Alfred Health
Alfred Health is a leader in health care delivery, improvement, research and education. We are the main provider of health services to people living in the inner southeast suburbs of Melbourne, from ambulatory to inpatient and home and community-based services.
- Fixed Term Full Time Position (80hrs per f/n) - until 5th Jan 2025
- Grade 1 Dietitian
- Alfred Health – Rotational position across The Alfred Hospital, Caulfield Hospital and Sandringham Hospital
- Great Staff benefits! 5 Weeks Annual Leave & Salary Packaging
About the Team
Alfred Health’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 46EFT and 65 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.
About the Role
Alfred Health’s Dietetic and Nutrition Department is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Grade 1 Dietitian to join their busy clinical department. The Grade 1 Dietitian will be part of a team providing a full range of clinical nutrition services across The Alfred, Caulfield and Sandringham Hospitals campuses (clinical workload allocation will include rotations to all Alfred Health sites). The Grade 1 will work closely with Senior Dietitians to promote and develop nutrition services through teamwork, collaboration, innovation and communication.
Skills & Experience
The successful candidate will demonstrate:
- Skills in the assessment and nutritional management of patients, encompassing provision of enteral and oral nutrition support.
- Excellent communication skills, proficiency in nutrition education and basic computer skills.
- Eligibility for membership of Dietitians Australia and the APD credentialing program.
Benefits
- Salary Packaging & Novated Leasing through Maxxia.
- Flexible Heath Insurance coverage through HCF Health Insurance.
- On-site car & bike parking opportunities, Deducted Pre-Tax!!
- Fantastic onsite fitness facilities at The Alfred through ProSport Health and Fitness.
- Child Care Services at The Alfred managed by KU Children’s Services.
If applicable, specify specific requirements that you require in the cover letter or CV.
Any queries please contact Caroline Kratzing, Deputy Manager, Dietetics & Nutrition, Alfred Health on 0419 770 055.
Applications closing 11pm AEST, Thursday 3rd October 2024.
Alfred Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged.
In accordance with the Health Minister's Covid-19 Mandatory Vaccination Order, all Alfred Health employees are required to be fully vaccinated (3 doses) for COVID-19 or hold an acceptable medical exemption. Furthermore, in accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, 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.
Website: www.alfredhealth.org.au