Position Overview
This position qualifies for an annual Recruitment Incentive Package up to the value of $10,000 (conditions apply and may be pro-rated to your contracted or ordinary working hours, payments are made fortnightly) under the NSW Health Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme. The scheme recognises the key role that health workers play in delivering rural and remote health services and aims to provide incentives above award entitlements to attract and retain staff in these areas.
Details
Employment Type:
Permanent Full Time
Position Classification:
Dietitian Level 1/2 (dependent on experience)
Remuneration:
$76,364 – $108,943 plus superannuation
Hours per week:
38
Requisition ID:
REQ******
Location:
Broken Hill, NSW
What you'll be doing
Provide quality Dietetic outpatient and inpatient services to the Broken Hill Health Service and surrounding areas.
Deliver evidence-based dietary interventions in therapeutic settings (inpatient/outpatient) as directed by the Manager of Dietetics and Speech Pathology and the multidisciplinary team.
Actively supervise Dietetic students.
Assess and treat eating disorders in consultation with mental health services.
What is on offer
5 weeks paid annual leave per year
12 paid ADOs per year
Salary packaging (pay less tax) and up to $9,000 for living expenses plus $2,600 for meals and entertainment
Novated leasing
Corporate rates at local gym (YMCA)
Professional development through frequent online and face-to-face learning opportunities
About Far West LHD
Far West Local Health District is one of 15 LHDs under NSW Health, providing high-quality public health services to communities in far west NSW. Our vision is to create excellence in rural and remote healthcare. We employ over 800 clinicians and support staff across nine health facilities in Broken Hill, Balranald, Dareton, Ivanhoe, Menindee, Tibooburra, Wentworth, White Cliffs and Wilcannia. We encourage you to consider joining our friendly team for a meaningful and rewarding career in rural and remote healthcare.
About Broken Hill
Broken Hill is a thriving regional town in far west NSW full of diversity, history and character. Being Australia's first city to be nationally heritage listed, Broken Hill is a culturally rich town with a vibrant art scene and over 20 galleries. The unique attractions, festivals and natural landscapes attract tourists from all over, making Broken Hill an oasis in the outback. With a population just shy of 20,000, Broken Hill offers a relaxed country lifestyle while providing all the facilities of a regional hub including supermarkets, retail stores and excellent schools.
How to apply
To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the selection criteria in the application as thoroughly as possible.
Tertiary qualifications in Dietetics eligible for Accredited Practising Dietitian status with Dietitians' Australia.
Demonstrated application of professional and ethical boundaries to the delivery of patient care in a multidisciplinary team.
Demonstrated application of evidence-based practice and critical thinking to advocate for and implement individualised person-centred care.
Demonstrated capacity to interact with others in a personable and professional manner and resolve conflicts when they arise.
Demonstrated commitment to work and partner with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients and families to enhance health outcomes.
Evidence of participation in own professional development and commitment to maintaining competence and enhancing skills, willing to share expertise with colleagues.
Evidence of sound knowledge in Primary Health Care models with experience in nutrition and dietetics including health promotion, and ability to apply current evidence-based practice.
Ability to provide programs and interventions for people experiencing eating disorders.
Welcome Experience
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Find out more about applying for this position
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Applications Close: 10th February ****
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Equal Opportunity Employer
Far West Local Health District is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds, people with disabilities and people from the LGBTQI+ community.
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