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Goulburn Valley Health Hiring for Dietitian – Diabetes Education Job at Shepparton Full Time
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About the role
We are looking for
Applications close: 9 August 2021
All appointments are made subject to satisfactory police check and Victorian ‘Employee’ Working with Children’s Check. Completion of a Commonwealth of Australia Statutory Declaration is required prior to commencement. GV 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.
Reference Number
Position Title
Employment Type
Permanent Part Time
Directorate
Department
Location
Graham Street
Enterprise Agreement / Classification
- Medical Scientists – Dietitian Gr 1 Yr 1
- Medical Scientists – Dietitian Gr 1 Yr 7
Hours
Position Summary
TOGETHER, WE CAN CREATE OUTSTANDING
Dietitian Grade 1 Diabetes Centre
Integrated Care, Graham Street, Shepparton
- Permanent Part Time
- 32 hours per fortnight
About GV Health
At GV Health we are so much more than a regional health service. As the largest employer in the region, we work with purpose and pride and are committed to respecting and embracing diversity, inclusion and accessibility for our people and community.
It is an exciting time to join our GV Health team! We are currently in the midst of an exciting $229 million transformation of our Graham Street site, which comprises of a five-storey Inpatient Unit building, expansion of our current theatre capacity, new Critical Care Unit, a state of-the-art Dialysis Unit and an extension of the current Emergency Department.
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About the role
The Goulburn Valley Health Diabetes Centre are seeking a motivated and highly enthusiastic dietitian to work in a varied chronic disease role with a special interest in children and their families living with diabetes. The Diabetes Centre grade 1 Dietitian is responsible for ensuring appropriate nutritional management and education of patients, their families, and staff within Goulburn Valley Health and the wider community. This position provides services across all program areas including, but not limited to, diabetes in pregnancy, High Risk Foot Clinic (HRFC), paediatrics and technology in diabetes. A special interest in paediatrics will be an advantage. The services provided will be client centred, efficient and effective and meet established standards of excellence. The Diabetes Centre works closely with the Nutrition and Dietetics Department at Goulburn Valley Health, offers a supportive working environment with other dietitians and regularly participates in CPD activities with a local network of dietitians.
We are looking for
- Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics or Masters of Nutrition and Dietetics or equivalent with current Dietetians Australia membership and Accredited Practicing Dietitian status
- Sound knowledge of nutrition theories including clinical, community and counselling skills
- A demonstrated commitment and experience in Quality Improvement in Nutrition delivery
- Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment with excellent organisational skills and an understanding of efficient time management
Our offer to you:
- Generous salary packaging, subsidised staff parking and discounted leisure memberships
- Flexible work practices and options to purchase additional leave to help create some important work/life balance
- Professional development and study leave to help reach your learning and career goals
- Social club membership offering a range of events, functions and local community discounts
- Our CREATE Outstanding reward and recognition program
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Applications close: 9 August 2021
All appointments are made subject to satisfactory police check and Victorian ‘Employee’ Working with Children’s Check. Completion of a Commonwealth of Australia Statutory Declaration is required prior to commencement. GV 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.
Recruitment agencies should note that GV Health does not accept agency resumes. GV Health is not responsible for any fees related to any unsolicited resumes submitted by Recruitment Agencies.
Selection Criteria
- Essential : Commitment to the GV Health Values of Compassion, Respect, Excellence, Accountability, Teamwork and Ethical Behaviour and ability to exhibit behaviour which reflects our values.
- Essential : Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics or Masters of Nutrition and Dietetics or equivalent with eligibility for DA membership and APD
- Essential : Sound knowledge of nutrition theories
- Essential : Excellent communication and interpersonal skills including demonstrated experience in liaising with a wide range of internal and external clients at all levels.
- Essential : A demonstrated commitment and experience in Quality Improvement in Nutrition delivery.
- Essential : A satisfactory National Criminal History Record Check, Victorian ‘Employee’ Working with Children Check and completion of a Commonwealth of Australia Statutory Declaration will be required from prospective candidates prior to commencement of employment. Do you agree to completing these requirements?
- Essential : Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment with excellent organisational skills and an understanding of efficient time management.
- Desirable : Experience in working in a multi-disciplinary team, or with children and their families, and with people from diverse cultural and social backgrounds, would be considered advantageous.
- Desirable : Willingness to live and work in a rural setting