKinstry, Dietetics Manager
Contact Number: 0466781936
Contact Email: Joanne.McKinstry@easternhealth.org.au
Need help submitting your application?
Just contact the Hiring Manager in the advertisement or call the Talent Acquisition Team on (03) 9955 7555 (Option 1)
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