Dietitian - Diabetes Education

Goulburn Valley Health; Shepparton; On-site; AUD 36,000 - 56,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous salary packaging

Staff parking

Discounted leisure memberships

Flexible work practices

Parental leave

Job summary

Goulburn Valley Health is seeking an experienced Grade 1 or 2 Dietitian for the Diabetes Centre on a fixed-term basis, 2-3 days per week for 12 months. The role focuses on nutritional management and education for diabetes patients, families, and staff, with involvement in multidisciplinary clinics and group sessions across diabetes programs.

The position may suit paediatrics or gestational diabetes interests, and qualifications are to be attached as outlined in the Position Description.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Dietitian in diabetes care or education settings.
• Ability to lead individual client sessions and contribute to group education.
• Collaborative work in multidisciplinary clinics and with allied health colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Provide nutritional management and education to patients and families.
• Deliver services across Diabetes Centre programs, including diabetes in pregnancy and paediatrics.
• Contribute to High Risk Foot Clinic and technology-enabled diabetes care initiatives.
• Participate in group education sessions as directed by the Diabetes Centre Manager.

Skills

Diabetes education

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Patient education

Clinical dietetics

Education

Bachelor of Dietetics

Job description

Hours per fortnight: 48

Location: Graham Street

For a confidential conversation please contact: Angela Burns on [e-mail]

About the role:

The Diabetes Centre at GV Health are looking for an experienced Grade 1 or a Grade 2 Dietitian to join the team on a fixed term basis 2-3 days per week for 12 months.

The Diabetes Centre aims to maintain, improve and promote the optimal health and wellbeing of people diagnosed with Diabetes Mellitus and who have complications of diabetes. It is responsible for improving client outcomes and reducing hospital readmissions. The program advocates for people with diabetes and is grounded in the principles and practices of a client centered approach to the provision of diabetes self-management education.

The Diabetes Centre Dietitian is responsible for ensuring appropriate nutritional management and education of patients, their families, and staff within Goulburn Valley Health and the wider community. The position includes individual client work, involvement in multidisciplinary clinics and group education as directed by the Diabetes Centre Manager. This position provides services across all program areas including, but not limited to, diabetes in pregnancy, paediatrics, High Risk Foot Clinic (HRFC) and technology in diabetes. A special interest in paediatrics or gestational diabetes will be an advantage.

If qualifications are a requirement for this position, please attach a copy in support of your application. Qualification requirements are outlined in the Position Description under 'Key Selection Criteria'.

About GV Health:

Goulburn Valley Health is the main health service in our region. Services include; a 24-hour Emergency Department, Surgery, Medical, Women’s and Children’s, Rehabilitation and Palliative Care, Mental Health, Outpatients, community-based health programs and services at Tatura, Rushworth and Euroa.

With more than 3,000 staff, we pride ourselves on delivering person-centred care. We aim to enhance the patient experience through improved service access, developing partnerships, meeting growth in demand, implementing innovative service models and supporting workforce flexibility.

Centrally located in Regional Victoria, Greater Shepparton is the ideal place to call home.

A well-rounded lifestyle that is hard to beat, with a vibrant and progressive community that offers the best of both provincial and metropolitan lifestyle in one of Victoria’s most liveable regional cities. Home | Greater Shepparton: Great Things Happen Here

• Generous salary packaging , subsidisedstaff parking and discounted leisure memberships
• Flexible work practices and options to purchase additional leave to support work/life balance
• Paid parental leave
• Professional development and study leave to help reach your learning and career goals
• A confidential Employee Assistance Program for you and your loved ones
• Social club membership offering a range of events, functions and local community discounts
• Our CREATE Outstanding monthly, bi-monthly and annual reward and recognition program

Safe, respectful and inclusive workplace:

GV Health is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQA+, who have different abilities, or are from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

GV Health has a zero tolerance of abuse, bullying and harassment, sexual harassment and discrimination in all forms, and is committed to fostering a psychologically safe workplace that supports the health, safety and wellbeing of our people. We are also committed to the safety, protection and wellbeing of all children.

Pre-employment requirements:

Pre-employment screening checks may be required, including but not limited to; Working with Children Check (WWCC), National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Worker Screening, International and National Police Checks, Aged Care Statutory Declaration, Visas and valid working rights in Australia, immunisations as mandated by Department of Health.

Further details of pre-employment requirements are provided in the Position Description and to successful candidates, or upon request. GV Health reserves the right to vary pre-employment screening from time to time and as directed by legislation and operational requirements.

Recruitment agencies should note that GV Health does not accept agency resumes. GV Health is not responsible for any fees related to any unsolicited resumes submitted by Recruitment Agencies.