Dietitian (522889)

Service Tasmania; Launceston; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare service provider in Launceston is seeking a Clinical Dietitian to deliver dietetic services across diverse clinical areas including medical and surgical departments. The ideal candidate should possess a solid understanding of nutrition theory, high-level communication skills, and organizational abilities. The salary ranges from $73,834 to $111,364 per annum, with additional superannuation benefits. This role presents an opportunity to work within a supportive, quality-focused team.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge of evidenced-based nutrition and dietetic theory.
• Ability to adapt theoretical knowledge to real-life situations.
• High level communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional clinical dietetic service to patients.
• Work within various clinical areas including medical, surgical, oncology, and rehabilitation.
• Offer services to inpatients, outpatients, or through group education sessions.

Skills

Clinical dietetic service

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Lifelong learning commitment

Job description

About Hospitals North:

• Our brand – Excellence Together – acknowledges the passion and commitment of our teams to deliver high quality health care
• Our values are Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence (CARE). Our CARE values focus on the importance of care, compassion and kindness towards one another and the community as we strive to deliver safe, quality care and services.
• It is our goal to deliver Excellence Together as one team.

The Nutrition & Dietetics Team:

• We are a diverse, enthusiastic, and supportive team of 23 dietitians.
• As well as caring for our clients and each other, we are focused on quality improvement and professional development.
• We enjoy making the most of the outstanding foodie experiences in and around Launceston, which is a UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy. To tempt your tastebuds, we have the weekly farmer’s market, farm to table experiences, with vineyards and distilleries located throughout the beautiful Tamar Valley and delicious dining at incredible local restaurants and cafes.

The Position:

• Provide a professional clinical dietetic service to patients within the allocated rotational clinical workload. The clinical areas may at times include: general medical, surgical, stroke unit, oncology, and rehabilitation.
• Services may be provided to inpatients, outpatients or through group education sessions

You will need:

• Demonstrated knowledge of and experience in current evidenced-based nutrition and dietetic theory and ability to adapt this to real life situations
• High level communication and interpersonal skills
• Organisational skills and commitment to lifelong learning

Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.

Salary:

$73,834 to $111,364 per annum (Pro rata). Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

• Salary range is in accordance with Allied Health Professionals Public Sector Union Wages Agreement 2022.

How to apply:

Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen to ensure that important questions about you are answered.

You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties. A separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties is not required.

*applications from Recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this role

Contact:

Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.
Name: Elise Brentnall
Position: Acting Discipline Lead Nutrition & Dietetics
Phone number: 0419 824 510
Email address: [e-mail]