Clinical Dietitian

NSW Health; Blacktown; On-site; AUD 79,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

NSW Health in Blacktown & Mount Druitt Hospitals seeks a Clinical Dietitian to deliver evidence-based nutrition care across inpatient and outpatient services. You will assess, plan and provide dietetic counselling, education and nutrition support to diverse patients, collaborating with medical and allied health teams to achieve positive health outcomes.

Join a multidisciplinary team focused on evidence-based practice, professional development and quality improvement.

Qualifications

• Up-to-date knowledge and skills in dietetic practice.
• Excellent written, verbal and non-verbal communication.
• Ability to work well in a collaborative multidisciplinary team.
• Strong computer literacy including Diet Office and electronic medical records.
• Experience as a Clinical Dietitian across inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Commitment to quality improvement principles.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality nutrition and dietetic services to patients.
• Deliver individualised nutrition care, education and counselling.
• Coordinate patient care with medical, nursing and allied health teams.
• Supervise Dietitian Assistants and students.
• Contribute to quality improvement, research and patient education resources.

Skills

Dietetic practice knowledge

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Clinical reasoning

CBORD Diet Office System

Cerner eMR

Education

Nutrition & Dietetics degree

Tools

CBORD Diet Office System

Cerner eMR

Job description

Make a meaningful difference through expert nutrition care
Work alongside a collaborative multidisciplinary team
Grow your clinical skills through education and professional development

Deliver evidence-based nutrition care across inpatient and outpatient services, supporting patients through assessment, nutrition support, education and dietetic counselling.

Employment Type: PermanentFull Time
Position Classification: Dietitian Level 1/ Level 2
Remuneration: $79,419 – $113,301 per annum
Hours Per Week: 38
Location: Blacktown & Mt Druitt Hospitals

Where you'll be working

Join the Nutrition and Dietetics team across Blacktown and Mount Druitt Hospitals, providing patient-centred care in a dynamic health service environment. You will work closely with medical, nursing and allied health professionals to support positive health outcomes across the continuum of care.

Be part of a collaborative multidisciplinary team that values your expertise

Support a diverse range of patients across inpatient and outpatient services

Contribute toward rounds, case conferences and clinical meetings

Work in an environment focused on evidence-based practice and continuous improvement

Access opportunities to build your knowledge, skills and professional capability

What you'll be doing

As a Clinical Dietitian, you will provide high quality nutrition and dietetic services to patients, using your clinical expertise to develop individualised nutrition care and support positive outcomes.

Provide nutritional assessment, therapeutic diet advice, nutrition support and counselling

Deliver individual and group-based nutrition education to patients and consumers

Collaborate with medical, nursing and allied health teams to coordinate patient care

Provide clinical supervision and support to Dietitian Assistants and students

Contribute to quality improvement, research, education and the development of patient resources

Qualifications: Tertiary qualifications in Nutrition and Dietetics, acceptable to the membership of the Dietitians' Association of Australia (DAA).

Selection Criteria

Up-to-date knowledge and skills in dietetic practice.

Well-developed written, verbal and non-verbal communication skills, effective time management and ability to prioritise workload.

Able to work as an effective team member as well as work independently, including flexibility and adaptability to work across facility sites to meet service needs.

Good computer skills, including experience using CBORD Diet Office System and Cerner eMR or equivalent.

Previous experience as a Clinical Dietitian in a broad range of inpatient and outpatient setting.

Demonstrated understanding and application of quality improvement principles.

Ability to work a rotating roster, including weekends, public holidays and on call, if required.

Need more information?

People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations. For more information, please visit https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/ .

Blacktown hospital car parking allocation model is changing. There is a managed waitlist for parking for new staff commencing at Blacktown Hospital. This does not apply to staff with a disability parking permit.

Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.