- Permanent part time position: Enjoy flexible hours for better work life balance!
- We care about YOU! Access counselling, wellbeing services, legal & financial assistance
- Enjoy benefits such as paid parental leave, study leave and the option to purchase additional annual leave.
About the Role
This role will be responsible for providing dietetic services across a wide variety of areas of the acute inpatient service as well as within the private practise/outpatient setting. You will lead the dietetics team at Warringal Private Hospital, which is known for its commitment to excellence in clinical practice and quality improvement to ensure a service of the highest standard is provided.
Caseloads include surgical, orthopaedics, cardiac, intensive care, oncology and medical.
Duties include
- Plans, implements and evaluates the dietetic and nutrition service to patients and carers in assigned areas
- Accurately documents evidence-based patient assessment and management in a timely manner according to department protocols
- Develops, evaluates and updates dietary education resources
- Participates in approved research and/or quality improvement projects
- Identifies and uses community resources appropriately
- Develops protocols and procedures according to evidence-based practice
- Provides in-service training/education for nursing, catering and medical staff as required
- Supervises, instructs and evaluates students in approved clinical teaching programs
Skills & Experience
- Demonstrated ability and commitment to uphold and promote the Ramsay Way core values.
- Bachelor of Science (Nutrition and Food Science) plus post-graduate Dietetic Degree or equivalent qualification
- Current membership with the Dietitians Australia with Accredited Practicing Dietitian status
- Demonstrated ability to appropriately apply evidence-based practice and dietetic knowledge to patient management
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment
- Well-developed organisational and time management skills
- Commitment to continuing professional development
- Demonstrated understanding of the relevant accreditation framework and commitment to quality improvement.
What’s in it for you?
Professional Advancement: Recognition, Rewards, Professional Development, and Employee referral programs. Free access to LinkedIn Learning, education scholarships and the Ramsay Leadership Academy to support career progression.
Discounts: Ramsay Rewards - Access great deals at major retailers. Hospital, Allied Health & Pharmacy discounts - you’ll pay less for hospital cover and receive higher extras limits for things like General and Major Dental.
Health and Wellbeing: Flexible work opportunities with the ability to have a say in your roster, Flexible Leave Program, and a free Employee Assistance Program offering access to confidential counselling, coaching and support 24/7.
Leisure/Social/Financial: Discounts for leisure travel with selected Hotels, salary sacrifice opportunities e.g., airport lounge membership, self-education expenses, novated leasing and more.
The Hospital
Owned and operated by Ramsay Health Care, Australia's largest and most respected private hospital operator, Warringal Private Hospital has an established national and international reputation as a leading healthcare provider, achieving recognition in many specialties throughout the years. Specialising in Cardiology, Cardiothoracics, Orthopaedics, Sports Medicine, Pain Management and Oncology, the hospital provides a comprehensive range of medical and surgical services.
Ramsay Health Care is committed to Child Safety. Details of our commitment are set out in our Code of Conduct, available at www.ramsayhealth.com
Requirements
- Must provide a National Police check conducted within the previous 12 months
- Depending on the role, Ramsay may require a Working-With-Children check and proof of immunisation against infectious diseases.
To Apply
All applications must be lodged online. Applications made by recruitment agencies will not be considered.
For enquiries, please contact Kylie Geelan, Assistant Director of Clinical Services – Inpatients, via email at GeelanK@ramsayhealth.com.au
Applications Close: 11 April 2025
