Nutrition Assistant, Queensland Health

Our Health Service is expanding and so is our Nutrition and Food Services Team!

An exciting opportunity exists within our Nutrition Assistant team located in the purpose-built Mental Health Acute Inpatient Service, Ipswich Hospital. This position provides an integral role in supporting a consumer-focused meal delivery service. The position reports to the Dietitian Team Leader Food Services, within the Nutrition and Food Services department. The role requires a good knowledge of nutrition and therapeutic diets. Computer skills will be required for this position.

• Multiple Opportunities!

• Permanent Part Time - 40 hours per fortnight

• Permanent Part Time - 16 hours per fortnight

About the role

The Nutrition Assistant assists with the provision of nutrition care for patients by working closely with dietitians, other health care staff and food services. Nutrition Assistants work within established procedures and guidelines to perform duties related to meal and mid-meal provision including collation of information and participation in quality improvement activities.

About you

Our ideal candidate will be someone who can demonstrate the following:

• Basic knowledge of hospital food service systems and the ability to acquire knowledge in the principles of nutrition, therapeutic application, and food safety compliance requirements.
• Sound computer literacy skills, including basic knowledge of medical and nutrition terminology.
• Effective organisation skills including the ability to complete work schedules within timeframes and meet service deadlines, whilst remaining flexible to respond to changing needs.
• Sound communication and interpersonal skills to work collaboratively as a team member in a multidisciplinary health setting, including a good understanding of own scope of practice in complex work environment.
• Understands, contributes to and accurately follows quality systems and procedures.

Mandatory Requirements:

• Vaccinated against, and remain vaccinated against, certain vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) as outlined in the Health Employment Directive NO. 01/16 (PDF) ( https://www.health.qld.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0009/150120/hed-0116.pdf )

About West Moreton Health

West Moreton Health is one of the most rapidly evolving health services in the south east corner, with a community growth expected to almost double to more than 588,000 by 2036. Our vision is for a robust hospital and health service that includes fit-for-purpose spaces, interconnected buildings, multi-disciplinary health services, research, education and community partnerships.

To read more on how West Moreton Health are committed to transforming and optimising our care, to meet the health care needs of our growing and diverse community –  Follow this link ( https://www.westmoreton.health.qld.gov.au/futurefocus ) 

Benefits

• 17.5% annual leave loading (Additional allowances/entitlements may apply)
• 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
• Professional development
• Salary sacrificing options ( https://www.health.qld.gov.au/employment/conditions/salary/sacrifice )
• Wellness programs
• Employee Assistance Service (EAS).

To apply

Further information regarding this role please download and read the attached Role Description and Information Packages. You will need to submit your Cover Letter, CV or Resume including the names and contact details of two referees and a short response (maximum 1-2 pages) on how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities are relevant to the role.

Applications to remain current for a period of 12 months and may be used to fill a similar vacancy.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for all West Moreton Health vacancies.