21 Oct
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Alfred Health
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Melbourne
21 Oct
Alfred Health
Melbourne
Bayside Health
Bayside Health is a public health service delivering high-quality care across every stage of life for close to 1.2 million people living in metropolitan Melbourne, the Mornington Peninsula, Koo Wee Rup, Bass Coast and Southern Gippsland.
We have more than 15 main sites, including hospitals, centres and clinics that provide comprehensive care from welcoming newborns to supporting older people and a full range of services in between.
More than 22,000 dedicated staff are focused on providing exceptional, equitable, and locally connected care through shared expertise, compassion, and a commitment to continuous growth.
Education and training are central to staff development as we encourage all employees to strive and thrive.
Bayside Health was formed following the merger of Alfred Health, Bass Coast Health, Gippsland Southern Health Service, Kooweerup Regional Health Service and Peninsula Health on 1 January ****.
Fixed term parental leave position until November ****
Part time (38 hours per fortnight, 5 days per fortnight) - must be able to work Tuesdays
Grade 3 Dietitian (AK1-AK4)
Located at The Alfred Hospital
Great staff benefits!
The Department
Alfred Care Group's Dietetics and Nutrition Department provides an integrated nutrition and dietetic service at The Alfred, Sandringham and Caulfield Hospitals.
The joint Nutrition Department is comprised of approximately 48 EFT and 70 staff members.
It is organised into 8 clinical streams and provides a 7-day service.
Using evidence-based, patient-centred care it provides clinical expertise to Alfred Health's patients during their healthcare journey, including the prevention and treatment of malnutrition and the optimisation of nutritional wellbeing and recovery through tailored, specialised nutrition therapy.
The Department strongly supports the career development of its team members and is a recognised leader in research and quality improvement.
The Role
As a Senior Dietitian for Specialty Medicine, you will provide clinical expertise and be responsbile for nutrition service delivery to patients attending the Type 1 Diabetes service and those under the care of the Cardiac units.
Clinical expertise in the management of chronic conditions in both acute and ambulatory settings with a focus on cardiology and diabetes, strong leadership skills and a proven track record of coordination and implementation of quality initiatives in clinical nutrition are key aspects of this role.
The position works with, and supports a team of dietitians working in medical specialty services including cardiology, renal, endocrinology, infectious diseases and rheumatology.
The Senior Dietitian is part of the Dietetics and Nutrition Senior Team, with opportunities to grow leadership skills and engage in relevant research, quality work and professional development.
Qualifications and Experience Required
Possesses qualifications providing eligibility for full membership of the Dietitians' Australia (DA) and participation in the APD program
7 years clinical experience, with specialist experience in diabetes and/or cardiology of at least 3 years
Desirable to have experience in the nutritional management of insulin pumps
Higher qualification in or proceeding towards in Nutrition, Management, Public Health & Research (highly desirable)
Current driver's licence
Staff benefits
Salary packaging & novated leasing through Maxxia
Onsite car & bike parking opportunities, deducted pre-tax!!
*subject to availability
Access for you and your family to an extensive network of health and fitness facilities through Fitness Passport membership
Enjoy excellent onsite fitness facilities at The Alfred via ProSport (pre-tax memberships)
Childcare services at The Alfred managed by KU Children's Services
Close to shops, public transport and Fawkner Park (The Alfred)
If applicable, please specify specific requirements that you require in your cover letter or CV.
For enquiries regarding this position, please contact Caroline Kratzing, Deputy Manager Dietetics & Nutrition, Alfred Health on ************.
Applications close 11pm AEDT, Tuesday 4th November ****.
We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the communities we serve.
We actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, and people of all genders, sexualities, and cultural backgrounds.
If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application materials, please don't hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.
In accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act ****, health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the department's risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption.
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📌 Grade 3 Dietitian - Specialty Medicine And Diabetes (Melbourne)
🏢 Alfred Health
📍 Melbourne