Queensland Health (Organisation site)
Food Services, Facilities, Integrated Support Services, Townsville University Hospital
Townsville Hospital and Health Service are seeking a Diet Assistant to join the team in Food Services. This position is on a permanent part-time basis 52 hours per fortnight. This role is located in the Facilities, Infrastructure and Support Services. Townsville University Hospital, located adjacent to one of Queensland's leading tertiary institutions, James Cook University, is the largest tertiary hospital in northern Australia, providing specialist referral services for 700,000 people living from Mackay, to the Torres Strait, to the Northern Territory border.
We are planning and innovating for the future, advancing healthcare through impactful research, training tomorrow's health sector workforce. The Townsville Hospital and Health Service vision is world-class healthcare for northern Queensland.
Our purpose is `great care every day'. About your opportunity The Diet Assistant works closely with the staff from the Nutrition and Dietetics Department to deliver high quality patient care.
The Food Services Department Diet Assistant supports the provision of nutritional care for patients at the Townsville Hospital through duties related to the menu selection and completion and the monitoring of nutrition in accordance with prescribed guidelines and established procedures.
Salary range of $34.53 to $36.30 p.h. (CA3)Annual leave with leave loading12.75% employer contribution to superannuation.Other employment benefits may include: professional development, salary sacrificing options, shift and locality allowances, employee wellness and assistance programs, and access to corporate discounts.
The successful candidate will be someone who has proven ability and can demonstrate the following A sound knowledge of nutrition, diet-disease relationships and hospital food service, with an ability to apply and improve this knowledge.High level communication skills to interact effectively with patients, Dietitians, Food Service and other staff in the hospital environment.Ability to understand and respond to patient needs.Ability to contribute to quality improvement activities, supported by Dietetics.Requirements While not mandatory, a Certificate III Health Assistant (Nutrition and Dietetic Support) or Certificate IV Allied Health Assistant would be well regarded.This is a Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) risk role: Hepatitis A/B, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, and Pertussis.Probation period may apply.Pre-employment checks will be conducted.Please refer to the Role Description for further details. Why make the change? Townsville is one of the main gateways to the Great Barrier Reef, with the natural wonders of Magnetic Island a short boat ride away.
The coastal hub of Townsville is an ideal base for exploring the Great Barrier Reef. Townsville is a dynamic neighbourhood with access to a variety of top-notch educational facilities, cutting-edge medical facilities, affordable housing, distinctive retail stores, great events, and a wide range of recreation opportunities.
Interested?
Contact: Catherine Wright on 07 4433 3107
Apply ONLINE by: Thursday, 21 November 2024.
Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted. Further informationWe are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
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