The Diabetes Dietitian provides nutritional care to patients in the diabetes outpatient clinic and may include group education programs and inpatients.
Employment Type: Part Time Temporary until 10 August 2026 (with possibility of ongoing employment)
Remuneration: Based on experience
Hours Per Week: 8
Requisition ID: REQ581550
Dietitian Level 1: $37.03 - $43.27 per hour
Dietitian Level 2: $46.13 - $52.83 per hour
Who we are: We are a health service that touches thousands of lives across the Northern Sydney Local Health District, together as a team of like-minded people. We are passionate, driven and have the skills and knowledge to care for our patients whilst creating the best services possible. Our teams have meaningful, interesting and rewarding work everyday. We challenge and nurture each other, sharing our knowledge and experience so that we can deliver better care for everyone There’s a real sense of belonging here because we value and respect our patients, employees, and teams’ voices. You’ll feel a real privilege being a trusted caregiver in our patients, their families, their carers, and our communities’ lives.
NSLHD is proud of our diverse and inclusive workplaces, a place where health care professionals can thrive and feel they belong. We are committed to ensure that all our people feel respected and participate safely within a work environment without aggression, sexual harassment, discrimination and racism.
Where you'll be working: Hornsby Hospital
What you'll be doing: The Nutrition and Dietetics service provides a comprehensive range of nutrition services including inpatients, outpatients, ambulatory care and community consumers according to endorsed standards of practice, policy and procedure. Nutritional care involves assessment, provision of an appropriate nutrition care plan, monitoring, discharge planning, transfer of care and education for consumers, carers and families.
People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background are encouraged to apply.
Candidates will need to meet the following criteria:
- Bachelor or post graduate degree in nutrition and dietetics that provides eligibility for full membership of the Dietitians Association of Australia. Extensive post graduate clinical experience in Nutrition and Dietetics with experience in nutritional therapy for patients with type 1 & type 2 diabetes.
- Commitment to participation in professional development, quality improvement activities and workplace education.
- Demonstrate skills and knowledge in the provision of service to consumers, carers and families requiring effective interpersonal communication, networking and collaboration skills.
- Demonstrated ability to prioritise and manage workload demands, meet deadlines and complete activities (including ability to work within scope of practice and seek assistance when required).
Need more information?
For role related queries or questions contact Lisa ILIC on [email protected]
This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined in the NSW Health OASV Policy . You will be required to complete the OASV Undertaking/ Declaration Form and TB Assessment Tool during the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have.
Applications Close: 24 June 2025
