AddressJob details
Position status Fixed Term Temporary Position type Full-time Occupational group Health - Allied Health/Clinical Support Classification CA3 Workplace Location Townsville region Job ad reference QLD/TV553082 Closing date 07-Apr-2024 Yearly salary Fortnightly salary Total remuneration Salary Other Job duration 17.06.2024 up to 13.09.2024 Contact person Jane Cairney Contact details 07 4433 2950
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The Townsville Hospital and Health Service vision is world-class healthcare for northern Queensland.
Our purpose is `great care every day'.
Are you someone who is passionate, committed and dedicated to your profession?
About your opportunity
Fixed Term Temporary full time position / From 17.06.2024 up to 13.09.2024
To assist in the provision of optimal nutrition care for patients at the Townsville University Hospital by supporting dietetic staff within the Department of Nutrition and Dietetics.
The Department of Dietetics and Nutrition is responsible for providing a comprehensive dietetic service to patients of the Townsville University Hospital and the remaining Townsville Hospital and Health Service including Palm Island, North Ward renal satellite unit and surrounding areas of North Queensland (via outreach renal services). An outreach service is also supplied to Charters Towers including The Charters Towers Hospital, Eventide Nursing Home and Charters Towers Rehabilitation Unit.
The department consists of 22.5 full-time equivalent (FTE) dietitians as outlined under the Organisational structure and is supported by 2 FTE Nutrition Assistants. There is also professional leadership across the (HHS) to all dietetic services to support service delivery, service development and appropriate standards of professional care.
Generous remuneration package value up to $6,644 p.m. comprising:
- Salary range of $2548.10 to $2678.70 p.f. (CA3)
- Annual leave with 17.5% loading
- 12.75% 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.
Requirements
- While not mandatory, a Certificate 3 Health Assistant (Nutrition and Dietetics Support) or Certificate IV Allied Health Assistant would be well regarded.
- This is a Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) risk role: Hepatitis 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?
Living in Townsville; a vibrant, dynamic city and the largest regional centre in northern Australia allows easy access to The Strand and Magnetic Island.
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
Documents
Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.
- CA3 Nutritian Assistant AH 30490140.doc (Word, 367KB)
Role Description
Info Sheet_Document Preparation-new candidates-6.10.23 (PDF, 69KB)
Information Package for Applicants
QH Applicant Information Kit (PDF, 953KB)
Application Kit
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