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Dietician Grade 1
Corryong Health (CH) is a public sector agency and one of six multipurpose services in Victoria. Corryong Health is funded by Commonwealth and Victorian State Government funding and provides a broad range of hospital residential aged care primary health and community support services.
About the role:
The Grade 1 Dietitian will enhance the nutritional status and wellbeing of consumers across acute aged care and community settings by applying evidencebased nutrition and dietetic practice. This includes clinical assessment and intervention collaboration with food services participation in policy and procedure development and provision of staff and community education.
Responsibilities include:
- Conduct comprehensive nutrition assessments develop clientcentered nutrition care plans and provide individualised interventions in line with current evidencebased practice and Dietitians Australia standards.
- Monitor and evaluate outcomes of nutrition care through regular followup weight tracking and documentation.
- Provide education and counselling to patients residents carers and families supporting longterm behavior change and chronic disease management.
- Collaborate with the Hospitality Services team to ensure meals are safe nutritionally adequate culturally appropriate and aligned with consumer preferences and clinical needs.
- Monitor and act on changes in residents weight and nutritional risk using validated screening tools and escalation pathways.
- Identify and respond to risk and feedback from clients families and staff in a timely and professional manner.
- Provide education and training to staff as appropriate including food service staff nursing teams and allied health peers.
Potential candidates will hold:
- Meet eligibility criteria for full membership of Dietitians Australia (DA).
- Meet the eligibility criteria for the Accredited Practicing Dietitian (APD program
- Hold a degree in Dietetics from an accredited course/university or for overseas candidates The Dietetics Skills Recognition assessment administered by DA.
- Effective and highly developed interpersonal skills
- Computer skills and the ability to provide relevant reports and statistics
- Willingness to undertake annual vaccinations drug and alcohol testing fit testing and employment checks (including Police Check and NDIS Worker Screening check) as required by Victorian law and Department of Health guidelines
- Demonstrate a commitment to the (Victorian Public Sector) VPSC Code of Conduct Equal Employment Opportunity Work Health & Safety and Cultural Diversity principles
Why Corryong Health
Joining Corryong Health means embracing a fulfilling career within a warm and inviting rural community. You will have the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of our patients while enjoying the natural beauty and tranquility of the northeastern Victorian landscape. For those considering relocation we provide subsidized midweek accommodation and comprehensive relocation assistance.
We provide a supportive environment focused on staff wellbeing and development opportunities. Youll have access to training and mentoring programs to support your ongoing professional growth.
If you are passionate about providing compassionate care and improving patients quality of life we want to hear from you. Apply now to make a positive impact in our community.
How to Apply:Ready to take the next step in your career
Please follow the links to apply via HumanForce or for a further information please email:
Join us at Corryong Health and be a part of a community where your expertise is valued and your professional growth is supported. We look forward to welcoming you to our team
Employment Type
Part-Time
