Dietitian Grade 1

Date: 4 Oct 2024

Site: VCCC (Parkville)

Location:

MELBOURNE, VIC, AU, 3000

Company: Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre

Unit: Nutrition & Speech Pathology

Division: Chief Nursing Officer

Department: Allied Health

Enterprise Agreement: Medical Scientists, Pharmacists and Psychologists

Nutrition & Speech Pathology

At Peter Mac we aim to continuously improve cancer care, research and education across all cancers and for all people affected by cancer: changing lives, breaking new ground. Everything we do is underpinned by our core values, Excellence, Compassion and Innovation. Welcoming people from a wide variety of different backgrounds and experiences is critical to fostering innovation, cultivating compassion, attracting and retaining top talent and providing the best possible cancer care for our patients.

YOUR ROLE IN OUR FUTURE

Fixed Term Full Time Role.

Are you a 2024 graduate? Do you want to work with cancer patients? A 12 month fixed term opportunity for a new grad in 2024 @ Australia's public cancer centre might be the role for you.
This is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated new graduate dietitian (degree completed in 2024) to be based in this 12 month, full-time (80hr fortnight with ADO) new graduate dietitian position within the Nutrition & Speech Pathology Department of this specialist cancer centre.
The successful applicant will provide clinical nutrition/dietetic services to inpatients and ambulatory patients in a multidisciplinary care setting at our main Melbourne campus. This position is not linked with a specific clinical workload however the successful applicant will work in/across all tumour streams within the 12 month period and have exposure to multiple clinical oncology areas.
A structured and supportive supervision model is provided in addition to opportunities for accessing mentoring and professional development. Some involvement in department quality, education/training, projects and research in line with Department goals is expected. We are seeking a hardworking new graduate dietitian who is passionate about working in oncology, is adaptable with excellent interpersonal, organisational and communication skills.
The position is planned for commencement in January 2025 (possibility of earlier), and DA membership and APD (provisional) status is required for this position. Please note that applicants due to complete their degree in 2024 pending final results/successful completion via their University are eligible to apply if confirmation of successful completion is anticipated before the end of 2024.A cover letter and CV is essential for application with the option of addressing the PD's skills section concisely in the letter or addressing separately (no more than 2 pages).

Please note that interviews will be tentatively scheduled for the week of 25 Nov 2024.

Applicants to this role should provide a covering letter outlining relative key skills and experience to assist us with our assessment.

For further information about this opportunity, click Apply to be redirected to the Peter Mac Careers page where you can review the position summary.

Alternatively, please contact us using the information below for a confidential discussion.

Hiring Staff Member: Jane Stewart (Clinical Lead Dietitian)
Contact Number: 03 8559 5221
Email: Jane.Stewart@petermac.org

Applications Close: 11:59PM Sunday 27th October 2024
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Position Summary

To provide a comprehensive nutrition and dietetic service to inpatients and ambulatory patients with a range of cancer diagnoses, with the support and supervision of an experienced dietitian as required, consistent with the goals of the Department. This role may also include involvement in Department quality, education/training, projects and research as directed by Head of Department/Senior Clinicians.

Enterprise Agreement

Medical Scientists, Pharmacists and Psychologists (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2021-2025

Classification or Salary Range

Grade 1

Immunisation Risk Category

Immunisation Category A

Key Relationships

Internal	All Nutrition and Speech Pathology Department members Food Services dietitian Support Services manager, head chef and Food Services Department members Multidisciplinary patient care teams Allied Health Departments
External	Effective working relationships with all parties involved with/impact upon patient care whether they are hospital, industry or community based Maintaining links with appropriate professional bodies

Education

Skills

Membership of Dietitians Australia (DA) and current Provisional or Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD) status
Proven ability to build effective relationships in a multidisciplinary setting
Proven ability to negotiate for effective patient outcomes with staff at all levels
Flexible and patient focused approach to clinical workload
Proven commitment to own professional development
High level word processing and computer skills
Experience working in a multidisciplinary oncology setting
Interest and experience in quality improvement activities

Certifications, Licenses & Registrations

Membership of Dietitians Australia (DA) and current Provisional or Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD) status

Key Accountabilities

Key Accountabilities	Demonstrated by / Key Performance Indicators
1.Clinical/patient care Effective function as a clinical dietitian High level communication and interpersonal skills Ability to consult, liaise and negotiate with patients, carers, family members, members of the wider community and other professions	90% (approximately) of time spent in patient care/clinical responsibilities Assessment, intervention and multidisciplinary liaison relating to assigned inpatients within 24 hours of issue identification Effective communication with Food Services Department according to relevant deadlines for inpatient meals, supplement and enteral nutrition delivery/service Effective management of ambulatory patients within assigned workload according to Department guidelines 100% completion of all patient related documentation and statistics according to Department/organisation guidelines Effective representation at designated team and ward meetings Appropriate patient review, follow-up and communication as per Department guidelines/care pathways Effective, timely and appropriate handover of ongoing issues within the Nutrition team and/or to other staff or healthcare provider Effective participation in patient management of the Home Enteral Nutrition (HEN) Program
2.Teaching and education Participates in relevant education/training appropriate to workload and position Contributes to training and supervision of students/other staff as appropriate	Assists with and participates in dietetic student placements as directed by Head of Department/Senior Team 100% participation in all department based continuing education programs (including critical appraisal, continuing education/clinical case conferences) Attends, participates and contributes to relevant seminars/conferences/special interest groups/other continuing education as appropriate Contributes to the development and implementation of lectures/workshops/inservices for the profession of dietetics and Peter Mac, in consultation with Head of Department Participates in the development and review of relevant education resources, both internally and externally as appropriate Assists with and participates in education to students, work experience students and/or other health professionals as appropriate
3.Quality improvement activities and service development Participation in development and reporting of agreed quality activities	Participates and contributes to the Department quality improvement program including audits and KPIs (including contribution to 1 quality process/project per year, pro-rata based on EFT) Liaises with Head of Department/Senior Team to identify areas of potential improvement, develop processes to measure/improve systems and activities as agreed and promote best practice activities Contributes to the development and review of relevant policies, procedures and clinical guidelines where appropriate Acts as an advocate for development of nutrition services within tumour streams.

Key Accountabilities (Contd..)

Assists in the planning, evaluation and development of clinical service delivery	Maintains and develops relationship with relevant Services and Departments eg. Food Services, Allied Health departments, Clinical Services and Pharmacy to provide safe and appropriate care for patients
4.Research and projects •Participation in approved research activities and projects within the Department and organisation	•Develop, promote and contribute to evidence/best practice activities and research that lead to improved health/nutritional outcomes for patients in consultation with Head of Department/Senior Team •Contribute to raising the profile and position of the Nutrition Department as a leader in oncology nutrition
5.Administration •Active participation in Department based activities •Performs other duties appropriate to the position and classification	•100% participation in all department based meetings, planning activities (including strategic planning and business/operational planning) and continuing education programs •Participation in weekend on-call rosters •Participation and rotation to campuses as agreed •Maintain all patient confidentiality as per Peter Mac policies and procedures •Completion of agreed non-clinical activities as directed/in consultation with Head of Department/Senior Team
6.Professional development •Works effectively as a member of Nutrition Department •Demonstrates commitment to ongoing professional development •Acts within professional and ethical standards	•Maintain a high standard of knowledge and expertise in professionally relevant areas through ongoing education and professional development •Promote and facilitate the development of nutrition assistant staff through support and supervision •100% participation/adherence to Department guidelines for all professional development/competency programs including PG-SGA skills maintenance and peer review •Participation in Department supervision program •Attends, participates and contributes to relevant seminars/conferences/special interest groups/other continuing education •Knowledge and application of the principles outlined in relevant professional and organisational policies and acts (including DA Code of Professional Conduct, Code of Ethics and the organisation’s Code of Conduct)
7.Information management and reporting •Effective completion and maintenance of all clinical and non-clinical activity	•100% completion and maintenance of patient documentation within agreed timeframes (same day for inpatients; next working day for ambulatory patients) and adherence to Department documentation guidelines •100% correct completion and maintenance of daily workload statistical records

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For further information about this opportunity, click Apply to be redirected to the Peter Mac Careers page where you can review the position profile. Alternatively, please contact us for a confidential discussion.

Peter Mac requires its staff to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Please contact us if you would like to discuss this requirement.

WHY WORK FOR PETER MAC

Peter Mac offer a range of benefits which support our people both personally and professionally.
Our staff benefits include award winning facilities, professional development and events, a health and wellbeing program, flexible work practices and policies and financial benefits such as salary packaging.
We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, all members of the LGBTQI community and people with a disability.