Dietitian Assistant

Calvary Mater Newcastle

• Permanent part time role
• Salary Classification: Allied Health Assistant Level 2 (year 1-3) /  Level 3 (year 1-3)
• Remuneration: $32.58 - $36.02 per hour + superannuation + annual leave loading + salary packaging options

The Dietitian Assistant will be a key member of the Nutrition and Dietetics Department at the Calvary Nater Newcastle. The Dietitian Assistant will work closely with Dietitians and Food Services to meet the needs of patients requiring therapeutic diet support. The Dietitian Assistant will work a 0.5FTE rotating roster which includes weekends and public holidays.

Your main duties will include:

• Assisting the clinical dietitian with implementation and monitoring of prescribed nutrition care plans.
• Applying clinical nutrition  / therapeutic diet protocols as delegated by the supervising dietitian
• Facilitating access to food and fluids for patients on therapeutic diets and communicating with relevant health service personnel to ensure patients are provided the correct diet

About Calvary Mater Newcastle:

We are an Affiliated Health Organisation providing services to both public and private patients primarily from the Hunter New England area. Our health services and clinics include Oncology, Coronary Care and Cardiology, Surgery, Intensive Care, General Medicine, Research and 24/7 Emergency Care.

We are a world class leader in research in oncology, toxicology, psychiatry and palliative care research.  Our researchers work in partnership with our nurses, clinicians and patients, as well as universities, affiliated organisations and charities, both locally and globally.

We work together to be a source of healing, hope and nurturing to the people and communities we serve.  As we work, our values are visible in how we act and treat each other.  We care for our people by providing a safe, equitable, inclusive and welcoming work environment that respects each individual and their contribution to our purpose of ‘Being for Others’.

In addition to an enriching work environment, our staff benefit from:

• On-site parking
• Up to $15,900 in salary packaging options plus extra savings with meal entertainment packaging and novated car leasing
• Fitness Passport and Employee Assistance Program
• Leave entitlement balances transfer for NSW Health employees
• Gender neutral parental leave

ABOUT YOU:

• Have completed  Certificate III in Nutrition & Dietary Practices or equivalent qualification OR has a Certificate III or IV in Allied Health Assistance (Nutrition & Dietetics) OR has a nutrition undergraduate qualification
• Ability to work a rotating roster including weekends and public holidays
• Demonstrated knowledge to assist in the provision of nutrition support, and be committed to learning and safe delivery of nutrition care
• Demonstrated excellent communication, interpersonal and organisation skills and attention to detail
• Previous experience as a dietitian assistant or hospital health care worker

For further information please contact Allison Fraser, Nutrition and Dietetics Manager on 02 4014 4771 or via email Allison.Fraser@health.nsw.gov.au

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 This role requires the successful applicant to:

• Have unlimited working rights in Australia
• Successfully complete pre-employment checks including reference checks, work rights, criminal history check and WWCC checks to ensure suitability for the role.
• Provide evidence of immunisation as required for the role.