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Nutrition Assistant
Redcliffe
Permanent full-time opportunity to work within a multidisciplinary Nutrition & Food Services team to support the delivery of safe, high quality nutritional care to hospital patients by assisting with menu selection, meal provision, nutrition screening, basic dietary information and related food service activities, under established procedures and the direction of dietitians.
Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Allied Health/Clinical Support |
| Classification | CA3 |
| Workplace Location | Brisbane - North |
| Job ad reference | QLD/RD681930 |
| Closing date | 14-May-2026 |
| Job duration | Permanent Full-Time Opportunity |
| Contact person | Alyce Nissen |
| Contact details | (07) 3049 6880 Access the National Relay Service |
About the role
Permanent full-time opportunity to support dietitians and food services staff in optimising patient nutrition through assisting with menu selection, monitoring food and fluid intake, providing basic dietary information, overseeing meal accuracy and distribution, undertaking nutrition screening, and contributing to quality improvement activities across inpatient and outpatient settings in accordance with established guidelines and procedures.
About you
Our ideal candidate will be someone who can carry out the following key accountabilities in accordance with the Metro North Health's values:
- Develop a competent ability to follow procedures and undertake routine tasks such as collecting menu choices from patients/carers while guiding appropriate selections that are safe and optimise their nutritional intake while in hospital, overseeing accuracy and distribution of meals, delivery of mid-meals, monitoring patient's food and fluid intake as well as conducting nutrition screening of patients on the wards.
- Work cooperatively and effectively within a team environment, as well as with patients/clients, including providing basic dietary information.
- Ensure appropriate nutrition support is provided to patients by liaising with nursing, dietitians and other allied health staff as well as food service staff on patient matters relating to diet requirements and changes to diets.
- Possess appropriate computer skills for data entry into the electronic Patient Meal management system and for use of ieMR for documentation of clinical care.
Benefits when working for us
- Rewarding career and development opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas
- Value driven organisation which provides a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance
- Flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases
- Benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of up to 12.75% and access to salary packaging
Metro North Health offers a dynamic and progressive environment at the forefront of healthcare, research, and education. With a strong commitment to inclusion, flexibility, and professional development, we provide meaningful opportunities in a workplace that puts people first. You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Metro North here: https://metronorth.health.qld.gov.au/careers
Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged and welcomed.
Find out about the role in more detail and how to apply in the attached Role Description.
APPLICATIONS RECEIVED VIA THIRD PARTIES (RECRUITMENT AGENCIES ETC.) WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
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