Dietitian Assistant: Patient Nutrition Support

West Moreton Hospital and Health Service; Ipswich City; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

West Moreton Health invites applications for a Dietitian Assistant to contribute to patient care by providing clinical support under the supervision of an Accredited Practising Dietitian. The role covers nutrition screening, meal audits, patient reviews, and discharge planning support within prescribed guidelines.

Permanent Full-time opportunity at Ipswich and Permanent Part Time opportunity at Ripley, 38 hours per fortnight, with focus on education for therapeutic diets and broad collaboration

Qualifications

• Defined range of assessments and clinical interventions under supervision and direction of a Dietitian.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively with clients and the multidisciplinary team.
• Good understanding of own scope of practice.

Responsibilities

• Implement and monitor nutritional care under supervision of an Accredited Practising Dietitian.
• Conduct nutrition screening, meal audits and patient reviews with feedback to dietitians.
• Provide education on therapeutic diets as delegated by a dietitian.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Administrative duties

Clinical support under supervision

Job description

West Moreton Health invites applications for a Dietitian Assistant to contribute to patient care by providing clinical support under the supervision of an Accredited Practising Dietitian. The role covers nutrition screening, meal audits, patient reviews, and discharge planning support within prescribed guidelines.

Permanent Full-time opportunity at Ipswich and Permanent Part Time opportunity at Ripley, 38 hours per fortnight, with focus on education for therapeutic diets and broad collaboration