- Fixed-term position until May 2025 (Parental Leave)
- Grade 2 Dietitian Classification – AJ1-AJ4
- Great staff benefits, including salary packaging and novated leasing!
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 May 2025 (Parental Leave)
- Part-time – 8 hours per fortnight, Saturday or Sunday Shift
- Grade 2 Dietitian Classification – AJ1-AJ4
- Based at The Alfred Hospital
- Staff benefits
The Department
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.
The Position Summary
An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced Grade 2 Dietitian to join Alfred Health’s Dietetics and Nutrition Department for weekend shifts. The Department provides on-site weekend dietetic services at The Alfred Hospital, with remote service coverage to Caulfield and Sandringham Hospital campuses. The Grade 2 ICU Weekend Dietitian is responsible for the ongoing provision of nutrition care to Alfred Health's Dietetic and Nutrition ICU weekend service. They will support the coordination of nutrition weekend service across other specialist areas, including the trauma and stoke units. Opportunities will be provided for clinical supervision and to engage in quality work and professional development programs.
Skills and Qualifications Required
The successful candidate will demonstrate:
- At least 3 years post-graduate experience in a hospital setting, including experience in ICU
- Experience in the assessment and nutritional management of patients encompassing the provision of enteral nutrition and parenteral nutrition
- Excellent communication skills, proficiency in nutrition education and basic computer skills
- Eligibility for membership of DA and APD credentialing
Staff Benefits
- Salary Packaging and Novated Leasing
- Discounted Health Insurance
- Car Parking (subject to availability)
- Onsite Gym (Alfred Hospital)
- Close to shops and public transport
Please send enquiries to Caroline Kratzing, Deputy Manager Dietetics & Nutrition, Alfred Health, Phone: 0419 770 055
Applications close at 11 pm Tuesday, 8th October
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