Nutrition Assistant - Renal

Townsville Hospital & Health Service is the public healthcare provider for more than 250,000 people across a geographic area of 150,000km2, delivering a comprehensive range of services across 21 facilities, from primary care in regional locations to highly specialised care at the main hospital.

The Department of Dietetics & Nutrition,is responsible for providing a comprehensive dietetic service to patients of the Townsville University Hospital & the remaining Townsville Hospital & Health Service including Palm Island, North Ward renal satellite unit and surrounding areas of North Queensland (via outreach renal services).

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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, , 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.

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