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
- 6 Months Appointment
- 80 Hours Per Fortnight +ADO
- Salary range between $64K- $92K
This is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated Grade 1 dietitian to be based in this fixed-term position (~6 months) within Nutrition and Speech Pathology Department of this specialist cancer centre.
We are seeking dietitians with some acute clinical experience in oncology (minimum of 12 months not including student placements), who are passionate about working in oncology, have demonstrated leadership skills, are hardworking, adaptable and have excellent interpersonal, organisational and communication skills. A structured and supportive supervision model is provided in addition to opportunities for professional development.
The successful applicants will provide evidence based specialised nutrition and dietetic services to inpatients and ambulatory patients in a multidisciplinary care setting at the Peter Mac Melbourne campus (and potentially support for Moorabbin and / or Box Hill campuses). This position is not linked with a specific clinical workload, however the successful applicant will work in / across major tumour streams, including head and neck, gastrointestinal and / or haematology, as negotiated within the department. This includes seeing patients across the entire trajectory including patients from all tumour streams and undergoing all types of cancer treatment. Support will be given to be involved in quality improvement, service development, education and research as negotiated within the department.
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 Manager : Jenelle Loeliger / Belinda Steer
Contact Number : +61 3 8559 5161
Email : [email protected]; [email protected]
Applications Close : 11 : 59PM Tuesday 29 April 2025
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 membersFood Services dietitianSupport Services manager, head chef and Food Services Department membersMultidisciplinary patient care teamsAllied Health DepartmentsExternal
Effective working relationships with all parties involved with / impact upon patient care whether they are hospital, industry or community basedMaintaining links with appropriate professional bodiesEducation
Skills
Membership of Dietitians Australia (DA) and current Provisional or Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD) statusProven ability to build effective relationships in a multidisciplinary settingProven ability to negotiate for effective patient outcomes with staff at all levelsFlexible and patient focused approach to clinical workloadProven commitment to own professional developmentHigh level word processing and computer skillsExperience working in a multidisciplinary oncology settingInterest and experience in quality improvement activitiesCertifications, 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 responsibilitiesAssessment, intervention and multidisciplinary liaison relating to assigned inpatients within 24 hours of issue identificationEffective communication with Food Services Department according to relevant deadlines for inpatient meals, supplement and enteral nutrition delivery / serviceEffective management of ambulatory patients within assigned workload according to Department guidelines100% completion of all patient related documentation and statistics according to Department / organisation guidelinesEffective representation at designated team and ward meetingsAppropriate patient review, follow-up and communication as per Department guidelines / care pathwaysEffective, timely and appropriate handover of ongoing issues within the Nutrition team and / or to other staff or healthcare providerEffective participation in patient management of the Home Enteral Nutrition (HEN) Program2.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 Team100% 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 appropriateContributes to the development and implementation of lectures / workshops / inservices for the profession of dietetics and Peter Mac, in consultation with Head of DepartmentParticipates in the development and review of relevant education resources, both internally and externally as appropriateAssists with and participates in education to students, work experience students and / or other health professionals as appropriate3.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 activitiesContributes to the development and review of relevant policies, procedures and clinical guidelines where appropriateActs 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 patients4.Research and projects
Participation in approved research activities and projects within the Department and organisationDevelop, 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 TeamContribute to raising the profile and position of the Nutrition Department as a leader in oncology nutrition 5.AdministrationActive participation in Department based activitiesPerforms other duties appropriate to the position and classification100% participation in all department based meetings, planning activities (including strategic planning and business / operational planning) and continuing education programsParticipation in weekend on-call rostersParticipation and rotation to campuses as agreedMaintain all patient confidentiality as per Peter Mac policies and proceduresCompletion of agreed non-clinical activities as directed / in consultation with Head of Department / Senior Team6.Professional development
Works effectively as a member of Nutrition DepartmentDemonstrates commitment to ongoing professional developmentActs within professional and ethical standardsMaintain a high standard of knowledge and expertise in professionally relevant areas through ongoing education and professional developmentPromote and facilitate the development of nutrition assistant staff through support and supervision100% participation / adherence to Department guidelines for all professional development / competency programs including PG-SGA skills maintenance and peer reviewParticipation in Department supervision programAttends, participates and contributes to relevant seminars / conferences / special interest groups / other continuing educationKnowledge 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 reportingEffective completion and maintenance of all clinical and non-clinical activity100% completion and maintenance of patient documentation within agreed timeframes (same day for inpatients; next working day for ambulatory patients) and adherence to Department documentation guidelines100% correct completion and maintenance of daily workload statistical recordsFor 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 is a child safe organisation and has a commitment to child safety and wellbeing.
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.