Senior Dietitian

at  Queensland Health

About the role
This role is to deliver high level nutrition and dietetic clinical services and leadership through the Primary Health Care Service, provided by Prison Health Services, to correctional centres within the West Moreton Hospital and Health Service region. Duties are of a complex and varied nature and the majority are performed with a high level of independence.

The role provides high level nutrition and dietetic clinical services across the following correctional centre health services:

• Borallon Training Correctional Centre (BTCC)
• Brisbane Correctional Centre (BCC)
• Brisbane Women’s Correctional Centre (BWCC)
• Helana Jones Centre (HJCC) (low secure women’s located at Albion)
• Wolston Correctional Centre (WCC)
• Brisbane & West Moreton Youth Detention Centre (BYDC)
• Arthur Gorrie Correctional Centre (AGCC)

About you

Our ideal candidate will be someone who can demonstrate the following:

• High level knowledge, expertise and skills in autonomous workload management to deliver dietetic services, including assessment, intervention and evaluation within a multidisciplinary team in accordance with established clinical & departmental protocols, policies and procedures, utilising evidence-based practice and ethical standards.
• Ability to liaise and work effectively in a professional manner with offenders and Queensland Corrective Services, other health professionals, students, and external agencies to achieve a client centred approach, utilising negotiation, and conflict resolution skills as required.
• Ability to provide high level general and profession specific clinical advice to clinical leaders, team leaders and other multidisciplinary team members within the Prison Health Service.
• Experience in the identification, development, implementation and evaluation of quality and service improvement and/or research activities that enhance the delivery of dietetic services.
• Ability to provide nutrition and dietetic education, clinical leadership and clinical practice supervision to dietetic students.

MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS:

• Vaccinated against, and remain vaccinated against, certain vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) as outlined in the Health Employment Directive NO. 01/16
• Appointment to this position requires proof of a recognised degree or equivalent in Nutrition and Dietetics and be eligible for full membership with the Dietitians Association of Australia (DAA) and Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD) credential. Certified copies of relevant qualification should be provided to the service director prior to the commencement of clinical duties.
  About West Moreton Health
  West Moreton Health is one of the most rapidly evolving health services in the south east corner, with a community growth expected to almost double to more than 588,000 by 2036. Our vision is for a robust hospital and health service that includes fit-for-purpose spaces, interconnected buildings, multi-disciplinary health services, research, education and community partnerships.
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Benefits

• 17.5% annual leave loading (Additional allowances/entitlements may apply)
• 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
• Professional development
• Salary sacrificing options
• Wellness programs
• Employee Assistance Service (EAS).

To apply
Further information regarding this role please download and read the attached Role Description and Information Packages. You will need to submit your Cover Letter, CV or Resume including the names and contact details of two referees and a short response (maximum 1-2 pages) on how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities are relevant to the role.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for all West Moreton Health vacancies.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License

• Borallon Training Correctional Centre (BTCC)
• Brisbane Correctional Centre (BCC)
• Brisbane Women’s Correctional Centre (BWCC)
• Helana Jones Centre (HJCC) (low secure women’s located at Albion)
• Wolston Correctional Centre (WCC)
• Brisbane & West Moreton Youth Detention Centre (BYDC)
• Arthur Gorrie Correctional Centre (AGCC