Dietitian (AHP1/2) - Sessional, Casual Role in Rehab, Aged & Palliative Care at SA Health

Embark on a rewarding journey as an AHP1/2 Dietitian with the Southern Adelaide Local Health Network. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, delivering personalized nutritional care across rehabilitation, aged care, and palliative settings. Your expertise will play a pivotal role in enhancing the well-being of patients and their families.

About the role: 

Reporting to the Director, Nutrition and Dietetics (Rehabilitation and Palliative Care Division), some of your duties as the AHP1/2 Dietician may involve:

• Developing and implementing a comprehensive clinical dietetic service for inpatients & outpatients of Rehabilitation, Aged and Palliative Care (RAP) Division. 
• Demonstrate an evidence-based approach to practice and supervise students on clinical placement.
• Assist with research and special projects as a member of the RAP Division & Nutrition and Dietic Department. 

Please note: This position is multi-classed as either AHP1 or AHP2 and classification will be determined by qualifications and/or experience. 

About you:

• Appropriate degree or equivalent qualification which gives eligibility for full membership of the Dietitians Association of Australia (DAA).
• Current knowledge and experience in clinical nutritional management of adults & the elderly
• Experience in the use of evidence-based approach in day to day practice
• Experience in planning and implementing nutrition education programs patients and carers
• Experience in interaction with large scale food service systems

Please see the attached Role Descriptions for additional information.

Want To Know More? Contact: Natalie Wakeham, Director of Dietetics SALHN, Natalie.Wakeham@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date: 11.55 pm Thursday 26th December 2024

Attachments:

• 887107 AHP1 Dietician - Role Description.pdf
• 887107 AHP2 Dietician - Role Description.pdf
• Australian applicant guidelines
• International applicant guidelines

Applicant Information:

• We also offer salary sacrifice benefits which provide the opportunity to save money by paying for some of your everyday expenses from your salary before it is taxed. Click here to find out more about salary packaging.
• The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.
• Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and Immunisation compliance as indicated on the Role description.
• SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.  Job ref: 887107