ICU Clinical Lead Dietitian

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.

• Ongoing position
• Part-time (64 hours per fortnight)
• Grade 4 Dietitian (JC1-JC41)
• Based at The Alfred Hospital

The Department

Dietetic and Nutrition Services are provided at The Alfred, Sandringham and Caulfield Hospital’s. The joint Nutrition department is comprised of approximately 48 EFT and 65 people. The department is organised into eight clinical streams and provides a 7-day service. The Dietetic and Nutrition Department has had a long and valued relationship within the Alfred, with the first dietitian being employed in 1930. The department has a proud history of clinical and academic excellence. It has a strong relationship with Monash and Latrobe University Nutrition Departments and is integral to clinical teaching and training of undergraduate dietitians.

The Role

In this unique Senior Dietitian role, you will be responsible for the leadership, continued development and provision of nutrition services for the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at Alfred Health. The Alfred ICU is one of Australia’s leading ICU’s, with 60 beds and provides a number of state-wide services including trauma, burns, extracorporeal membrane oxygen, and hyperbaric medicine. Clinical expertise in critical care nutrition management, strong collaboration and leadership skills and a proven track record of co-ordinating research and quality initiatives are key aspects of this role. This position works collaboratively with other members of the multidisciplinary team to advance patient centred care and nutrition service development. The successful candidate will be well supported by a high performing team with a great culture. The Nutrition department has a proud history of research and there is opportunity to participate in and/or lead research projects.

Skills/Qualifications Required

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Strong clinical skills in nutrition support and experience working across inpatient and outpatient services
• Excellent communication skills, ability to lead a team, and proficiency in nutrition education and capability development
• Demonstrated leadership in research, continuous quality improvement and service development
• Possesses qualifications providing eligibility for full membership of the Dietitians’ Australia (DA) and participation in the APD program.
• 10 years post-graduate experience, including at least 7 years' experience in critical care nutrition management 
• Post graduate qualification in or progressing toward one in Health Management, Public Health or Research. 

Staff Benefits:

• Salary Packaging
• Discounted Health Insurance
• Staff Car Parking (subject to availability)
• On-site gym (Alfred Hospital)
• Child care services (Alfred Hospital)

Please send all enquiries to Andrea Bramley, Manager of Dietetics and Nutrition, Alfred Health

Phone: 0429 271 963

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 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