Paediatric Dietitian - Senior

Queensland Government; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Logan Hospital in Brisbane is seeking a Senior Paediatric Dietitian to deliver evidence-based nutrition services to paediatric inpatients and outpatients. You will manage referrals, provide expert clinical advice and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to improve outcomes for children and families.

You will lead specialised nutrition assessments, interventions and care planning for paediatric patients, including those experiencing faltering growth, while supervising junior clinicians and

Qualifications

• Registered dietitian with paediatric experience.
• Experience supervising and mentoring staff.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement.
• Commitment to evidence-based practice.

Responsibilities

• Deliver nutrition assessments and dietetic interventions for paediatric inpatients and outpatients.
• Develop and implement care plans for paediatric patients, including faltering growth.
• Supervise and mentor junior clinicians, students and Allied Health Assistants.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to improve clinical outcomes and drive quality improvement.

Skills

Paediatric dietitian

Clinical leadership

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Mentoring & supervision

Education

Bachelor of Dietetics

Job description

Your new role:Join Metro South Health as a Senior Paediatric Dietitian, delivering evidence-based nutrition and dietetic services to paediatric inpatients and outpatients at Logan Hospital. You will manage referrals for faltering growth, provide expert clinical advice and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to improve outcomes for children and their families.Deliver specialised nutrition assessments, interventions and care planning for paediatric patients, including children experiencing faltering growth.Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to provide safe, evidence-based and person-centred care.Support clinical education, supervise and mentor junior clinicians, students and Allied Health Assistants.Contribute to quality improvement, research and the development of clinical practices and protocols.About you:You are an experienced dietitian with strong paediatric clinical expertise, excellent communication skills and a commitment to delivering high-quality, evidence-based care. You thrive in a collaborative environment and can confidently manage complex clinical needs while supporting the development of others.Demonstrated expertise in paediatric nutrition and dietetic clinical services.Strong clinical judgement, workload prioritisation and discharge planning skills.Proven ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and provide clinical guidance.Experience in supervising and mentoring junior staff and students, and contributing to service improvement.Check out our quick tips and application essentials!What we can offer you:We offer a family-friendly work environment that supports you in making the most of Queensland's laid-back lifestyle.We are renowned for teaching and research excellence with strong relations with Queensland's leading tertiary institutions.We want to empower you to build a long-term career, with countless opportunities to learn and grow, no matter your roleYou'll have all the benefits of working for Queensland's world-class public health system including generous leave entitlements, attractive salary and remuneration packages, salary packaging and access to relevant professional development allowances and/or leave, study and research assistance, corporate discounts and employee wellness programs.About us:Logan Hospital:Logan Hospital is the major health centre for one of the fastest growing areas in Queensland. We offer a range of services, including medical, rehabilitation, maternity, surgical and paediatric care.We offer our staff and students extensive support and training in most medical specialties. As a teaching hospital, we help train future health care professionals and participate in research through strong partnerships with Queensland's leading medical schools, universities, and TAFE Queensland.Our services will continue to grow as we build bigger and better facilities to support the community. By 2027, we'll have more beds and 5 more birthing suites as part of the Logan Hospital expansion.INTEGRITY | COMPASSION | ACCOUNTABILITY | RESPECT | ENGAGEMENT | EXCELLENCEOur values were created by employees for employees to shape our culture and inspire positive interactions in the workplace. Diversity of ideas, skills, traditions, and customs is celebrated as one of our greatest strengths. Having a workforce that reflects and understands the needs and expectations of our community is important to delivering safe, kinder, and more inclusive care.We recognise our strength comes from the diversity of our people and so we encourage people of all genders, ethnicities, ages, abilities, languages, sexual orientation, and family responsibilities to apply.We are better together.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.