This is an exciting opportunity for someone who has extensive experience working with eating disorders and has a passion for working with a dynamic multidisciplinary team in developing a new innovative service model.
Applications Close: Thursday, 30th May 2024
Dietician - REDC
About this opportunity:
In 2024, the Hunter New England Local Health District is set to inaugurate the first-of-its-kind Residential Eating Disorders Centre (REDC) in New South Wales. Upon completion of construction, this centre will be situated in Charlestown, Lake Macquarie | Bahtabah Country. Currently, our temporary location is at the Mater Mental Health Centre in Waratah | Awabakal Country.
Charlestown, located 15km from Newcastle CBD, offers excellent community connectivity and transportation access, nestled within a natural bushland setting amidst residential areas.
This state-of-the-art facility, comprising 12 beds, is purpose-built to cater to individuals aged 16 and above with eating disorders, providing a homelike environment. Our proficient multidisciplinary team will administer an intensive program of personalised and group interventions, employing a rehabilitation framework. The interventions will emphasise specialised treatment for eating disorders while addressing psychosocial disruptions and enhancing overall quality of life.
The REDC will collaborate closely with existing specialized tertiary services, engaging a diverse array of stakeholders from both the public and private sectors within the Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD) and across NSW.
About this role:
The Level 5 Dietitian will be a member of the senior clinical care coordination team who will work closely with the manager to provide leadership and governance. The role will ensure the nutrition and dietetics perspective is embedded into all aspects of service development and delivery. This will include:
- Comprehensive and collaborative client care including specialised nutrition assessments, liaising with providers both within health and external providers, working with carers/family to guide care planning as well as group and individual interventions as required.
- Oversee the development, implementation and evaluation of a therapeutic food service system. Working in collaboration with an experienced chef/food service team that compliments the eating disorder rehabilitation model of care.
- Providing support and supervision of less experienced REDC staff members and consultation/engagement with broader HNE MH Dietetic group.
What we can offer you:
- You will be linked with the nutrition and dietetics clinical network of Hunter New England Mental Health. This includes linkage with Nutrition and Dietetics Head of Discipline, access to regular supervision, bi-monthly District wide Mental health Dietitians meetings, access to ongoing education and professional development
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- Proximity to shopping and other services
- ADO's each month (for full time employees)
- 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
- Superannuation contributions
- Salary packaging options
- Fitness Passport
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
- Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals
Requirements:
- Must hold a bachelor or post graduate degree in nutrition and dietetics that provides eligibility for full membership of Dietitians Australia (DA).
- Eligible to drive in NSW.
- Must hold a valid Working with Children Check
You are:
- Experienced and competent in the treatment of eating disorders with exceptional interpersonal skills and a flexible approach.
- As a team member, able to display warmth and compassion for others.
- Passionate about improving services for people with an eating disorder.
Need more information?
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For role related queries or questions contact Rachel Mcgloin on 0497 137 830 or via [email protected]
Information for Applicants:
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This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2023_022: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.
An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.
To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable local candidate is identified for the position; in this instance, you may only be offered employment in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.
We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.
HNE Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefits such as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.
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