#533032 Dietitian in Charge
Department of Nutrition & Dietetics
Calvary Mater Newcastle
Permanent Full-Time
Looking to apply your Nutrition and Dietetics knowledge in a Public Hospital setting?
Excellent opportunity for an experienced Dietician with strong communication, problem solving and leadershipskills to join a leading health care provider in Newcastle, NSW.
- Permanent Full-Time
- Salary Classification: Dietitian Level 5 Yr 1-2.
- Remuneration: $65.89-$67.49 per hour + superannuation + annual leave loading +salary packaging options+ RDO's
THE ROLE:
The Dietician in Charge is responsible for the overall management, strategic direction and operations for the Nutrition and Dietetics Department at Calvary Mater Newcastle. The position works collaboratively with multi-disciplinary leaders and teams across the hospital to plan, coordinate and deliver high quality equitable nutrition care to inpatients, and outpatients undergoing cancer treatment.
DUTIES:
- Lead the Nutrition and Dietetics Department on a day-to-day basis.
- Manage the provision of nutrition and services within CMN, including planning and coordination of services, the provision of expert advice to achieve both budget and service delivery targets whilst maximising service delivery outcomes for patients.
- Manage dietetic support staff; plan and evaluate their roles and contribution to the provision of nutrition support.
- Lead and direct the workflow and duties of the nutrition & dietetics staff to ensure services are performed in accordance with legislation and approved policy and procedures.
- Consult, support and liaise with Medical, Nursing, Allied Health and other professionals to facilitate optimum provision of service to patients and their families.
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ABOUT YOU:
- Hold a bachelor or post graduate degree in Nutrition & Dietetics that provides eligibility for full membership of the Dietitian’s Association of Australia or other qualifications deemed equivalent by the employer.
- Ability to build and maintain co-operative professional and therapeutic relationships.
- Demonstrated broad clinical experience.
- Demonstrated high-level knowledge and an understanding of person-centred-care, quality improvement and evidence based practice.
- Demonstrated leadership skills and a multidisciplinary team approach in the planning, delivery and co-ordination of patient care and team workload.
For further information please contact Dr Ralph Gourlay, Director of Medical Services on email:[email protected]and phone: 02 40144704
WHY JOIN US?
CMN is an Affiliated Health Organisation providing services to both public and private patients primarily from the Hunter New England area. Current employees of NSW Health can request to have various leave entitlement balances transferred to CMN on commencement. Leave types may include but not limited to Long Service Leave, Annual Leave and Sick Leave. Applicants are encouraged to discuss this with the Convenor for further information. Working at CMN gives you access to a great range of benefits:
- Fitness Passport.
- Gender Neutral parental leave
- Annual Leave Loading at 17.5 %
- Superannuation contributions at 11.5%
- ADO's each month (for full-time employees)
- Novated leasing available for eligible employees
- 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part-time employees)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
- GenerousSalary packaging optionsthat reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay!
WHY NEWCASTLE, NSW?
Newcastle is a thriving city surrounded by magnificent natural scenery. Cosmopolitan and compact, we enjoy all the benefits of a global smart city including world class services and facilities, top-tier education and employment opportunities, all with an average commute time of 15 minutes. Discover inspirational living in a vibrant city that will inspire and delight. Visit Imagine Newcastle,here!
HOW DO YOU APPLY?
- Click ‘Apply for Job’ and follow the prompts. As part of your application, you will be asked to:
- Create a profile in our Calvary People Platform (if you are not an existing user)
- Attach a current resume.
- Provide a written response to four (4) selection criteria.
- Cover letters are optional (1-2 pages max.)
Please note: Only the criteria in the application needs to be addressed, however you’ll be assessed against the full list of Essential Criteria located within the attached Position Description.
As we serve the community across Home, Virtual and Residential Aged Care, Retirement Living and Hospitals, one thing sets us apart. Care from the heart. If this sounds like you, apply for a role with Calvary today.
Please note the following:
- As part of the application process, you will be required to complete pre-employment checks which may include, but is not limited to reference checks, work rights, criminal history check, WWCC checks to ensure suitability for the role.
- You will be required to provide evidence of immunisation as required for your role.