Dietitian Assistant

Calvary Health Care; Newcastle; On-site; AUD 43,159 - 44,454; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Fitness Passport

Gender Neutral parental leave

Annual Leave Loading at 17.5%

Superannuation contributions at 11.5%

Novated leasing available for eligible employees

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Generous Salary packaging options

Job summary

Calvary Health Care is seeking a Dietitian Assistant to support the nutrition care team in providing effective nutrition services to inpatients. The role involves assisting dietitians with care plans and ensuring patients receive appropriate dietary support. Ideal candidates will have relevant qualifications and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Completed Certificate III in Nutrition & Dietary Practices or equivalent.
• Previous experience as a dietitian assistant or healthcare worker.
• Ability to work a rotating roster including weekends.

Responsibilities

• Assist the clinical dietitian with implementing nutrition care plans.
• Apply clinical nutrition protocols as delegated by the supervising dietitian.
• Facilitate access to food and fluids for patients on therapeutic diets.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Education

Certificate III in Nutrition & Dietary Practices

Certificate III or IV in Allied Health Assistance (Nutrition & Dietetics)

Nutrition undergraduate qualification

Job description

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• Newcastle, NSW, Australia
• Permanent
• Closing on: Jun 1 2025
  
  

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Position Description

Dietician Assistant

Nutrition and Dietetics

Calvary Mater Newcastle

• Permanent Part Time
• Salary Classification: Allied Health Assistant Level 2
• Remuneration: $31.32921 - $32.26947 per hour + superannuation + salary packaging options designed to reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay
  
  

About The Role

The Dietitian Assistant will work under the supervision of a dietitian to perform clinical and non-clinical duties. The Dietitian Assistant is responsible for supporting the nutrition care team in the provision of a safe, effective, and efficient nutrition care service to inpatients. The assistant will work closely with Dietitians and Food Services to meet the needs of patients on therapeutic diets.

Your main duties will include:

• Assist the clinical dietitian with implementation and monitoring of prescribed nutrition care plans.
• Apply clinical nutrition / therapeutic diet protocols as delegated by the supervising dietitian
• Facilitates access to food and fluids for patients on therapeutic diets
  
  

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
• Previous experience as a dietitian assistant or hospital health care worker
• Ability to work a rotating roster including weekends and public holidays
• Demonstrates knowledge to assist in the provision of nutrition support, and be committed to learning and safe delivery of nutrition care
• Demonstrates excellent communication, interpersonal and organisation skills
• Ability to work effectively with others involved in nutrition care
  
  

For further information please contact Allison Fraser, Dietician in Charge at [e-mail]

WHY JOIN US?

CMN is an Affiliated Health Organisation providing services to both public and private patients primarily from the Hunter New England area. Current employees of NSW Health can request to have various leave entitlement balances transferred to CMN on commencement. Leave types may include but not limited to Long Service Leave, Annual Leave and Sick Leave. Applicants are encouraged to discuss this with the Convenor for further information. Working at CMN gives you access to a great range of benefits:

• Fitness Passport.
• Gender Neutral parental leave
• Annual Leave Loading at 17.5 %
• Superannuation contributions at 11.5%
• ADO's each month (for full-time employees)
• Novated leasing available for eligible employees
• 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part-time employees)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
• Generous Salary packaging options that reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay!
  
  

HOW DO YOU APPLY?

• Click ‘Apply for Job’ and follow the prompts. As part of your application, you will be asked to:
• Create a profile in our Calvary People Platform (if you are not an existing user)
• Attach a current resume.
• Provide a written response to four (4) selection criteria.
• Cover letters are optional (1-2 pages max.)
  
  

Please note: Only the criteria in the application needs to be addressed, however you’ll be assessed against the full list of Essential Criteria located within the attached Position Description.

As we serve the community across Home, Virtual and Residential Aged Care, Retirement Living and Hospitals, one thing sets us apart. Care from the heart. If this sounds like you, apply for a role with Calvary today.

Please note the following:

• As part of the application process, you will be required to complete pre-employment checks which may include, but is not limited to reference checks, work rights, and criminal history check, to ensure suitability for the role.
• You will be required to provide evidence of immunisation as required for your role.

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