Dietitian, Rehab & Aged Care — AHP2 (Part-Time)

Sa-Health; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 95,000 - 110,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary sacrifice benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

Southern Adelaide Local Health Network is seeking an AHP2 Dietitian to join the Rehabilitation, Aged and Palliative Care Division in Adelaide. You will deliver evidence-based dietetic care to inpatients and outpatients, supervise junior staff and contribute to quality improvement and research.

Reporting to the Director of Nutrition and Dietetics, the role involves education, inter-disciplinary collaboration, and supporting students on clinical placement.

Qualifications

• Relevant degree and eligibility for full membership of the Dietitians Association of Australia (DAA).
• Experience managing complex patient presentations in rehabilitation, aged and palliative care.
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team with strong interpersonal skills.
• Experience supervising and training dietetic students.

Responsibilities

• Provide education and counselling to patients and caregivers and prescribe appropriate nutrition support.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to develop, implement and evaluate therapy programs.
• Supervise AHP1 Dietitians and students on clinical placement.
• Liaise with Food Services and represent the department at forums as required.

Skills

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Supervision of students

Clinical assessment

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor of Dietetics

Job description

Southern Adelaide Local Health Network is seeking an AHP2 Dietitian to join the Rehabilitation, Aged and Palliative Care Division in Adelaide. You will deliver evidence-based dietetic care to inpatients and outpatients, supervise junior staff and contribute to quality improvement and research.

Reporting to the Director of Nutrition and Dietetics, the role involves education, inter-disciplinary collaboration, and supporting students on clinical placement.