October 25, 2024

Western Sydney Local Health District

Westmead

FULL TIME & OTHER

Dietitian Assistant

Generous leave conditions in accordance with NSW Health (State) awards
Salary Packaging: Cut taxes and Boosts take home pay
Monthly Paid Day Off, in addition to annual leave (full-time staff)

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Allied Health Assistants
Remuneration: $58,692.84 - $66,359.66 per annum
Hours Per Week: 38
Location: Westmead

To be eligible to apply for this position, you must be a current employee of NSW Health.

Persons engaged by Non-Government Organisations (NGOs) as participants of the 'Transition to Work Program’ for people with disabilities, within WSLHD, are exempt from the above clause. People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.

Where you'll be working
Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) is responsible for providing primary and secondary health care for people living in the Auburn, Blacktown, and The Hills Shire, Holroyd and Parramatta Local Government Areas (LGAs) and tertiary care to residents of the Greater Western Region. We are committed to our vision of 'better health services for the people of western Sydney and beyond'. and to the delivery of health care or related services in line with our core values of collaboration, openness, respect, and empowerment.
What you'll be doing

The Dietitian Assistant supports the Clinical Dietitian in the provision of nutrition care to hospital patients via patient nutrition risk screening, referral to clinical Dietitians of ‘at risk’ patients, provision of nutrition interventions including simple nutrition education / advice, care plan monitoring and updates.

The Dietitan Assistant also has a role in assisting patients with menu selections, and acting as a liaision between the Nutrition and Dietetics Department and food service personnel.

How to Apply
Apply online by submitting your resume and addressing the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date.

Essential Criteria:
Qualification: Nutrition Qualification including: Certificate III in Health Service Assistance (Nutrition and Dietetics) or Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance (Nutrition Stream), or relevant University nutrition qualification.
Selection Criteria:

Demonstrated understanding and application of provision of clinical support to the Clinical Dietitian.

Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of therapeutic diets.

Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the use of CBORD Diet Office program and its role in hospital nutrition provision.

Demonstrated good written and verbal communication skills.

Demonstrated ability to work within a team.

Ability to work a rotating roster including weekends and public holidays.

Requisition ID: REQ523294
Applications Close:10th November 2024

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For inquiries about the role, contact Trang Soriano on Trang.Soriano@health.nsw.gov.au

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations. For more information, please visit https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/

Westmead hospital car parking allocation model is changing. There is a waitlist for parking for new staff commencing at Westmead Hospital. This does not apply for staff with disability.

Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency