Dietitian Grade 2

Peter Mac celebrates, values and supports a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects our vibrant community. We encourage applications from anyone identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. We also welcome anyone who identifies as LGBTQIA+, linguistically, culturally and/or gender diverse, people with disability, and people of any age to apply for our roles.

If you feel this role is right for you, we warmly invite you to apply, and encourage your early application. All appointments are made subject to satisfactory police check and may include vaccination requirements. Should you need assistance or require any adjustments or accommodations to fully participate in the application or interview process, you are welcome to reach out to the contact person listed. We acknowledge that not all applicants will meet the full list of selection criteria outlined, and wherever possible we will consider applications where relevant experience can apply.

Applicants to this role should provide a covering letter outlining relative key skills and experience to assist us with our assessment.

For further information about this opportunity, click Apply to be redirected to the Peter Mac Careers page where you can review the position summary. Alternatively, please contact us using the information below for a confidential discussion.

Hiring Manager : Belinda Steer / Jenelle Loeliger Contact Number : 03 8559 5161 Email : belinda.steer@petermac.org / jenelle.loeliger@petermac.org

All Nutrition and Speech Pathology Department members

Food Services dietitian

Support Services manager, head chef, and Food Services Department members

Multidisciplinary patient care teams

Allied Health Departments

Effective working relationships with all parties involved with/impact upon patient care whether they are hospital, industry or community based

Maintaining links with appropriate professional bodies

70-80% (approximately) of time spent in patient care/clinical responsibilities

Assessment, intervention and multidisciplinary liaison relating to assigned inpatients within 24 hours of issue identification

Effective communication with Food Services Department according to relevant deadlines for inpatient meals, supplement and enteral nutrition delivery/service

Effective management of ambulatory patients within assigned workload according to Department guidelines

100% completion of all patient related documentation and statistics according to Department/organisation guidelines

Effective representation at designated team and ward meetings

Appropriate patient review, follow-up and communication as per Department guidelines/care pathways

Effective, timely and appropriate handover of ongoing issues within the Nutrition team and/or to other staff or healthcare provider

Effective participation in patient management of Home Enteral Nutrition (HEN) Program and coordination of the program where appropriate

Assists with and participates in dietetic student placements including student supervision as directed by Head of Department/Senior Team

100% participation in all department based continuing education programs (including critical appraisal, continuing education/clinical case conferences)

Attends, participates and contributes to relevant seminars/conferences/special interest groups/other continuing education as appropriate

Contributes to the development and implementation of lectures/workshops/inservices for the profession of dietetics and Peter Mac, in consultation with Head of Department

Participates in the development and review of relevant education resources both internally and externally as appropriate

Assists with and participates in education to students, work experience students and/or other health professionals as appropriate

Participates and contributes to the Department quality improvement program including audits and KPI’s (including leading 1 quality process/project and contributing to another 1, pro-rata based on EFT)

Liaises with Head of Department/Senior Team to identify areas of potential improvement, develop processes to measure/improve systems and activities as agreed, and promotes best practice activities

Contributes to the development and review of relevant policies, procedures and clinical guidelines where appropriate

Acts as an advocate for development of nutrition services within tumour streams

Maintains and develops relationship with relevant Services and Departments e.g. Food Services, Allied Health departments, Clinical Services and Pharmacy to provide safe and appropriate care for patients

Develop, promote and contribute to evidence/best practice activities and research that lead to improved health/nutritional outcomes for patients in consultation with Head of Department/Senior Team

Contribute to raising the profile and position of the Nutrition Department as a leader in oncology nutrition

100% participation in all department based meetings, planning activities (including strategic planning and business/operational planning) and continuing education programs

Participation in weekend on-call rosters

Participation and rotation to campuses as agreed

Maintain all patient confidentiality as per Peter Mac policies and procedures

Completion of agreed non-clinical activities as directed/in consultation with Head of Department/Senior Team

Maintain a high standard of knowledge and expertise in professionally relevant areas through ongoing education and professional development

Promote and facilitate the development of grade 1 dietitians and allied health assistant staff through support and supervision

100% participation/adherence to Department guidelines for all professional development/competency programs including PG-SGA skills maintenance and peer review

Participation in Department supervision program

Attends, participates and contributes to relevant seminars/conferences/special interest groups/other continuing education

Knowledge and application of the principles outlined in relevant professional and organisational policies and acts (including DAA Code of Professional Conduct, Code of Ethics and the organisations Code of Conduct

100% completion and maintenance of patient documentation within agreed timeframes (same day for inpatients; next working day for ambulatory patients) and adherence to Department documentation guidelines

100% correct completion and maintenance of workload statistical records by next working day

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For further information about this opportunity, click Apply to be redirected to the Peter Mac Careers page where you can review the position profile. Alternatively, please contact us for a confidential discussion.

Peter Mac is a child safe organisation and has a commitment to child safety and wellbeing.

Peter Mac offer a range of benefits which support our people both personally and professionally.

Our staff benefits include award winning facilities, professional development and events, a health and wellbeing program, flexible work practices and policies and financial benefits such as salary packaging.

We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, all members of the LGBTQI community and people with a disability.