Closes: 24 March 2023
Classification:Health Professional Level 3
Salary:$99,819 - $105,180 (up to $110,398 on achieving a personal upgrade) plus superannuation
Position No:26451 - 029AI
Directorate:Canberra Health Services
Advertised (Gazettal date):07 March 2023
Contact Officer:Sarah Gordon on ****** or (02) 5124 2567
Our Vision:creating exceptional health care together
Our Role:to be a health service that is trusted by our community
Our Values:Reliable, Progressive, Respectful and Kind
POSITION OVERVIEW
Canberra Health Services (CHS) is focussed on the delivery of high quality, effective, person-centred care. It provides acute, sub-acute, primary, and community-based health services, to the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) and surrounding region. More information can be found on the CHS website: www.canberrahealthservices.act.gov.au
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Paediatric Dietitian to join an innovative and progressive dietetic team who provide high quality... effective, person-centred care to inpatients and outpatients in the ACT and surrounding regions.
The Nutrition Department is primarily responsible for the management of core functions and provision of Nutrition based allied health services within Canberra Health Services. Services include;
Clinical Dietetic Services to:
Inpatients on the University of Canberra Hospital and Canberra Hospital Campuses including the Centenary Hospital for Women and Children and the Adult Mental Health Unit.
Outpatients requiring specialist care from the ACT and regional NSW.
Operation of centralised Special Diet Service.
Operation of Infant Feeding Service.
Coordination of Canberra Health Services Clinical Education Program for Nutrition and Dietetic students from various local universities.
Food Service governance activities in partnership with the Canberra Hospital Food Service Department.

Under supervision, you will provide clinical dietetic services across the Canberra Health Services and contribute to service improvement and quality improvement/quality assurance activities of the department.
This position works primarily in paediatrics however is required to work flexibly across services, locations and programs including participating in an after-hours roster, including potential for weekend and public holiday work and on-call duty.
ABOUT YOU
CHS is committed to workforce diversity and to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, we welcome applications from all diversity groups. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and people who identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Intersex, or Questioning (LGBTIQ) are particularly encouraged to apply.
Behavioural Capabilities
Strong organisational and interpersonal skills with a high degree of drive.
Strong clinical leadership and supervision skills.
Adaptability and flexibility to accommodate change and provide responsive services to meet patients’ and service needs.

Position Requirements/Qualifications:
Mandatory
Relevant undergraduate or postgraduate qualification in Nutrition and Dietetics and a minimum of three years’ experience working professionally in Nutrition and Dietetics.
Eligible for membership of the Dietitians Association of Australia, and eligible to hold Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD) credential.
Hold a current driver’s licence.
The successful applicant will need to be available for weekend and after-hours work.
CHS is leading the drive to digitally transform health service delivery in Australia through the implementation of a territory wide Digital Health Record. Computer literacy skills are required which are relevant to this role as you will be responsible for completing required documentation and becoming a proficient user of the Digital Health Record and/or other Information Technology systems; once proficient, you will need to remain current with changes, updates and contingencies.

Desirable
Have an understanding of how the National Standards and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) indicators align with this role.
Fulfil the responsibilities of this role as detailed in the CHS Exceptional Care Framework, Clinical Governance Framework, Partnering With Consumers Framework and all other related frameworks.

Prior to commencement successful candidates will be required to:
Undergo a pre-employment National Police Check.
Comply with Canberra Health Services Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination policy.
Comply with CHS credentialing and scope of clinical practice requirements for allied health professionals.
Prior to commencing this role, a current registration issued under the Working with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) Act 2011 is required. For further information on Working with Vulnerable People registration refer to - Working with vulnerable people (WWVP) registration (act.gov.au)

Note:Part-time hours will be considered and?the full-time salary noted above will be pro-rata.
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Career interest categories:
Community Support and Inclusion
Healthcare, Medical and Allied Services
Australia

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