Sessional Dietician at Life Healthcare Johannesburg
Life Healthcare Group · Johannesburg, Gauteng
Overview
Life Healthcare is looking for a qualified Dietician to join their team in Johannesburg on a sessional basis. This is a great opportunity for a registered dietitian who wants flexible work in a leading private hospital group. You will provide nutritional care to patients in a supportive medical environment. If you have a passion for helping people through proper nutrition and want to work with one of South Africa's largest healthcare providers, this role could be for you.
About the role
As a Sessional Dietician at Life Healthcare Group in Johannesburg, you will play a key role in providing quality nutritional care to patients. This is a sessional position, meaning you will work on a flexible schedule as needed by the hospital.
What you can expect to do:
- Assess the nutritional needs of patients and develop appropriate dietary plans
- Provide dietary counselling and education to patients and their families
- Work closely with doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to support patient care
- Monitor patient progress and adjust nutritional plans as needed
- Keep accurate patient records and documentation
- Stay up to date with best practices in clinical nutrition
This role is ideal for a registered dietitian who enjoys working in a hospital setting and wants the flexibility of sessional work with a reputable healthcare group.
Requirements
- Qualified Dietician with relevant tertiary qualification
- Registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA)
- Experience in a clinical or hospital setting will be beneficial
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work with a multidisciplinary team
- Compassionate and patient focused approach
Responsibilities
- Conduct nutritional assessments for patients
- Develop and implement individualised dietary plans
- Provide nutrition education and counselling to patients and families
- Collaborate with medical and nursing staff on patient care plans
- Monitor and evaluate patient responses to nutritional interventions
- Maintain accurate and up to date patient records
- Adhere to hospital policies and professional standards
Job details
- Organisation
- Life Healthcare Group
- Location
- Johannesburg, Gauteng
- Job type
- Part time
- Experience level
- Mid
- Education
- Bachelor
- Category
- Healthcare & Nursing
- Application Method
- Apply online
Success Guide
Hi there! If you are a registered dietitian looking for flexible work in Johannesburg, this sessional role at Life Healthcare could be a great fit. Make sure your CV highlights your HPCSA registration and any hospital or clinical experience you have. Even if you are early in your career, showing that you can work well in a team and communicate clearly with patients will go a long way.
During an interview, they may ask how you handle difficult patients or how you stay updated with the latest nutrition research. Be ready to share examples of how you have helped patients improve their health through diet. Also, since this is sessional work, be clear about your availability. Good luck!
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