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 Position until 31st Jan 2025 (Parental Leave)
- Part-time at 72 hours per fortnight
- Grade 2 or Grade 3 Allied Health Assistant Classification (IN29-IN30)
- Based at The Alfred Hospital
The Department
You will be a valued member of Alfred Health’s Dietetic and Nutrition Department which has a long history of providing nutrition care and a proud history of clinical and academic excellence. The Dietetics and Nutrition Department provides an integrated service at The Alfred, Sandringham, and Caulfield Hospitals. This position is based at The Alfred Hospital. The joint Dietetics and Nutrition Department is comprised of 48 EFT and 65 people. It is organised into seven clinical streams and provides a 7-day service. Using evidence-based, patient-centered 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 Position Description
The Home Enteral Nutrition (HEN) program at Alfred Health provides nutrition services and support to patients (and their families/carers) that require home enteral feeding. The HEN Nutrition Assistant (NA) is an integral part of this program, supporting the provision of timely, high-quality nutrition services. This role also includes the co-ordination of a range of administrative tasks to support all aspects of the HEN program and Dietetics and Nutrition Department in a timely and efficient manner.
Skills and Qualifications Required
You will be able to demonstrate the Alfred Health values and be passionate about the care of patients requiring home enteral nutrition.
- Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance or equivalent qualification (including in Nutrition or Health Science)
- Previous experience working in a healthcare setting and/or Nutrition and Dietetics Department is desirable
- You will be organised, efficient and proficient in the use of MS Office applications
You will be provided with clinical supervision and opportunities to develop your clinical and leadership skills. You will be an integral member of the Dietetics and Nutrition Department, with opportunities to engage in relevant quality work and professional development.
Staff Benefits
- Generous salary packaging and novated leasing are available through Maxxia
- Onsite staff gym (Alfred Hospital)
- Modern onsite library facilities, exclusive to Alfred Health staff
- Access to health and wellbeing incentives
- Discounted health insurance
Please see the attached position description for more details.
All enquiries to: Caroline Kratzing, Deputy Manager, Dietetics & Nutrition, Alfred Health, Mobile: 0419 770 055
Applications close Monday, 22 April 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