Dietitian Clinical Educator

Queensland Government; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional growth opportunities

Competitive renumeration

Annual pay increases

Employer superannuation contribution

Job summary

The Queensland Children's Hospital Dietetics and Food Services team delivers person centred, evidence-based dietetics, specialised nutrition support and food services to meet the needs of our patients and families. This leadership role will coach and support others to deliver for children, young people and families, in line with the CHQ Leadership Excellence Framework and public service values.

Join Children's Health Queensland Hospital and Health Service (CHQ HHS) to lead paediatric dietetic

Job description

About the TeamThe Queensland Children's Hospital Dietetics and Food Services team provides person centred, evidence-based dietetics, specialised nutrition support and food services to meet the needs of our patients and families.About the RoleIn this role you will coach and support others to deliver for children, young people and families (Leader of Others) in accordance with the Children's Health Queensland Leadership Excellence Framework and the Queensland Public Service and the CHQ values. Your contribution will include:Clinical PracticeDeliver high level nutrition and dietetic clinical services within a variety of caseloads in an acute hospital, rehabilitation or community setting in accordance with prescribed professional and ethical standards, with minimal direct clinical supervision.Exercise independent judgement and problem solving skills, in matters beyond routine practice with infrequent clinical practice supervision.Communication / Team ParticipationProvide high level clinical advice and reports to diverse stakeholders to assist planning and coordination for clinical education for Nutrition and Dietetic services throughout CHQ.Leadership / Service ImprovementAssume the primary role of designated clinical educator, including responsibilities for pre-entry level clinical students or staff and independently coordinate local clinical and education programs. This service is to be provided in accordance with the Dietitians Association of Australia Code of Professional Conduct and includes:Delivery of high-level educational programs to orientate students to placements across CHQ.Demonstrated high level of clinical initiative in supporting and training new graduate and other dietitians throughout Queensland Health providing paediatric nutrition and dietetic services.About Children's Health Queensland Hospital and Health Service (CHQ HHS)Children's Health Queensland is a recognised leader in paediatric healthcare, teaching and research, delivering a full range of clinical services and training, tertiary and quaternary care and health promotion programs to children and young people from across Queensland and northern New South Wales.Our interprofessional workforce of more than 5,000 people deliver responsive, integrated and internationally recognised person-centred care through a network of services and facilities, including the Queensland Children's Hospital, Jacaranda Place, Ellen Barron Family Centre, our Child and Youth Community Health Service, our Child and Youth Mental Health Service, and other statewide services and programs including specialist outreach and telehealth services.Inclusion and diversityTo encourage inclusive practices in recruitment, we are committed to increasing our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Workforce and building inclusive cultures that respect and promote human rights and Workforce Diversity and Inclusion. CHQ is an equal opportunity employer.Some of the great benefits of working at CHQ HSSIf you're looking for a rewarding career, and you're excited to contribute to the development of Australia's best paediatric health service, come and join the team at CHQ and enjoy a range of benefits including:Opportunities for professional growth and developmentCompetitive renumerationAnnual pay increases12.75% employer superannuation contribution17.5% annual leave loadingSalary packagingEmployee wellness and assistance programWork/life balance, variety, and flexibilityYou can find out more about why it's so great to work at CHQ HHS here.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.