An exciting prospect exists for Nutrition Assistants to assist with the provision of nutrition care for inpatients of SCHHS, conducting nutrition screening, arranging appropriate nutrition in accordance with established standards, and working closely with Dietitian-Nutritionists as part of a multidisciplinary team to deliver high quality patient care.
Live, work and play on the beautiful Sunshine Coast. Join an expanding Health Service with a culture of innovation, education, training and research, with facilities across the Sunshine Coast including the University Hospital at Birtinya.
This position is part of the Allied Health Service Delivery Model (AH-SDM) which is based on an integrated, decentralised professionally led approach.
The Nutrition Assistant reports operationally and professionally to the Director Nutrition and Dietetics who delegates reporting responsibilities to the Dietitian Advanced - Food Services and works closely with Food Services team to meet nutritional needs of patients.
Key Responsibilities include:
Correctly complete meal orders for patients, providing information regarding menu items, guidance for special diets, and ensuring the menu is in accordance with dietary requirements.
Communicate effectively with patients, Nursing Staff, Dietitians, Food Service staff, Speech Pathologists and other staff as relevant to assist with improving nutritional care of patients, particularly those on special diets and/or with poor nutrition status.
Conduct nutrition screening and other activities as directed by the Dietician/s to assist with assessing and improving nutritional status of patients for example lunch time rounds, food charts and individual review of patients receiving extra items.
Why work for us?
As a Sunshine Coast Health employee, you will receive competitive remuneration and have access to: - A wellness program;
Generous superannuation;
Flexible work arrangements;
Career training and development; and
Salary packaging.