Casual Clinical Dietitian
Casual Clinical Dietitian
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Job Description
Job Description:
Better and fairer care. Always.
We are St Vincents Health Australia Australias largest not-for-profit provider of health and aged care services.
Founded by The Sisters of Charity in 1857 our 30000 healthcare superheroes operate public and private hospitals residential aged care community and virtual care and outreach programs.
About the role
- Timely assessment and dietetic consultation of patients in conjunction with medical nursing and allied health
- Completes Dietetic assessments and implements appropriate interventions and clinical documentation
- Ensure co-morbidities such as malnutrition are documented when required to assist with coding
- Timely follow- up nutritional assessment nutrition care plans and appropriate SGA as per policy
- Education and counselling of patients on therapeutic diets with follow through of discharge arrangements as appropriate
- Daily maintenance of activity statistics on electronic record system or written medical records.
- Communication /collaborates or instruction to nutrition assistants diet chef or diet aides regarding patient needs when required
- Group education sessions conducted when required with the Food Services or Nursing teams
- Ensure patients are reviewed and checked as appropriate on their progress regarding dietary plans
- Ensure patient confidentiality is maintained at all times
- Completes any other duties as directed by Senior Team Leader or Director of Clinical Services
About you Selection Criteria
- Post graduate qualifications or Bachelor Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics that allows eligibility for full membership of Dietitians Australia.
- Knowledge in a broad range of clinical areas.
- Highly developed written and verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrated initiative communication and problem solving skills.
- Effective time management skills.
- Able to work autonomously and as part of a team.
- A positive work ethic.
- Commitment to work with the Mission Vision Values and Philosophy of St Vincents and Mater Health
Why work at St Vincents
- Join us on our mission to provide care to all including the most at-risk people in our community
- Discounted access to many gyms for you and your family with Fitness Passport
- Access to discounted private health insurance with Medibank/Bupa
- Access to a government salary sacrifice program. Make a proportion of your salary tax-free
- Committed to financial support for educational development scholarship programs paid study leave
About the hospital
In this role you will be based at St Vincents Private Hospital Darlinghurst or Mater Hospital North Sydney.
- A state-of-the art hospitals both in beautiful locations
- Surrounded by great cafes galleries and theatres parks nightlife and nearby glorious beaches
- Closely partnered with universities & affiliated research institutes many of which are located on-campus
- Groundbreaking technologies including world-first robotic-assisted surgeries
- Highly specialized services in orthopaedics heart and lung head and neck neurosurgery urology vascular surgery upper GI/hepatobiliary surgery ENT colorectal surgery gynaecology neurology plastic and reconstructive surgery cancer services and mental health (maternity at the Mater).
Sponsorship / work rights for Australia
Please note visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For this role you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or have an Australia visa that grants you the work rights necessary for the role.
Pre-employment checks
Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role-required pre-employment checks including relevant immunisations.
Equal opportunity
We celebrate diversity & inclusion and are committed to equal employment opportunity for everyone.
How to apply
Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter highlighting how your interest skills and experience align with each of the things listed in the About You section of this job advert.
Have a question and want to know more -
Please contact Sally Lane via
Closing Date:
5 August 2025 11:59pmReconciliation Action Plan:
At St Vincents we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming safe equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.
For further information visit https:// or get in contact at
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Employment Type
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