Dietitian (Part Time - 30 Hours per Fortnight)

Westmead Rehabilitation Hospital Pty Ltd; Sydney; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Westmead Rehabilitation Hospital is seeking an experienced Dietitian to join our multidisciplinary team in a part‑time role of 30 hours per fortnight, based at our 65‑bed rehabilitation facility near Parramatta. The Dietitian will lead nutritional assessment and intervention for inpatients and day patients, including enteral feeding, within a collaborative MDT environment.

The role requires tertiary qualifications in Nutrition and Dietetics, APD eligibility, Dietitians Australia membership and a

Qualifications

• APD eligibility required.
• Current membership with Dietitians Australia.
• Minimum three years' hospital-based clinical experience.
• Experience managing complex nutritional needs, including enteral feeding.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nutritional assessment, intervention and monitoring for rehabilitation inpatients and day patients.
• Manage patients with diverse nutritional needs, including enteral feeding.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings, goal setting and discharge planning.
• Collaborate with Speech Pathology, Nursing and Catering on menu modifications and nutrition management.
• Contribute to quality improvement, accreditation and service development activities.

Skills

Nutrition assessment

Enteral feeding

Communication

Time management

Education

Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics

Job description

Westmead Rehabilitation Hospital is a modern 65-bed specialist rehabilitation facility conveniently located adjacent to the Westmead Health Precinct and only minutes from Parramatta CBD. Our hospital provides comprehensive inpatient and day rehabilitation programs, including both individual and group-based therapy, across a diverse rehabilitation caseload including:

• Neurological and Trauma Rehabilitation
• Orthopaedic Rehabilitation
• Geriatric and Reconditioning Programs
• Post-Surgical Rehabilitation
• Complex Medical Conditions

An exciting opportunity exists for a motivated and experienced Dietitian to join our dynamic multidisciplinary team. This permanent part-time position offers 30 hours per fortnight (2 days per week), with a preferred working arrangement of Mondays and one additional day (negotiable).

As the sole Dietitian at Westmead Rehabilitation Hospital, you will play a key role in optimising nutritional outcomes for our patients while working closely with a highly skilled multidisciplinary team including Rehabilitation Physicians, Nursing, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology and Discharge planner.

Key Responsibilities

• Provision of comprehensive nutritional assessment, intervention and monitoring for rehabilitation inpatients and day rehabilitation patients on referral bases.
• Management of patients with a broad range of nutritional needs, including enteral feeding and complex medical conditions.
• Participation in multidisciplinary team meetings, goal setting and discharge planning.
• Collaboration with Speech Pathology, Nursing and Catering Services regarding menu modifications and nutritional management.
• Participation in quality improvement, accreditation and service development activities.
• Supporting the ongoing growth and enhancement of dietetic services within the hospital.
• Tertiary qualifications in Nutrition and Dietetics eligible for Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD) status.
• Current membership with Dietitians Australia.
• Minimum three years' clinical experience within a hospital setting.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex nutritional needs including enteral feeding.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and report writing skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and effectively manage a diverse caseload.
• Commitment to working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary rehabilitation team.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.

Why Join Westmead Rehabilitation Hospital?

• Opportunity to work within a highly regarded specialist rehabilitation service.
• Diverse and rewarding caseload across inpatient and day rehabilitation programs.
• Supportive multidisciplinary team environment.
• Flexible part-time working arrangements.
• Access to professional development opportunities.