About this role
We are excited to offer a highly sought-after Dietitian opportunity within our Allied Health team at Epworth!
Epworth Freemasons is seeking a passionate and motivated casual Grade 1 or 2 Dietitian to join our Allied Health team.
Reporting to the Dietitian Team Lead, you will join a close-knit and highly regarded Dietetics team that values collaboration, innovation and clinical excellence. Your ability to build strong relationships with patients, families and colleagues, combined with your excellent communication, organisation and time-management skills, will see you thrive in this role.
Having access to ongoing professional development opportunities as well as links to our wider team within our Epworth network, this is a fantastic opportunity not to be missed!
You will make an impact by:
Promoting and providing dietetic and nutritional intervention across a range of inpatient wards, including oncology, surgical, general medicine and intensive care unitProviding evidence-based nutrition intervention to ambulatory oncology patientsCollaborating effectively with multidisciplinary teams to deliver safe, patient-centred care and support positive clinical outcomesContributing to quality improvement initiatives, service development activities and the ongoing pursuit of clinical excellenceDemonstrating compassion, empathy and professionalism while encouraging patients and their families to actively participate in all stages of careTo be successful in this role you will have:
Previous experience working in an acute healthcare setting (minimum 2-3 years)Experience in Oncology and ICU (highly desirable)A strong commitment to evidence-based practice and multidisciplinary careExceptional patient-focus with a passion for delivering outstanding patient experiences and outcomesWell-developed communication, interpersonal, organisational and time-management skillsThe ability to build effective working relationships with key stakeholders across a range of clinical settingsA quality and risk-focused approach to clinical practice, decision-making and patient careThe ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a dynamic healthcare environmentA commitment to ongoing professional development and continuous improvement
About Freemasons
Located in East Melbourne, close to public transport and the CBD, Epworth Freemasons provides a range of world-class health services. As one of Victoria's leading maternity hospitals, Epworth Freemasons specialises in women’s and men’s health services including breast and gynaecological surgery, endoscopy and urology. Epworth Freemasons also offers comprehensive cancer care, and a full range of surgical services, including robotic assisted surgery, orthopaedics and ICU care.
Epworth Freemasons has recently upgraded and expanded its operating theatres and admissions facilities, along with major refurbishments of patient rooms and building infrastructure.
Bachelor / Masters of Nutrition and Dietetics or equivalentEligibility for full membership with Dietitians Association AustraliaEligible for the APD program Why Join Epworth?
At Epworth, it’s a community.
It’s the sense of belonging and being part of an organisation and a team that works to make sure that every patient matters. In addition to this, you will have access to:
Epworth’s enhanced Not for Profit status provides the opportunity for employees to salary package up to $15,900 pre-tax annually, plus $2,650 meals and entertainment allowance leading to greater take home payDiscounted private health insuranceAbility to purchase up to four additional weeks of leaveReduced cost of health services for you and your family at EpworthThe largest educational scholarship program of its kind in Australia!We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. This includes First Nations peoples, people with disability, mature-age and young job seekers, members of the LGBTIQA+ community, and individuals from all cultural backgrounds. We are committed to providing an equitable, inclusive, and barrier-free recruitment experience for everyone.
If you need support during the application process or would like to discuss reasonable adjustments, we encourage you to let us know what you need to participate fully and confidently. We understand that sharing your needs can feel daunting, so please know that any information you provide will be treated with the utmost confidentiality and respect.
Ready to Make a Difference?
To apply, click the I'm Interested button to attach your CV and cover letter.
For more information about the role, refer to the attached position description or contact Fiona Wong on (03) 9483 3559 or email [email protected] or call (03) 9426 0606.
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It is a condition of employment with Epworth HealthCare, subject to reasonable exemptions, that you have had an annual Influenza vaccination, where this is required under Epworth policy.
As a child safe organisation, all successful applicants are required to satisfactorily clear a National Police Check (conducted by Epworth) and may be required to hold a valid employee Working with Children Check (provided by you).
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