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Parkville location with flexible, hybrid working
$ 64,708 to $ 92,123 base + salary packaging + super + 5 weeks annual leave.
At Peter Mac we aim to continuously improve cancer care, research and education across all cancers and for all people affected by cancer: changing lives, breaking new ground.
Everything we do is underpinned by our core values, Excellence, Compassion and Innovation.
Welcoming people from a wide variety of different backgrounds and experiences is critical to fostering innovation, cultivating compassion, attracting and retaining top talent and providing the best possible cancer care for our patients.
Are you a ****dietitiangraduate?
Do youhave a passionto work withpeoplewith cancer?
This is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated new graduate dietitian (degree completed in ****) to be based in this12-month, full-time (80hr fortnight with ADO)grade 1new graduatedietitian position within the Nutrition & Speech Pathology Department of this specialist cancer centre.
The successful applicant will provide clinical nutrition/dietetic services to inpatients and ambulatory patients in a multidisciplinary care setting at our main Melbourne campus.
This position is not linked with a specific clinical workload however the successful applicant will work in/across major tumour streams within the 12-month period and have exposure to multiple clinical oncology areas.
We are seeking a hardworking new graduate dietitian who is passionate about working in oncology, is adaptable with excellent interpersonal, organisational and communication skills.A structured and supportive supervision model is provided in addition to opportunities for professional development.Some exposure to relevantquality improvement, service development,educationand researchwill be available.
The position is planned for commencement inearlyJanuary ****.
DA membership and APD statusisrequiredfor this position.Your nutrition and dietetics degree must have been completed in ****, with exceptions made for graduates thathave continued directly into relevant studiesimmediatelyfollowing graduation i.e., honours.Please note that applicants due to complete their degree in ****pendingfinal results/successful completion via theiruniversityare eligible to apply if confirmation of successful completion isexpectedbefore the end of ****.
A cover letter and CVisessential for application with theoptionof addressing the selection criteria conciselywithin the letter or addressing separately (no more than 2 pages).
Contact Number: ***************
Applications Close 11:59pm: Thursday 29 October ****
Position Summary
To provide a comprehensive nutrition and dietetic service to inpatients and ambulatory patients with a range of cancer diagnoses, with the support and supervision of an experienced dietitian as required, consistent with the goals of the Department.
This role may also include involvement in Department quality, education/training, projects and research as directed by Head of Department/Senior Clinicians.
Grade 1 dietitians may have the opportunity to participate in a clinical rotation with Royal Melbourne Hospital.
Medical Scientists, Pharmacists and Psychologists (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement *********
Classification or Salary Range
Grade 1
Immunisation Category A
Key Relationships
Internal
All Nutrition and Speech Pathology Department members
Food Services dietitian
Support Services manager, head chef and Food Services Department members
Multidisciplinary patient care teams
Allied Health Departments
External
Effective working relationships with all parties involved with/impact upon patient care whether they are hospital, industry or community based
Maintaining links with appropriate professional bodies
Skills




Membership of Dietitians Australia (DA) and current Provisional or Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD) status
Proven ability to build effective relationships in a multidisciplinary setting
Proven ability to negotiate for effective patient outcomes with staff at all levels
Flexible and patient focused approach to clinical workload
Proven commitment to own professional development
High level word processing and computer skills
Experience working in a multidisciplinary oncology setting
Interest and experience in quality improvement activities
Certifications, Licenses & Registrations
Membership of Dietitians Australia (DA) and current Provisional or Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD) status
Key Accountabilities
Key Accountabilities
Demonstrated by / Key Performance Indicators
1. Clinical/patient care
Effective function as a clinical dietitian
High level communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to consult, liaise and negotiate with patients, carers, family members, members of the wider community and other professionals
90% (approximately) of time spent in patient care/clinical responsibilities
Assessment, intervention and multidisciplinary liaison relating to assigned inpatients within 24 hours of issue identification
Effective communication with Food Services Department according to relevant deadlines for inpatient meals, supplement and enteral nutrition delivery/service
Effective management of ambulatory patients within assigned workload according to Department guidelines
100% completion of all patient related documentation and statistics according to Department/organisation guidelines
Effective representation at designated team and ward meetings
Appropriate patient review, follow-up and communication as per Department guidelines/care pathways
Effective, timely and appropriate handover of ongoing issues within the Nutrition team and/or to other staff or healthcare provider
Effective participation in patient management of the Home Enteral Nutrition (HEN) Program
2. Teaching and education
Participates in relevant education/training appropriate to workload and position
Contributes to training and supervision of students/other staff as appropriate
Assists with and participates in dietetic student placements as directed by Head of Department/Senior Team
100% participation in all department based continuing education programs (including critical appraisal, continuing education/clinical case conferences)
Attends, participates and contributes to relevant seminars/conferences/special interest groups/other continuing education as appropriate
Contributes to the development and implementation of lectures/workshops/inservices for the profession of dietetics and Peter Mac, in consultation with Head of Department
Participates in the development and review of relevant education resources, both internally and externally as appropriate
Assists with and participates in education to students, work experience students and/or other health professionals as appropriate
3. Quality improvement activities and service development
Participation in development and reporting of agreed quality activities
Participates and contributes to the Department quality improvement program including audits and KPIs (including contribution to 1 quality process/project per year, pro-rata based on EFT)
Liaises with Head of Department/Senior Team to identify areas of potential improvement,



develop processes to measure/improve systems and activities as agreed and promote best practice activities
Contributes to the development and review of relevant policies, procedures and clinical guidelines where appropriate
Acts as an advocate for development of nutrition services within tumour streams.
Key Accountabilities (Contd.)
Assists in the planning, evaluation and development of clinical service delivery
Maintains and develops relationship with relevant Services and Departments eg.
Food Services, Allied Health departments, Clinical Services and Pharmacy to provide safe and appropriate care for patients
4. Research and projects
Participation in approved research activities and projects within the Department and organisation
Develop, promote and contribute to evidence/best practice activities and research that lead to improved health/nutritional outcomes for patients in consultation with Head of Department/Senior Team
Contribute to raising the profile and position of the Nutrition Department as a leader in oncology nutrition
5. Administration
Active participation in Department based activities
Performs other duties appropriate to the position and classification
100% participation in all department based meetings, planning activities (including strategic planning and business/operational planning) and continuing education programs
Participation in weekend on-call rosters
Participation and rotation to campuses as agreed
Maintain all patient confidentiality as per Peter Mac policies and procedures
Completion of agreed non-clinical activities as directed/in consultation with Head of Department/Senior Team
6. Professional development
Works effectively as a member of Nutrition Department
Demonstrates commitment to ongoing professional development
Acts within professional and ethical standards
Maintain a high standard of knowledge and expertise in professionally relevant areas through ongoing education and professional development
Promote and facilitate the development of nutrition assistant staff through support and supervision
100% participation/adherence to Department guidelines for all professional development/competency programs including PG-SGA skills maintenance and peer review
Participation in Department supervision program
Attends, participates and contributes to relevant seminars/conferences/special interest groups/other continuing education
Knowledge and application of the principles outlined in relevant professional and organisational policies and acts (including DA Code of Professional Conduct, Code of Ethics and the organisation's Code of Conduct)
7. Information management and reporting
Effective completion and maintenance of all clinical and non-clinical activity
100% completion and maintenance of patient documentation within agreed timeframes (same day for inpatients; next working day for ambulatory patients) and adherence to Department documentation guidelines
100% correct completion and maintenance of daily workload statistical records
Peter Mac is a child secure organisation and has a commitment to child safety and wellbeing.
WHY WORK FOR PETER MAC
Peter Mac offer a range of benefits which support our people both personally and professionally.
Our staff benefits include award winning facilities, professional development and events, a health and wellbeing program, flexible work practices and policies and financial benefits such as salary packaging.
We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, all members of the LGBTQI community and people with a disability.
The Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre acknowledges the traditional owners of the land on which our five sites are located throughout Victoria.
We recognise their strength and resilience and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.
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📌 Dietitian Grade 1 (Melbourne)
🏢 Peter MaCallum Cancer Cente - Peter Mac
📍 Melbourne