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Peninsula Health
Reference Number 22250
Position Title Dietitian - Transition Care Program and Frankston Community Rehabilitation
Employment Status Limited Term Full Time
Location All Sites
Advertisement text • Varied work across two departments; Transition Care Program (TCP) and Frankston Community Rehabilitation Program (FCRP)!
• Supportive and dynamic team environment
• Salary packaging benefits


1.0EFT (40 hours p/f – 3 days TCP and 2 days FCRP)
Limited Term Position (12 months)

Position Summary
Peninsula health currently has an opportunity for an experienced Grade 2 Dietitian to work across both the Community Rehabilitation Program (CRP), and the Transition Care Program (TCP). The Dietitian will work within dynamic multidisciplinary teams, providing excellent assessment, management plans and discharge planning – with the emphasis on achieving optimal outcomes for the clients – all related to the client specific goals.

Key Responsibilities
• Provide quality, safe and cost effective Dietetic services as part of a multidisciplinary team, within a Centre/Facility based and Home/Community based models of care.
• Build and expand professional skill levels to ensure that clients receive the best possible service reflecting up to date evidence based practice.
• Work closely with all CRP/TCP team members.
• Provide clinical supervision and leadership to Grade 1 staff, allied health assistants and students if required.
• Demonstrate positive workplace behaviors and relationships at all times.

Essential Criteria
• Current Victorian Driver’s license
• Current Accredited Practising Dietitian
• Ability to competently perform high quality Dietetic assessment, treatment and patient management, including thorough and appropriate discharge planning
• Demonstrate a high level of experience and competence in rehabilitation and aged care
• Demonstrated experience in the supervision of Dietetic staff and students
• Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills
• Demonstrated ability and experience working within a multidisciplinary team
• Demonstrated commitment to continuous and innovative improvement through quality and research activities

How to Apply
To apply, please click on the APPLY NOW button to forward your current resume and cover letter for consideration

Other Information
• Ensuring the health and safety of our patients, visitors and staff is at the heart of everything we do. As part of this commitment, all new members of our team must meet the immunisation requirements of their role prior to commencement.
• Peninsula Health is committed to providing positive employment opportunities and outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and welcome employment applications from candidates of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background.
• Peninsula Health believes in the strength of a diverse and inclusive workforce where each person’s uniqueness is valued. Peninsula Health believes that by embracing the diverse life experiences and perspectives of our people, we will provide high-quality health care to all members of our community – regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, cultural background, disability, religion or sexual orientation.




Selection Criteria Desirable: Experience working within an Aged Care Setting
Desirable: Experience working within Community Rehabilitation Setting
Essential: Must hold a current Victorian Driver's License
Essential: Current Accredited Practicing Dietitian
Contact Person Paul Colosimo
Contact Number 97881803
Alternate Contact Person Matt Brailsford
Alternate Contact Number 97848676
Closing Date 29/08/2017
Position Description Dietitian PD TCP Grade 2 Aug 2017.pdf