Nutrition Assistant (Sub Acute) , Queensland Health

Townsville Hospital and 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.

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.

Job 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/TV476571
Closing date 29-Mar-2023
Yearly salary
Fortnightly salary
Total remuneration
Salary Other
Job duration 24/04/23 up to 12/11/23
Contact person Sandra Phillips
Contact details 07 4433 5222
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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, commencing 24/04/23 up to 12/11/23.

To assist in the provision of optimal nutritional care for patients within the Sub Acute Unit at the Townsville University Hospital by arranging appropriate nutrition in accordance with established dietary standards.

Generous remuneration package value up to $6943 p.m. comprising:

• Salary range of $30.99 to $32.58 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

• It is a mandatory requirement to be and to remain vaccinated against COVID-19.
• Whilst not mandatory, a Certificate 3 Health Assistant (Nutrition and Dietetics Support) or Certificate IV Allied Health Assistant would be well regarded.
• Appointment to this position requires proof of qualification and registration or membership (if applicable) with the appropriate registration authority or association.
• The Sub-Acute Care Unit in the future may provide services across a seven-day period. The successful candidate to this position may be required to participate in seven-day rostering system.
• This is a Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) risk role: Hepatitis B, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, and Pertussis.
• 6 month probation period may apply.
• Pre-employment checks will be conducted.

Please refer to the Role Description for further details.

Why make the change?

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Further information

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Role Description