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Allied Health Assistant (Eat Walk Engage) - Nutrition and Dietetics
Mackay Base Hospital
Mackay Hospital and Health Service provides health services in a range of regional, community and rural settings. Join an expanding Health Service with a culture of collaboration, trust, respect and teamwork. Our workplace is fast paced, challenging and supportive, where every employee plays a critical role in our success.
Working for Mackay Hospital and Health Service whether in regional, rural and remote will give you unique opportunities that you won’t experience in any metropolitan hospital.
Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Part-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Allied Health/Clinical Support |
| Classification | CA3 |
| Workplace Location | Mackay region |
| Job ad reference | QLD/643107 |
| Closing date | 01-Jul-2025 |
| Job duration | Refer to Role Description |
| Contact person | Louise Moodie |
| Contact details | 07 4885 7658 Access the National Relay Service |
Role details
The Nutrition and Dietetics Department at the Mackay Base Hospital is seeking applications for an Allied Health Assistant (Eat Walk Engage) to join their team on a permanent basis.
How to apply and for mandatory requirements regarding this role, please refer to the attached Role Description.
Your opportunity
The purpose of this role is to contribute to patient care by providing clinical support tasks to increase patient nutrition, cognitive stimulation, mobility and functional independence, as delegated under the direct or indirect supervision of health professionals participating in the Eat Walk Engage (EWE) program at the Mackay Base Hospital. The EWE program is a multi-professional approach to early restorative care and prevention of delirium in older patients.
About the Team
Eat Walk Engage (EWE) is a patient-centred care program designed to prevent delirium and promote high quality acute care for older hospital inpatients. This is a state-wide geriatric inpatient initiative supported by the Healthcare Improvement Unit and an expert facilitation team at the Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital (RBWH).
About our Hospital and Health Service
Mackay Hospital and Health Service has 6 hospitals, 2 multi-purpose health services and 4 community health centres that employ more than 3,700 staff. The district covers an area of approximately 90,000km2 and provides services to patients and their families in Bowen, Cannonvale, Clermont, Collinsville, Dysart, Glenden, Mackay, Middlemount, Moranbah, Proserpine and Sarina.
Some of our great benefits on offer
- Competitive wages, salary packaging and leave entitlements
- Flexible working arrangements
- A diverse work culture
- Career development
- Professional development opportunities
- Education opportunities, Study and Research
- Paid parental leave
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Discounted Private Health Insurance
- Fitness Passport
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
Applicants are to apply online and supply the requested documentation by attaching to their online application. Applications remain current for 12 months.
Documents
Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.
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QH Information for Applicants (PDF, 939KB)
Information Package for Applicants
Role Description (PDF, 2.60MB)
Role Description
