Employment Type: Permanent Full-Time, 38 hours per week
Location: Liverpool Hospital
Position Classification: Dietitian Level 1-2
Remuneration:
Dietitian Level 1: $73,427.00 - $85,800.00 per annum
Dietitian Level 2: $91,472.00 - $104,753.00 per annum
About The Opportunity
Liverpool Hospital is a dynamic workplace, offering a wide variety of opportunities for growth and development for a level 1/2 dietitian to begin their career. The dietitian will have a robust support network within the large team of dietitians, with a wide range of skill sets to learn from.
Liverpool Hospital, as one of the largest teaching hospitals in NSW, is a fascinating learning environment, with the majority of medical and surgical specialities observed in day-to-day practice.
The dietitian will be responsible for the high-quality nutrition care for both inpatients and/or outpatients of the Liverpool LGA.
The Liverpool Hospital Dietetics Department hold robust values regarding team-work, excellence in clinical practice, education and research.
What You'll Be Doing
This position is responsible for providing patient centered and high quality nutrition services to patients in SWSLHD including providing nutritional care to patients as per caseload; provide and participate in education and evaluation; supervise students as appropriate; and participate in ongoing professional development, quality improvement and research as required.
Where You'll Be Working
Liverpool Hospital, founded in 1813, is the major health service for south-western Sydney, offering a wide range of state-wide services including critical care and trauma, neonatal intensive care, and brain injury rehabilitation. As a key teaching facility for UNSW Sydney and Western Sydney University, it provides extensive clinical services, including emergency care, cancer treatment, paediatrics, and mental health services. The hospital features 23 operating theatres and has a capacity for 877 beds.
The ongoing $830 million redevelopment as part of the Liverpool Health and Academic Precinct is transforming the hospital into a global hub for medical innovation. This redevelopment will expand clinical services, enhance research and teaching facilities, and introduce state-of-the-art equipment and amenities.
Working at Liverpool Hospital means being part of a forward-thinking, innovative team dedicated to providing exceptional patient care. The hospital's commitment to education and research offers numerous opportunities for professional development and career progression.
To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the below questions as thoroughly as possible.
- Post graduate qualification or Bachelor in Nutrition and Dietetics as recognized by the Dietitians Association of Australia.
- Relevant clinical experience and good knowledge of current Dietetics Practices.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including group education skills.
- Demonstrated ability and commitment to quality improvement
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of the team
- Demonstrated commitment to continued professional development and evidence based practice
- Excellent computer skills including CBORD
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees are able to enjoy the benefits of salary packing. Visit Smart Salary for more details.
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees receive discounted Gym Membership/Corporate Wellbeing Programs, including Fitness Passport.
Transforming Your Experience (TYE) is SWSLHDs key strategy to always positively transform your, our patients, our consumers, our staffs and our communities experiences across our organisation and services. Our vision is that our care is always safe, high quality and personalised and all our staff are supported and empowered to achieve their full potential. SWSLHD upholds the CORE Values – Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment.
To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.
At South Western Sydney Local Health District we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where we don’t just accept differences but we honour and support it. Committed to providing a working environment that thrives and values diversity, we encourage people of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background, people with a disability and people from the LGBTQI+ community to apply.
SWSLHD is committed to driving a child safe culture that upholds children and young people’s rights. We strive to ensure children and young people feel safe, supported and included in their care.
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📌 Dietitian (Lvl 1-2) - Perm FT
🏢 South Western Sydney Local Health District
📍 Liverpool City Council