Dietitian Assistant

Contribute to the provision of high quality nutritional services to all patients/clients/stakeholders of the Gold Coast Hospital and Health Service.

The Role

An opportunity has become available for a Dietitian Assistantto join Gold Coast Health (GCH) where the focus of our 12 000-strong team is on providing world-class health care to people living in the Gold Coast, and northern New South Wales region of Australia.

You will

• Assist and support the dietitians in providing quality patient care in line with evidence based, best practice
• Implement and monitor the nutritional care of patients requiring nutrition support / receiving special diets / mid meals
• Provide education, on pre-determined nutrition areas, to patients, staff or other key stakeholders
• Liaise with food services staff and dietitians regarding the provision of special / therapeutic diets
• Regularly communicate with the dietitians and relevant clinical staff to discuss the nutritional care of patients

About you

To be successful in this position you will require:

• Certificate III Nutrition, Certificate IV (Allied Health Assistance) or education in the area of nutrition would be well regarded for this position
• Experience working within a hospital Nutrition and Food Service department highly desirable
• Blue Card
• Evidence of vaccination, or be able to be vaccinated against and remain vaccinated against - Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis and Hepatitis B
• Tuberculosis screening, to identify if the tuberculosis vaccination may be required
• Declaration of serious discipline history must be disclosed
• Criminal History Screening will be required for new employees (GCH will cover cost)

Benefits

• Flexible work options
• Career Development
• Salary Packaging
• Modern Facilities
• Diverse Work Culture
• Research Opportunities
• 12.75% super
• 17.5% leave loading

Salary

• Permanent part time (15.2 hours per fortnight)
• Base salary ranging from $33.52 - $35.24 per hour

About Us

Nutrition and Food Services department provides leadership for effective and efficient Nutrition and Hydration management in conjunction with the key stake holders. The Nutrition and Food Services department is committed to safe, effective optimal nutrition management for adult and paediatric patients as wells as education and training, credentialing and scope of clinical practice, performance management reports, evidence-based care, monitoring of variation in clinical practice and health outcomes.

About Gold Coast Health

• Nationally and internationally recognised location for innovative medical research and health care
• Annual operating budget exceeding $1.5 billion
• More than 1100 beds across three hospitals - Gold Coast University Hospital, Robina Hospital, Varsity Lakes Hospital and Robina and Southport Health Precincts
• Secondary and tertiary health services across more than 20 facilities
• Opportunity to combine professional advancement, job satisfaction and relaxation into one fulfilling lifestyle
• A workplace culture that encourages people to bring their whole selves to work so that they can perform at their best
• Committed to reflecting the diversity of the Gold Coast community and ensuring each staff member is included and feels like they belong

How to Apply

Click APPLY to submit your application by Friday, 1 March 2024

Gold Coast Health is committed to providing an accessible, inclusive work environment. Please contact the nominated person if you require any reasonable adjustments throughout this recruitment process.

Job Ad reference: GC544543

Please note: no third-party applications will be accepted.