Dietitian (Grade 2), Nutrition and Dietetics

Colac Area Health; Geelong; Presencial; AUD 52.000 - 70.000; A tiempo parcial

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Descripción de la vacante

Barwon Health is seeking a Specialist Home Enteral Nutrition (HEN) Dietitian to provide evidence-based care for paediatric and adult patients requiring enteral nutrition. You will work with the Grade 3 HEN Coordinator and multidisciplinary teams to deliver best-practice services across Geelong and Barwon Health locations.

The role is based at University Hospital Geelong with potential to work across McKellar Centre and Primary Care, and may require weekend/public holiday service.

Formación

• APD status required with Dietitians Australia.
• Minimum two years' experience in paediatric enteral nutrition.
• Experience in adult enteral feeding and GI surgical nutrition is desirable.
• Strong communication and organisational skills; ability to work independently and with teams.

Responsabilidades

• Provide specialist dietetic care to paediatric and adult patients requiring HEN.
• Collaborate with Grade 3 HEN Coordinator to deliver best-practice enteral feeding care.
• Support the Nutrition and Dietetics team in enteral nutrition and quality improvement.
• Coordinate care with patients, families and multidisciplinary teams; mentor junior staff.

Conocimientos

APD status

Paediatric enteral nutrition

Adult enteral feeding

Clinical communication

Mentoring juniors

Educación

APD (Dietitians Australia)

Descripción del empleo

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Employment Type - Permanent Part Time

Hours per fortnight -48

• Specialist Home Enteral Nutrition (HEN) dietitian providing care to paedaitric and adult population
• Work alongside Grade 3 HEN coordinator as part of enteral feeding team delivering best practice care
• Permanent part time 48 hours per fortnight, enjoy work life balance in our stunning region

About the role

Join our Nutrition and Dietetics team as a Specialist Home Enteral Nutrition (HEN) Dietitian, providing high-quality, evidence-based care to paediatric and adult patients requiring enteral nutrition.

Working alongside a Grade 3 HEN Coordinator and the wider multidisciplinary team, you’ll support patients and families across the Barwon Health region while contributing your expertise to the delivery of best-practice enteral feeding services.

The role is primarily based at University Hospital Geelong, with opportunities to work across other Barwon Health locations, including the McKellar Centre and Primary Care. Weekend and public holiday service may be required.

Our Nutrition and Dietetics team includes more than 20 Dietitians and 7 Dietitian Assistants, providing services across a broad range of clinical specialties. We are committed to clinical excellence, consumer-centred care and strong interdisciplinary teamwork.

Key responsibilities

• Provide specialist dietetic care to paediatric and adult patients requiring HEN
• Work alongside the Grade 3 HEN Coordinator to deliver best-practice enteral feeding care
• Provide clinical support to the wider Nutrition and Dietetics team in enteral nutrition
• Collaborate with patients, families and multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care
• Mentor and support junior Dietitians, students and Allied Health Assistants
• Contribute to quality improvement, service development and evidence-based practice

What we're looking for

• Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD) status with Dietitians Australia
• Minimum two years' experience managing paediatric patients requiring enteral nutrition
• Experience in adult enteral feeding, including gastrointestinal surgical nutrition
• Strong clinical experience, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Excellent communication, organisation and interpersonal skills
• Experience supporting or supervising junior staff or students is desirable
• Experience in complex enteral feeding across adult or paediatric populations is desirable
• Current NDIS accreditation and ability to maintain ongoing NDIS credentialing

Please note Barwon Health will only contact you via our official email and never use unconventional means, such as text messaging or other services.

• Excellent working conditions and a strong sense of job satisfaction
• A vibrant staff wellbeing program and access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
• Attractive salary packaging benefits
  • Living expenses capped at $9,010
  • Meals and entertainment capped at $2,650

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• Working with Children Check (if applicable)

Contact person: Elizabeth McIntyre | Christine Wiggett

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