Darling Downs Hospital and Health Service

Job ad reference:
DD1509194568
Role Title:
Status:
Dietitian
Permanent part time, 15.2 hours per fortnight
(Please note future vacancies of a permanent part time or temporary
part time nature may also be filled through this recruitment
process.)
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Hospital and Health
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Department of Nutrition and Dietetics
Ambulatory Care and Support Services
Toowoomba Hospital
Darling Downs Hospital and Health Service
Toowoomba
HP3
$30.10 - $44.25 per hour
Monday, 12 October 2015
(Applications will remain current for 12 months)
Welma Joubert
(07) 4616 6366
www.smartjobs.qld.gov.au
*Applicants must apply online to be considered for
this vacancy*
Please note: Only applications from candidates will be
accepted. Applications that may result in an agency fee
may not be considered
If you are unable to apply online, please contact
Recruitment Services on (07) 4699 8310 or
[email protected]
About the Darling Downs Hospital and Health Service
Our Vision
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To be trusted to deliver excellence in rural and regional healthcare.
Our Purpose
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Delivering quality healthcare in partnership with our communities.
Our Values
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Caring: We deliver care, we care for each other and we care about the
service we provide.
Doing the right thing: We respect the people we serve and try our best.
We treat each other respectfully and we respect the law and standards.
Openness to learning and change: We continually review practice and the
services we provide.
Being safe, effective and efficient: We will measure and own our
performance and use this information to inform ways to improve our
services. We will manage public resources effectively, efficiently and
economically.
Being open and transparent: We work for the public and we will inform
and consult with our patients, clients, staff, stakeholders and community.
Your Opportunity
The Dietitian:
 Delivers high quality clinical services and contributes to the development of clinical practices,
procedures and protocols within the Department of Nutrition and Dietetics within Toowoomba
Health Service, in accordance with professional standards and local needs.
Your Role
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Fulfil the responsibilities of this role in accordance with the Darling Downs Hospital and Health
Service values, as outlined above.
Clinical Practice:
 Deliver high level clinical services including clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment, evaluation
and education programs to a varied caseload based upon:
− Principles of evidence based practice and clinical protocols
− Use of valid outcome measures
− Legal, ethical and professional obligations
 Continually develop high quality dietetics clinical skills and be able to increasing apply these to
clinical practice by:
− Participating in professional development and in-service training
− Providing input into the development of clinical protocols
− Participating in quality improvement projects
Communication/Team Participation:
 Work cooperatively and effectively within the multi-disciplinary team and with patients / clients
using competent negotiation, consultation and interpersonal skills with a client centred
approach.
 Utilise clinical handover principles to ensure effective communication with the multidisciplinary
team by maintaining accurate and regular reports of assessment, treatment and progress.
Provide discharge summaries and written referrals/reports to outside agencies as required.
Leadership/ Work Unit Management
 Participate in identification, development and implementation of quality, service improvement
and research activities that enhance the delivery of dietetics services at the Toowoomba
Hospital.
Research, Education, Training and Evidence Based Practice
 Participate in and provide clinical education on core dietetics skills for undergraduate student
fieldwork placements with the support of senior clinical staff.
 Provide direction to nutrition assistant and support staff.
 Undertake regular clinical practice supervision, follow defined service quality standards,
occupational health and safety policies and procedures relating to the work being undertaken
in order to ensure high quality, safe services and workplaces.
 Follow defined service quality standards, work health and safety policies and procedures
relating to the work being undertaken in order to ensure high quality, safe services and
workplaces.
Mandatory Qualifications/Professional registration/Other requirements
Appointment to this position requires proof of qualification and registration or membership with the
appropriate registration authority or association. Certified copies of the required information must
be provided to the appropriate supervisor/ manager if you are the preferred candidate for
employment.
 The successful applicant must hold a tertiary degree in Nutrition and Dietetics providing
eligibility for membership of the Dietitians Association of Australia and Accredited Practicing
Dietitian (APD) status.
To find out more about the Darling Downs Hospital and Health Service, visit www.health.qld.gov.au/darlingdowns
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Maintenance of current APD status is highly desirable.
Hepatitis B Vaccination: Health Care Workers in Queensland Health whose occupation poses
a potential risk of exposure to blood or body fluids must be immunised against Hepatitis B
according to the National Health and Medical Research Council Australian Immunisation
Handbook and the Queensland Health Infection Control Guidelines.
How you will be assessed?
You will be assessed on your ability to demonstrate the following key capabilities, knowledge and
experience. Within the context of the responsibilities described above under ‘Your role’, the ideal
applicant will be someone who can demonstrate the following:
 Demonstrated clinical knowledge, expertise and skill in Nutrition and Dietetic professional
practice, commensurate with level of clinical experience.
 Demonstrated ability to participate in multidisciplinary teams under the clinical practice
supervision of more senior practitioners.
 Demonstrated ability to efficiently and effectively manage workload and contribute to quality
and clinical service improvement activities.
 Demonstrated ability or ability to rapidly acquire the skill to provide guidance to less
experienced Dietitians, students and Nutrition assistants.
Your Application
Please provide the following information to the panel to assess your suitability:
 your current CV or resume, including the names and contact details of two referees. Referees
should have a thorough knowledge of your capabilities, work performance and conduct within
the previous two years, and it is preferable to include your current/immediate/past supervisor
 A short statement (maximum 1–2 pages) on how your experience, abilities, knowledge and
personal qualities are relevant for the role, taking into account the key responsibilities and
attributes noted in the ‘How you will be assessed?’ section.
About the Darling Downs Hospital and Health Service
The Darling Downs Hospital and Health Service (DDHHS) is an independent statutory body,
established under state legislation through the provisions of the Hospitals and Health Boards Act
2011, and is governed by the Darling Downs Hospital and Health Board.
The Darling Downs Hospital and Health Service provides a comprehensive range of high-quality
acute, sub-acute, mental health, drug and alcohol, oral health, residential aged care, and
community health services. We deliver clinical services to approximately 300,000 people across 26
locations, including the major hospital in Toowoomba, regional and rural community hospitals,
residential aged care facilities, multipurpose health services and community clinic facilities.
Our services cover the Local Government Areas of the Toowoomba Regional Council, Western
Downs Regional Council, Southern Downs Regional Council, South Burnett Regional Council,
Goondiwindi Regional Council, Cherbourg Aboriginal Shire Council and part of the Banana Shire
Council (community of Taroom). This represents an area of about 90,000 square kilometres.
The Hospital and Health Service has a major teaching role, providing both undergraduate and
postgraduate clinical experience for members of the multidisciplinary healthcare team. We are the
largest employer in the Darling Downs, employing more than 4,700 people, with revenue of more
than $600 million annually.
Further information relating to the Hospital and Health Service can be found at the following web
address- http://www.health.qld.gov.au/workforus/profiles/Region_DarlingDowns.asp and at
http://www.health.qld.gov.au/darlingdowns
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Additional information
 Pre-employment screening, including criminal history and discipline history checks, may be
undertaken on persons recommended for employment. Roles providing health, counselling and
support services mainly to children will require a blue card, unless otherwise exempt.
 Hepatitis B vaccination or proof that you are not susceptible to hepatitis B is a condition of
employment for all Queensland Health staff who have direct contact with patients or who in the
course of their work may be exposed to blood/body fluids or contaminated sharps. Evidence of
vaccination or proof that you are not susceptible can be provided by a letter from a medical
officer, infection control practitioner, or vaccine service provider with details of vaccine given.
 Employees who are permanently appointed to the service may be required to undertake a
period of probation appropriate to the appointment.
 All employees with the DDHHS are required to take reasonable care for their own health and
safety this includes the completion of all necessary Work Health &Safety (WH&S) training;
working in accordance with DDHHS WH&S Policy & Procedures; reporting WH&S incidents
and assisting with the completion of risk assessments. DDHHS employees are accountable for
their conduct, by ensuring their performance will not create health and safety hazards for
themselves or others in the workplace, we are committed to creating a safe work environment
for all.
 Employees have an individual obligation to the organisation to maintain their compliance with
mandatory training requirements as detailed in the DDHHS Mandatory Training Procedure.
 All relevant health professionals, who in the course of their duties formulate a reasonable
suspicion that a child or youth has been abused or neglected in their home/community
environment, have a legislative and a duty of care obligation to immediately report such
concerns to Child safety services, Department of Communities.
 Applicants will be required to give a statement of their employment as a lobbyist
(http://www.psc.qld.gov.au/publications/assets/policies/lobbyist-disclosure-policy.pdf) within one
month of taking up the appointment.
 Applicants may be required to disclose any pre-existing illness or injury which may impact on
their ability to perform the role. Details are available in section 571 of the Workers’
Compensation and Rehabilitation Act 2003 (http://www.justice.qld.gov.au/fair-and-safework/workers-compensation-and-rehabilitation/workers-compensation-and-rehabilitationlegislation/workers-compensation-and-rehabilitation-act-2003)
 To confirm eligibility for the public hospital fringe benefits tax (FBT) exemption cap please contact
the salary packaging provider—RemServ on 1300 304 010 or www.remserv.com.au
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From 1 January 2015, it is against the law to smoke at all public and private health facilities,
and for five metres beyond their boundaries. These laws include all staff and patient residential
areas on healthcare facility land.
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