Dietitian – Inpatient & Community Palliative Care

NSW Health; Kingswood; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Education Training Service

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Fitness Passport

Novated Leasing

Job summary

NSW Health, Nepean Hospital, is seeking a Dietitian to provide high-quality nutrition and dietetic services to patients with advanced, life-limiting illness within the Supportive and Palliative Care Team. You will assess, plan, implement and evaluate nutritional care across inpatient and community settings, supporting patients and families with a holistic, person-centred approach.

The role sits within NBMLHD’s Primary Care and Community Health Unit, offering opportunities for professional

Qualifications

• Bachelor or postgraduate degree in Nutrition and Dietetics and eligible for full membership of the Dietitians Australia, or other equivalent qualification.
• Experience delivering nutritional/dietetic management for inpatients/outpatients with advanced life-limiting illness, chronic illness, oncology or palliative care.
• Ability to apply evidence-based practice and exercise professional judgement.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Good organisational and time management skills.
• Commitment to professional development and knowledge of quality improvement.
• Experience working in multidisciplinary teams.
• Current Driver's Licence for work-related travel.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate nutritional needs for patients to enhance quality of life.
• Deliver coordinated nutrition care across inpatient and community settings.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure continuity of care across patient journey.
• Support patients and families through a person-centred approach.

Skills

Nutrition and Dietetics

Evidence-based practice

Written communication

Verbal communication

Organisational skills

Time management

Multidisciplinary team collaboration

Driver's licence

Education

Bachelor or postgraduate degree in Nutrition and Dietetics

Job description

NSW Health, Nepean Hospital, is seeking a Dietitian to provide high-quality nutrition and dietetic services to patients with advanced, life-limiting illness within the Supportive and Palliative Care Team. You will assess, plan, implement and evaluate nutritional care across inpatient and community settings, supporting patients and families with a holistic, person-centred approach.

The role sits within NBMLHD’s Primary Care and Community Health Unit, offering opportunities for professional