Grade 1 Graduate Dietitian - Melbourne, Australia - Monash Health

Monash Health

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Melbourne, Australia

3 weeks ago

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Olivia Brown

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Description

Location:
Melbourne | Southern Metropolitan

Job type:
Full time

Organisation:
Monash Health

Salary:
Salary not specified

Occupation:
Health and Allied Health, Nursing

Reference: 60187

Monash Health's Mental Health Program is excited to announce a graduate Dietitian position commencing July 2023.

About our Mental Health Graduate Program at Monash Health:

Monash Health is the largest public health service in Victoria, employing more than 20,000 people who work across 40 locations delivering healthcare services through our five hospitals and our extensive network of rehabilitation, aged care, community health and mental health facilities.

The?
Mental Health Program serves consumers their carers and families?across the South Eastern metropolitan region with bed-based, community and rehabilitation programs.

About The Role:

The positions are full-time for 12 months and incorporate two rotations to build your skills in delivering dietetic services in mental health.?Graduates will have opportunity to learn in child, youth, adult and?aged?settings.

An established training package will support graduates' learning progression and skills will be further developed through supervision, mentorship and a?dedicated Dietetic Clinical Educator.

_ What the Program Offers:
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12month Graduate position with 6 monthly rotations (in area of 'Aged', 'Adult', 'Child and Youth' Mental Health in both community and inpatient settings).?
One full day of protected learning time a week, comprising of a combination of selfdirected learning and facilitated learning activities.
Multiple supervision spaces, including 1:1 clinical supervision, peer group supervision and multidisciplinary group supervision.
Mentoring/buddy support.?
Professional Development led by Monash Health Allied Health Educators, with links to organisations and resources including Centre for Mental Health Learning (CMHL), MHPOD and other additional opportunities relevant to your interests and needs.
Opportunity for discovery days at different programs to explore area of interest for your ongoing carer
Supported transition to your next role following the completion of your Graduate program.

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_ Program commencement is July 2023__._

About You:

You have an authentic desire to improve the lives of people with mental health difficulties. You are an early career Dietitian with less than two years professional experience.

?You are a keen and curious learner, truly passionate about delivering a high standard of evidence based?care to all consumers, carers and families.

You are a team player who seeks opportunities to collaborate and learn from consumers, carers and families, the lived experience and clinical workforce.

You seek a career?with meaning and purpose and to grow as a health professional.

What You Need:

An approved undergraduate degree in Nutrition and Dietetics from a Dietetics Australia (DA) accredited course or an approved Bachelor of Science Degree (or equivalent qualification) followed by a postgraduate degree in Nutrition and Dietetics from a DA accredited course or The DSR dietetics examination for overseas trained dietitians, administered by DA.
Eligible for membership of DA and Accredited practicing Dietitian (APD) status
Australian working rights
Genuine interest in beginning and develop your Dietetic career in mental health care
Enthusiastic, compassionate and?collaborative
Dedicated to safe best practice?and quality care
Committed to delivering patient centred and family centred care??

Please refer to the attached position description for more information about this position.

Monash Health is a great place to work
Monash Health employees enjoy a range of benefits including:

Salary packaging options that increase your take-home pay
Comprehensive Health and Wellbeing program
Free flu vaccinations
Private health insurance at discounted rates
Health imaging services

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We recognise the value of equal employment opportunity and is committed to patient safety and promoting fairness, equity and diversity in the workplace.

At Monash Health we are relentless in our pursuit of excellence and work to our six guiding principles and ICare values.

How to Apply:

Please note:
Applications will be screened upon receipt and selection activity may commence prior to the closing date.