Dietitian Grade 2

Epworth HealthCare is Victoria’s largest not-for-profit private health care group, renowned for excellence in diagnosis, treatment, care and rehabilitation. Epworth is an innovator in Australia’s health system, embracing the latest in evidence-based medicine to pioneer treatments and services for our patients. 

Our values and purpose define Epworth's approach and delivery. We pride ourselves on communicating and delivering them in a real and meaningful way. Every Patient Matters.

We are very excited to offer a highly sought-after casual Grade 2 Dietitian role to join our Allied Health team at Epworth Freemasons!

Working as part of a small Dietetics team, this Grade 2 role will be responsible for managing the nutritional needs of both inpatients and ambulatory patients. Having access to ongoing professional development opportunities as well as links to our wider team within our Epworth network, this is a fantastic opportunity not to be missed!

To be successful in this role, you must be a passionate & highly motivated Dietitian, committed to evidence based and multidisciplinary care. Early applications encouraged with advertising to continue until the position is filled.

You will make an impact by:

• Promoting and providing dietetic and nutritional intervention across a range of inpatient wards, including oncology, surgical, general medicine and intensive care unit
• Providing evidence-based nutrition intervention to ambulatory oncology patients
• Working collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to provide high-quality care using a patient-centred approach
• Actively participate in quality activities ensuring opportunities for improvement are actively explored and best practice is achieved 

You will have:

• Minimum of 5 years experience in an acute setting (essential) 
• Experience in Oncology and ICU (essential)
• Commitment to best practice and working within a multidisciplinary team
• Well-developed time management, prioritisation and communication skills

Position Description       Inherent Requirements

About Freemasons

Located in East Melbourne, close to public transport and the CBD, Epworth Freemasons provides a range of world-class health services. As one of Victoria's leading maternity hospitals, we specialise in women’s and men’s health services including breast and gynaecological surgery, endoscopy and urology. Epworth Freemasons also offers comprehensive cancer care, and a full range of surgical services, including robotic assisted surgery, orthopaedics and ICU care.

Epworth Freemasons has recently upgraded and expanded its operating theatres and admissions facilities, along with major refurbishments of patient rooms and building infrastructure.

• Bachelor/Masters of Nutrition and Dietetics or equivalent degree
• Eligible for full membership with Dietitians Australia (DA)
• Eligible for the Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD) Program with DA

At Epworth, it’s a community. It’s the sense of belonging and being part of an organisation and a team that works to make sure that every patient matters. In addition to this, you will have access to:

• Epworth HealthCare offers our employees salary packaging benefits of $15,900 pre-tax annually, plus an optional $2,650 meals and entertainment allowance.
• The largest educational scholarship program of its kind in Australia!
• Discounted Private Health insurance 
• Reduced cost of health services for you and your family at Epworth

Enquire/ Apply

Sound interesting? To apply, click the I'm Interested button to attach your CV and cover letter.

For more information, refer to the attached position description or contact Epworth Talent on (03) 9426 0606.

It is a condition of employment with Epworth HealthCare, subject to reasonable exemptions, that you have had an annual Influenza vaccination, where this is required under Epworth policy.

As a child safe organisation, all successful applicants are required to satisfactorily clear a National Police Check (conducted by Epworth) and may be required to hold a valid employee Working with Children Check (provided by you).

At Epworth, we believe inclusion and diversity are essential to our culture and values. We focus on fairness and opportunity for all – across race, ability, ethnicity, gender, age, sexuality, cultures and beliefs – that reflect the communities we work in. At Epworth, we care.