Central Gippsland Health Service – Sale VIC
Central Gippsland Health (CGH) is a sub-regional health service and the major provider of health and aged care services in the Wellington Shire. CGH is located in the City of Sale which is 215 km east of Melbourne. The City of Sale is an ideal access point for the magnificent Gippsland Lakes, 90 Mile Beach and the Victorian Alps.
CGH provides acute care as part of an integrated service delivery model across Wellington Shire and beyond. The service provides beds across three campuses (Sale, Maffra and Heyfield). Acute services include a full-time emergency department, critical care unit, neonatal critical care unit, three operating theatres, day procedure unit, oncology and dialysis services in addition to general medical and services and sub-acute services including rehabilitation.
CGH also provides aged care and community services in the Wellington Shire and beyond.
Our integrated model of care is supported by a multidisciplinary allied health team offering physiotherapy, dietetics, occupational therapy, speech pathology, and social work. We also provide accessible public dental services to enhance community wellbeing.
CGH is also a leading teaching hospital, affiliated with Monash University's School of Rural Health and provides placements and clinical experience for students.
About Department
The department consists of a Department Manager, Grade 2, Grade 1 Dietitians and Allied Health Assistants.
CGH Dietetics services the Wellington Shire (excluding Yarram and District) within the facet of community dietetics. The department is also responsible for servicing Central Gippsland Health acute wards in Sale and sub acute wards in Maffra as well as a number of residential aged care facilities within the region.
About the Role
It is a diverse role spanning a variety of dietetic areas and provides a number of professional challenges which keeps life interesting. The focus of this position may be in the community areas initially however there may be opportunity to move into the acute space. Expectations of the position will include delivering community outpatient dietetics, group presentations, managing home enteral nutrition clients, supporting our aged care facilities in the area and potentially providing some outreach community support to towns within the Wellington Shire.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience
* A Bachelor of Dietetics or equivalent
* Membership of the Dietitians Australia (DA) and active participation in the APD program (this will include eligibility for an HPI-I number)
* Experience in community dietetics (especially knowledge of statistical requirements) will be looked upon favourably
* The ability to work under pressure, be flexible and have appropriate initiative are essential to this role
Benefits
* Salary packaging
* Employee Assistance Program
* Social Club
* Diverse clinical role to extend your current experience/exposure within dietetics
Application Requirements
* Cover letter outlining suitability for the role (maximum 1 page)
* Statement (maximum 3 pages) addressing Leadership Capabilities & Job Requirement Criteria
* Current resume detailing previous experience and the names and telephone numbers of two (2) relevant referees
To obtain a copy of the position description, please reach out to the HR team at 8*** or *******@cghs.com.au
Not sure if this is for you?? Give us a call and have a chat: Andie (Department Head Dietetics) 8*** Monday to Friday or send anemail to ***************@cghs.com.au
All appointments are made subject to the candidate providing a current satisfactory National Police Certificate and obtaining a Working with Children Check.
At CGH we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive. We value inclusion and diversity and encourage applicants from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
Shortlisting
Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced.
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