Casual Grade 1 Dietician - VIC St Vincent's Private Hospital - Fitzroy

Job Description:

Join an Organisation where we Serve Something Greater; See Something Greater; and Strive for Something Greater!

ABOUT YOUR NEW ROLE:

In this rewarding opportunity you will join the friendly Nutrition Team at St Vincent’s Private Hospital Melbourne (SVPHM) as a Dietitian (Grade 1 casual) based at our Fitzroy / East Melbourne campuses.

Your role will involve:

• Patient centred care by maintaining high standards of evidence based clinical practice and monitor standards through ongoing review
• Liaising with medical staff, Nursing, and Allied health to promote best practice clinical care in nutrition
• Actively supporting patients to  make informed decisions about their treatment and ongoing care
• Regular communication with other Nutrition Department staff through regular clinical meetings
• Maintaining a close working relationship with the Food Service on nutrition related issues to assist in the provision of safe, nutritionally optimal diets in accordance with current standards and patients’ nutritional needs

We currently have casual positions available due to leave, therefore we would encourage any interested applicants to apply or reach out for a further discussion on the suitable hours, and how SVPHM might be a great fit!

WHY WORK FOR SVPHM:
You will join a high performing team and a workplace with relationships built on mutual trust and respect. We value our staff and offer professional advancement in a respectful, collaborative and learning environment.

Join the St Vincent’s Health Australia Group, and work for a truly values based organisation, who operate across VIC, NSW and QLD

• Gain access to discounted gym membership through Fitness Passport
• Option to join our workplace giving program, Give4Good

ABOUT YOU:

You will hold an appropriate tertiary qualification in Nutrition & Dietetics which provides eligibility to participate in the Accredited Practising Dietitian programme.

Your skills will include:

• An ability to provide a high standard of evidence based nutrition care to acute and non acute patients in the hospital setting.
• Have excellent communication skills with all staff including medical, nursing, allied health and food service staff
• Clinical experience desirable but not mandatory.
• Ability to be flexible with days of work
• Ability to work as a valued team player
• DA membership desirable but not mandatory.

ABOUT ST VINCENTS PRIVATE HOSPITAL MELBOURNE
Our experienced team of clinical professionals, care givers and support staff are equipped to provide the highest level of therapeutic, medical and surgical services. We work together to ensure patient safety, well-being and recovery. We are a not for profit Catholic private hospital which operates across four sites at Fitzroy, East Melbourne, Kew and Werribee.

APPLY NOW!
If this is the role for you, please hit the APPLY button now! Your application must include:

• Cover Letter
• Resume

We are committed to equal employment opportunity, ethical practices, the principles of cultural diversity and promote a smoke free work environment.

St Vincent's Health Australia is committed to reconciliation and encourages Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people to apply for all advertised positions. For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at indigenouscareers@svha.org.au.

REQUIREMENTS:
Criminal record and/or child protection checks will be conducted and will form part of the selection criteria for this role.

SVPHM has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) in healthcare settings. You are therefore required to comply with the SVHA Staff Health Screening Immunisation Policy, which, depending on the role you perform in the organisation will require you to undergo mandatory immunisations/vaccinations (including flu vaccinations).

SVHA generally requires its staff to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Please contact us if you would like to know more.

HAVE A QUESTION AND WANT TO KNOW MORE:
If you would like to discuss this opportunity please contact:

Lena Fiddelaers AHM- 0421419766

Position Description and Critical Job Demands Checklist:

Contact Details:

lena.fiddelaers@svha.org.au

Alternate Contact:

tinmimi.maung@svha.org.au

Closing Date:

11 July 2024 11:59pm

Reconciliation Action Plan:

At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at indigenouscareers@svha.org.au

View Reconciliation Action Plan

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