Dietitian - Grade 1 (Midland Public)

Welcome to St John of God Health Care

St John of God Health Care is one of the largest private providers of health care services in Australia, employing more than 16,000 employees (caregivers). We operate 26 hospitals and services comprising more than 3,300 hospital beds, including home nursing, disability services and social outreach programs.

As a Catholic, not-for-profit group, we invest all profits to the communities we serve by updating and expanding our facilities and technology; expanding existing services and developing and acquiring new services; and providing Social Outreach services to people experiencing disadvantage to improve health and wellbeing.

St John of God Midland Public Hospital provides both public services for people living in Perth's eastern suburbs and nearby regional areas. The hospital includes an Accident and Emergency Department, critical care unit, mental health unit, and maternity ward.

Your role

We are now seeking motivated and compassionate Grade 1 Dietitian's to join our highly skilled Allied Health team. This is an excellent opportunity to build your clinical expertise while working within a supportive multidisciplinary team committed to delivering exceptional patient care.

In this role, you will provide evidence-based clinical nutrition and dietetic services across a diverse acute healthcare setting. You will undertake comprehensive nutrition assessments, develop individualised nutrition care plans, and deliver patient-centred interventions that optimise health outcomes. Working collaboratively with medical, nursing, and allied health professionals, you will contribute to high-quality, holistic care for a broad range of patients.

As part of St John of God Health Care, you will be supported to grow your skills while practising in accordance with Dietitians Australia Professional Standards, the Code of Conduct, and SJGHC policies and guidelines, ensuring the highest standards of clinical excellence and professional practice.

We currently have 3 permanent full-time (PFT) positions working 38 hours per week, 1 permanent part-time (PPT) position working 28 hours per week, as well as casual and fixed-term opportunities available.

In this position you will

• Provide direct nutrition and dietetic service to patients/clients and/or carers on an individual or group level for both inpatients and/or outpatients.
• Coordinate the provision of special dietary requirements of patients
• Provide consultation and support to medical, nursing, catering and allied health professionals within the Division, and external agencies, as appropriate.
• Uses nutritional knowledge acts as a consultant to the hospital catering service to inform menu development and compliance with the relevant hospital Nutritional standards.
• Document patients' medical nutrition therapy in the approved manner.
• Participate in multidisciplinary activities e.g. team meetings, ward rounds, or case conferences, as required.
• Participate in the delivery of education programmes within the dietetics service and for other caregiver groups within the Division.
• Develop and review dietary education resources.
• Participate in other hospital activities as assigned.
• Supervise, instruct and assess dietetic students in approved clinical teaching programs in liaison with the Supervisor/Manager

Essential Criteria
To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate the ability to apply evidence-based practice and sound dietetic knowledge to deliver high-quality patient care. You will possess excellent organisational and time management skills, communicate effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders, and thrive in a collaborative multidisciplinary team environment.

You will hold a tertiary qualification in Dietetics and be eligible for full membership with Dietitians Australia (DA), with current Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD) status. Your commitment to professional excellence and patient-centred care will enable you to make a meaningful contribution to our Allied Health team.

Above all, patient care will be at the core of everything you do committing to and supporting our Mission and Values.

All applicants are asked to submit a current CV and covering letter (of no more than two (2) pages) demonstrating how you meet the above essential criteria requirements.

We can offer

• Salary: $88,501 to $124,464 (pro rata for part-time), plus 12% superannuation
• Casual rate: $55.81 to $78.48 per hour (inclusive of casual loading), plus 12% superannuation
• 3 x PFT positions working 38 hours per week
• 1 x PPT positions working 28 hrs per week
• Casual and fixed term positions
• Salary packaging up to $18,550 on a range of benefits such as mortgage, rent, meal entertainment, holiday accommodation or other everyday living expenses as well as options to salary package benefits above the FBT cap on items such as:
  
  • Novated leasing
  • work related expenses
  • self-education and
  • additional superannuation
• A healthy work-life balance through flexible work options, additional purchased leave & well-being programs
• Access to gym membership, fitness and wellbeing benefits through Fitness Passport for you and your family.
• Employee discount on St John of God Hospital & Medical Services and Private Health Insurance
• Employee support through our dedicated free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Innovative Professional Development opportunities

All applicants are asked to submit a current CV and covering letter (of no more than two (2) pages) demonstrating how you meet the above position requirements.

For enquiries contact Sarah Yoo, Nutrition and Dietetics Manager, on (08) •••••324.

Applications will be reviewed throughout the advertising period and interviews conducted regularly. If suitable applicants are identified advertisement may close prior to listed date. Apply today!

At St John of God Health Care, we celebrate diversity and warmly welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.

Our commitment is to create a safe and nurturing environment for all children and vulnerable individuals in our care and proactively take steps to protect them from abuse, ensuring their safety and well-being.

Our inclusive culture fosters an environment that is respectful and secure, welcoming and accessible, and unified through our diverse community.