Dietitian (First Nations Graduate)

Queensland Health; Sunshine Coast Regional; On-site; AUD 84,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness program

Career training and development

Salary packaging

Job summary

Sunshine Coast Hospital and Health Service in southeast Queensland is inviting applications for a Dietitian (First Nations Graduate) to join our Nutrition and Dietetics team.

You will provide dietetic clinical services, maintain patient records, contribute to quality and service improvement, and participate in pathways program and professional development. We support cultural safety and better health outcomes for mob, with competitive remuneration and flexible working arrangements.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate competent knowledge of dietetic clinical services and evidence-based practice.
• Maintain accurate documentation and patient records.
• Participate in quality/service improvement activities.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate competent knowledge, expertise and skill in the provision of Dietitian clinical services commensurate with level of experience in accordance with prescribed professional and ethical standards, existing evidence-based practice and established clinical protocols. For complex or novel cases, you will seek direction from clinical seniors as appropriate.
• Maintain appropriate documentation and patient records in line with Departmental, Unit and Health Service procedures, and contribute to the maintenance of accurate and timely information systems (statistics collection, quality data). Ensure that time spent across clinical and non-clinical work is in keeping with assigned requirements.
• Participate in quality and service improvement activities to continually improve patient/client care, including the development of clinical practices, procedures and protocols within the work environment.
• Commit to ongoing professional, service and individual development through participation in activities including professional supervision, participation in new graduate training programs, cultural mentoring and completion of professional development and learning tasks under the pathways program.
• Contribute to the objectives of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Workforce Strategic Framework 2016-2026 by delivering culturally safe and responsive care, building strong connections with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and communities, and supporting better health outcomes for mob.

Job description

Develop your career with Sunshine Coast Health in southeast Queensland which extends through the coastal and hinterland areas from Caloundra in the south and Gympie in the north.

Jobs for Mob!

We're excited to welcome a Dietitian (First Nations Graduate) to our Nutrition and Dietetics team with the Sunshine Coast Hospital and Health Service.

Sunshine Coast Hospital and Health Service is a values-based organisation. We are committed to the maintenance of a culture in which we treat our colleagues with respect as we do our patients, consumers and the community. We respect, protect and promote human rights in our decision-making and actions.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Demonstrate competent knowledge, expertise and skill in the provision of Dietitian clinical services commensurate with level of experience in accordance with prescribed professional and ethical standards, existing evidence-based practice and established clinical protocols. For complex or novel cases, you will seek direction from clinical seniors as appropriate.
• Maintain appropriate documentation and patient records in line with Departmental, Unit and Health Service procedures, and contribute to the maintenance of accurate and timely information systems (statistics collection, quality data). Ensure that time spent across clinical and non-clinical work is in keeping with assigned requirements.
• Participate in quality and service improvement activities to continually improve patient/client care, including the development of clinical practices, procedures and protocols within the work environment.
• Commit to ongoing professional, service and individual development through participation in activities including professional supervision, participation in new graduate training programs, cultural mentoring and completion of professional development and learning tasks under the pathways program
• Contribute to the objectives of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Workforce Strategic Framework 2016-2026 by delivering culturally safe and responsive care, building strong connections with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and communities, and supporting better health outcomes for mob.

Remuneration value up to $137,760 p.a., comprising salary between $83,824- $120,740 p.a., employer contribution to superannuation (up to 12.75%) and annual leave loading (17.5%) (HP3).

Why work for us? We offer rewarding career opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas across our health service and pride ourselves on providing a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance. As a Queensland Health employee, you will benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of up to 12.75%, access to salary packaging, flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases. We are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace for our people and our community. We encourage people of all genders, races, ages and abilities to apply for roles within our Health Service.
You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Sunshine Coast here: https://www.health.qld.gov.au/sunshinecoast/careers

As a Sunshine Coast Health employee, you will receive competitive remuneration and have access to:

• A wellness program;
• Career training and development; and
• Salary packaging.

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