Nutritionist

Nutrition

• Business Mission Australia
• Date 09 September 2022
• Location Redfern,NSW
• Salary $80,000 - $95,000
• Application close date 06 October 2022

• Permanent Full Time with flexible working hours
• Location: Redfern, NSW
• Salary: $90K plus super with additional salary packaging benefits
• Make a meaningful difference to the lives of Australians in need

Life at Mission Australia
 
When you join the team at Mission Australia, you become part of a community who are determined to end homelessness and ensure people in need can thrive. United by our Christian purpose and values, we stand together with anyone who needs us, for as long as they need us. Find out more about us and our purpose.
 
Your Opportunity
 
This role will be responsible for delivering optimal dietetic and nutritional services across MA’s three aged care facilities. As a nutritionist, you will be working with the clinical team and our Head Chefs to monitor and support diet and nutritional lifestyle for our consumers to maximise their health and well-being.
 
Key Responsibilities
 

• Provide consumer focused dietary advice by conducting assessments and plans referred by the clinical team
• Evaluate treatment according to the goal achievement in collaboration with the GP, DoCs and RNs
• Monitor and report unplanned weight loss with regard to the impact of medical diagnoses and working with GPs.
• Consumer engagement to provide information of their dietary plans and also conduct regular reviews of consumers who are at high risk
• Facilitating the development and monitoring of an appropriate and effective nutritional auditing system by conducting biannual site menus reviews in consultation with the chefs
• Develop strong internal and external stakeholder partnerships and assist in case conferencing reviews

Requirements for Success
 

• Bachelors degree or Post Graduation in Dietetics or Nutrition
• Minimum 3 years of Aged Care or mental health setting experience
• Demonstrated knowledge, skills and clinical experience in Nutrition and Dietetic practice and provision of services to dietetics in an inpatient setting
• Proven effective negotiation and communication skills; both wr itten and verbal
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain effective relationships with key stakeholders
• Current Drivers Licence
• COVID-19 and Flu vaccination Proof Essential

Before starting work with us, you will need to undertake a national police history check, qualifications and referee checks, and have a clearance to work with children/vulnerable people for NSW.
 
Our culture  
 
Our innovative and inclusive culture will ensure you feel valued at Mission Australia as you help Australians in need and develop in your career.   
 
We’re committed to the safety and wellbeing of each other and the people we serve.  
 
We recognise and respect diversity. So, whoever you are, if you’re skilled and actively support our purpose and values, you would be welcome at Mission Australia.  
 

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