Deputy Dietitian/Student Educator (Dietitian Lvl 4) - Perm PT
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time, 32 hours per week
Location: Campbelltown and Camden Hospitals
Position Classification: Dietitian Level 4
Remuneration: $59.28 - $60.71 per hour
Requisition ID: REQ530197
Application Close Date: 17/11/2024
Interview Date Range: 20/11/2024 – 27/11/2024
Contact Details: Anita Hokman – 0447 506 594 | Anita.Hokman@health.nsw.gov.au
About the Opportunity
An exciting opportunity exists to join the Dietetics Department at Campbelltown and Camden Hospitals in a senior role as Deputy Dietitian/Student Educator.
This position provides an important supervisory, management, education, and strategic role, and offers the opportunity to work with a variety of patient groups in inpatient and outpatient settings.
Campbelltown Hospital is also currently undergoing a significant redevelopment which will provide new and expanded clinical services.
What You'll be Doing
This position is responsible for supporting the Head of Department in managing and leading the Dietetics Department at [insert facility, service or LGA].
This position is responsible for providing patient centered and high quality nutrition services to clients in [insert facility, service or LGA], including applying high level clinical skills to patients as per caseload/clinical specialty commensurate with other duties. The position will also coordinate and supervise student placements, supervise students and provide clinical supervision of staff as appropriate.
The position will provide leadership in quality improvement, service development and evaluation, education and training, and support educational activities related to their discipline/clinical expertise.
The position supports the head of department with advice on clinical service development, practice and redesign in response to demand and client needs and advocates across the local health district.
Where You'll Be Working
South Western Sydney is rapidly growing and is a great place for young people and families to build a life. We are close to public transport, a short drive to the beach and the natural wonders of the Blue Mountains and Royal National Park.
The area is growing exponentially with many major shopping centers, great entertainment venues and the development of Sydney’s new airport all located within minutes of new housing estates.
As part of the greater Sydney area, we have bustling metropolitan hubs as well as areas that maintain their rural heritage. It is an incredible place to explore with adventure or relaxation are at your fingertips.
How to Apply
To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the below questions as thoroughly as possible. View our application guide for information on how to respond to criteria and improve your application.
- Post graduate qualification or Bachelor in Nutrition and Dietetics giving eligibility for full membership of the Dietitians Association of Australia.
- Extensive relevant clinical experience including demonstrated advanced practice skills and management of complex case load
- Demonstrated high level written and verbal communication skills, including group education, advocacy and negotiation skills; and excellent computer skills including a food service/diet management system eg. CBORD.
- Demonstrated experience leading quality improvement activities for service development
- Demonstrated commitment to continued professional development and evidence based practice
- Demonstrated experience in managing staff performance
- Experience in coordinating and facilitating clinical supervision programs for students and staff
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Additional Information
Salary Packaging
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees are able to enjoy the benefits of salary packing. Visit Smart Salary for more details.
Health & Fitness
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees receive discounted Gym Membership/Corporate Wellbeing Programs, including Fitness Passport.
Transforming Your Experience
Transforming Your Experience (TYE) is SWSLHDs key strategy to always positively transform your, our patients, our consumers, our staffs and our communities experiences across our organisation and services. Our vision is that our care is always safe, high quality and personalised and all our staff are supported and empowered to achieve their full potential. SWSLHD upholds the CORE Values – Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment.
To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.
At South Western Sydney Local Health District we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where we don’t just accept differences but we honour and support it. Committed to providing a working environment that thrives and values diversity, we encourage people of ⚫️ 🟡 🔴 Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander ⚫️ 🟡 🔴 background, people with a disability and people from the LGBTQI+ community to apply.
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