Dietitian (4D345)

Our Allied Health team are currently seeking a Dietitian to join our team at the St Andrews War Memorial Hospital!

Why St Andrews War Memorial Hospital?

As a leader in technology and innovation, St Andrew's War Memorial Hospital not only has one of the highest acuity rates of Australian hospitals but is renowned for its extensive history of best practice clinical outcomes. As a 250 bed Tertiary Hospital leading the way in procedural services, St Andrews is known for “First Class treatment, World Class results” in all areas of healthcare.

Your Role:

We are currently seeking an experienced Dietitian with a passion for patient centred care to join our Allied Health Team at St Andrews War Memorial Hospital.

Reporting to the Head of Nutrition, you will be responsible for ensuring a high standard of Clinical Practice, Leadership, Clinical Governance and Workload Management is achieved through:

• Providing a high level of Medical Nutrition Therapy  across multiple clinical areas,  Providing clinical practice development and training opportunities to less experienced Allied Health staff, assistants and students;
• Contributing to service delivery, quality improvement  projects and systems for the Allied Health services provided to patients and their families;
• Contributing to the ongoing development of Allied Health services ;
• Managing a busy and varied clinical caseload ensuring excellence in the provision of services;

We are offering the opportunity for either a fixed full time or part time position for a maximum 52 weeks with a base roster of 60 hours per fortnight working Monday to Friday.

Your Background:

You’ll demonstrate a commitment to person-centred care through exceptional communication, customer service skills and an ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team. You’ll present with:

• A Tertiary Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics from a recognised tertiary institution;
• Current Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD) status with the Dietitians Association of Australia;
• Demonstrated ability to deliver a high level of clinical reasoning and decision making that is based on current best practice;
• Demonstrated knowledge of and application of Nutrition Care Process Terminology; and
• A minimum of 3+ years post graduate experience with a high level of clinical knowledge, expertise and skills in a comparable (acute hospital and/or ambulatory service) setting is preferable;

We Offer:

You’ll work collaboratively as part of a multi-disciplinary team, applying best practice clinical care to a range of patients seeking a quality, private care experience.

You'll join a values-based organisation that is committed to developing its people to their full potential. We offer career paths in both clinical and leadership streams, access to professional development opportunities and cumulative study leave. We emphasise the importance of a work-life balance through flexible work arrangements, access to staff gym and promotion of a diverse and inclusive culture. 

As a Dietitian, we offer $47.62 - $51.42 p/hour + Super commensurate with your experience. As a not-for-profit hospital, we also offer access to competitive salary-packaging options. Discounted parking is also available on site.

Apply Now:

To apply for this opportunity, please click on the 'Apply' button below to be taken to our online application process

We look forward to receiving your application by Sunday 29 July 2018.

Through our values UCQ are proud of our teams diversity, we believe in the strength of a diverse and inclusive workforce to help us achieve the best outcomes for the communities in which we operate and serve. We highly encourage applications from people who identify as a part of the Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Community.