Casual Dietitian Grade 2

Casual Dietitian Grade 1 or 2

Join the Royal Melbourne Hospital as a Grade 1 or 2 Casual Dietitian, delivering patient-centred care within a supportive team that values wellbeing, professional development and research, with an immediate start available.

Why Join RMH?

• Join a high-performing, supportive Clinical Nutrition team committed to person centred care
• Diverse clinical caseload across acute, subacute and home-based care
• Work with a team that values wellbeing, professional development and research
• Immediate Start | Casual

About The Role

Join the Royal Melbourne Hospital as a Grade 2 Casual Dietitian and become part of our Clinical Nutrition team, delivering high-quality, patient-centred nutrition care across acute, subacute and home-based services.

Working across a diverse range of clinical areas, you'll provide evidence-based dietetic care while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to achieve the best outcomes for patients. Clinical allocation will be tailored to your skills and experience. These casual positions are based across our City and Royal Park campuses in Parkville and may include occasional weekend shifts.

Key Accountabilities

• Deliver high-quality, evidence-based nutrition assessment and intervention across acute, subacute and home-based care settings.
• Provide patient-centred care while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to achieve the best outcomes.
• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives and support the ongoing development of clinical nutrition services.
• Develop and deliver patient education resources and promote evidence-based dietetic practice.
• Support the supervision and education of student dietitians and provide guidance to Grade 1 dietitians and Allied Health Assistants where required.
• Maintain professional standards, legislative compliance and ethical practice in accordance with Dietitians Australia and organisational requirements.
• Utilise electronic medical records and other clinical systems to accurately document and manage patient care.
• Support the operational needs of the Clinical Nutrition service, including participation in an occasional weekend roster.

About You

• You are a motivate and adaptable clinician who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment
• You are available to start immediately and work minimum 4 days per week up to full time hours for a period of 6-8 weeks
• You have a minimum of 2 years post-graduate experience in a tertiary hospital setting
• Ability to work autonomously while contributing to a team-based model of care
• You have excellent communication and organisation skills and are committed to ongoing professional development
• Experience with EPIC and CBORD systems is advantageous
• Eligibility for membership of DA/APD

Benefits Of Working At RMH

• Join a values-based organisation offering great opportunities for career diversity and professional development, including training and research opportunities, as well as access to mentorship and leadership programs.
• Access to comprehensive health and wellbeing programs, including Employee Assistance and Fitness Passport.
• Up to $12,000 tax free earnings with salary packaging options.
• Generous leave entitlements – five weeks annual leave per year (pro-rata for part time), additional monthly paid day off for full time staff.
• Central Parkville location – onsite car parking options, easily accessible via public transport.

Position Description

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Interested?

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Our Commitment

We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the lands on which we work and are committed to a culturally safe environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

RMH is a child safe organisation, committed to upholding the rights, safety, and wellbeing of children and young people in line with the Child Safe Standards.

As a leader in healthcare, we are dedicated to fostering a culture of equity, inclusion, and belonging. We encourage people of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities to apply and will provide adjustments to support equitable participation.

Interviews may commence as applications are received. Early applications are encouraged as the role may close once filled.

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Record Check and satisfactory Working With Children Check.

The RMH is committed to creating a culturally safe environment as a collective responsibility. We draw on our principles of self-determination, equity, accountability, and shared learning to create a culturally responsive health system that challenges how we strive for continuous quality improvement to meet the expectations of the communities and patients we serve.

RMH is a child safe organisation, committed to upholding the rights, safety, and wellbeing of children and young people in line with the Child Safe Standards.

As a leader in healthcare, we recognise the need to foster a culture of equity, inclusion, and belonging. We encourage people of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities to apply, and will provide adjustments to support equitable participation.