Deliver high-quality, evidence-based dietetic services to youth with complex eating disorders as part of a multidisciplinary mental health team, and supervise less experienced Dietitians.

Job details

About the role

• It is the purpose of this role is to deliver high quality, evidence based dietetic services as a member of the Redcliffe-Caboolture Child and Youth Mental Health multidisciplinary mental health team to consumers with complex eating disorders, their carers and relevant stakeholders (including treating clinicians) with a focus on planning and provision of clinical care and therapeutic interventions within a recovery and rehabilitation framework.
• This position also provides clinical practice and professional supervision to less experienced Dietitians to ensure the maintenance of professional clinical standards within the service.

About you

This successful applicant will carry out the following key accountabilities in accordance with the Metro North Health's values:

• Deliver contemporary high level clinical dietetics services based on valid and reliable evidence (including development and provision of individual and group based therapeutic nutrition programs for consumers with eating disorders) within the multidisciplinary team, in accordance with prescribed professional and ethical standards, with a high degree of independence, to ensure patient focused outcomes.
• Provide evidence-based outpatient dietetic treatment for children and young people with eating disorders and their families.
• Apply high level professional judgement and decision making to resolve a complex caseload, adapting routine clinical practice based on valid and reliable clinical evidence utilising high level clinical problem-solving skills. 
• Utilise effective communication skills to work cooperatively and effectively with consumers and carers; the multidisciplinary team; other Hospital and Health Services including paediatric and medical services; government and non-government support agencies, General Practitioners, Universities and Private Practitioners to assist with the promotion and development of educational opportunities and collegial support.
• Provide clinical leadership and participate in the identification, development, implementation and evaluation of quality, service improvement and/or research activities that enhance the delivery of clinical dietetic services and eating disorder practices, procedures and protocols that support the continuum of care, improve consumer care and contribute to the development of an innovative state-wide eating disorders service.
• Provide clinical leadership and input into the development and evaluation of the treatment and management of eating disorders with community child and youth mental health service

Health Equity

It is expected that all Metro North Health staff, including the incumbent of this role as a valuable member of the Metro North workforce, contribute to the health equity agenda and meet the intent of supporting the defined six actions that specifically meet the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people within the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards (NSQHS), by actively supporting the elimination of racial discrimination and institutional racism; supporting increased access to health care; influencing the social, cultural and economic determinants of health; supporting the delivery of sustainable, culturally safe and responsive health services;  and recognise the importance of working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, communities and organisations to design, deliver, monitor and review the health and support services we provide.

Benefits when working for us

• Rewarding career and development opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas
• Value driven organisation which provides a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance
• Flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases
• Benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of up to 12.75% and access to salary packaging

Be part of a world-class, dynamic and growing health service that embraces technology and innovation, excellence in healthcare, quality teaching and cutting edge research. Metro North Health is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace for all employees. We offer unique and rewarding professional development opportunities in a safe and flexible work environment with a focus on putting our people first.

Find out about the role in more detail and how to apply in the attached Role Description.

APPLICATIONS RECEIVED VIA THIRD PARTIES (RECRUITMENT AGENCIES ETC.) WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• Application Support (PDF, 860KB)
  Application Kit
  
  Benefits for working with MN (PDF, 1.00MB)
  Application Kit
  
  MH579481 - Role Description (PDF, 437KB)
  Role Description