Casual Grade 2 Dietitian

Mercy Health; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Mercy Health in Melbourne is seeking a Casual Dietitian to work closely with maternity services and gynaecological oncology teams. You will provide dietetic management for gynaecological oncology inpatients and day chemotherapy, and deliver clinical dietetic services to antenatal care, gestational diabetes and reproductive medicine.

The role requires qualifications in Dietetics, APD status, and strong clinical and communication skills to support patient-centered care and collaboration with a

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Nutrition & Dietetics or Master of Dietetics (or equivalent).
• Eligibility for membership of Dietitians Australia and APD status.
• Strong clinical skills and relevant experience.
• Excellent clinical, time management, organisational and communication skills; able to adapt and problem solve.
• Compassionate, flexible and positive approach to patient care and management.
• Ability to foster friendly, respectful relationships and contribute to a collaborative team.

Responsibilities

• Dietetic management of gynaecological oncology patients in inpatient settings and day chemotherapy.
• Clinical Dietetic service to referred inpatients and outpatients in antenatal care, gestational diabetes and reproductive medicine.

Education

Bachelor of Nutrition & Dietetics

Master of Dietetics

Job description

Employment Type: Casual shifts available
Salary: As per EBA
Location: Based at Mercy Hospital for Women in Heidelberg
Upload with Application: Resume, cover letter, and all relevant qualifications
Contact: Bridget Moore, ******@mercy.com.au

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About the opportunity

Great opportunity to work closely with multidisciplinary teams across maternity services and gynaecological oncology.

• Dietetic management of gynaecological oncology patients in the inpatient setting and day chemotherapy.
• Clinical Dietetic service to referred inpatients and outpatients of the hospital in the areas of antenatal care, gestational diabetes and reproductive medicine.

What you'll bring

You're resilient, compassionate and have a whole lot of heart. Most importantly, you are committed to delivering exceptional patient-centred care.

To thrive in this role, you will have:

• Bachelor of Nutrition & Dietetics, Master of Dietetics or equivalent qualification.
• Eligibility for membership of Dietitians Australia and APD status.
• Strong clinical skills and relevant experience.
• Excellent clinical, time management, organisational and communication skills, with the ability to adapt and problem solve.
• A compassionate, flexible and positive approach to effective patient care and management.
• The ability to nurture friendly, respectful relationships and contribute to a collaborative team environment.

You will also be required to provide evidence of, or in the process of obtaining:

• A current Police Record Check and Working with Children Check.
• Proof of current influenza vaccination and other vaccination status consistent with public health orders.

Ready to help us shape the future of healthcare?

Join us and make a meaningful difference in people's lives - and your career.

Please contact us if you would like to find out more or communicate any requirements to ensure we provide you with a fair and equitable interview and selection process.

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We extend this acknowledgment to the many Traditional Lands that we operate across Australia and pay our respects to Elders past and present.

The team at Mercy Health is as wonderfully diverse as the patients, residents, clients and communities we support. We're proud to be recognised as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA). Mercy Health strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, sexualities, genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds.