NICU Nutrition and Dietetics Allied Health Assistant
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- The Sydney Children's Hospitals Network
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- REQ555785 Requisition #
Position Classification: Allied Health Assistants
Remuneration: 68897.11 - 68897.11 full time equivalent base salary range (excludes super, leave loading and salary packaging)
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ555785
Sydney Children's Hospitals Network is the largest paediatric health care entity in Australia. We care for thousands of children each year in our hospitals and in their homes — with one purpose in mind — to help young people live their healthiest lives.
Additional Information:
- An eligibility list may be created for future temporary part time vacancies.
- This position is full time; however, job share arrangements may also be considered.
This is an exciting opportunity to work alongside the dietitian in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit to assist with provision of nutrition support to vulnerable neonates.
- Monday- Friday 8am-2pm
- Saturday and Sunday: 8:30am-12:30pm
Days of work will be negotiated with the successful applicant/s. Please indicate the preference for days of work for in your application.
What you'll be doing
The location of this AHA role is within the RHW NICU – which is a statewide specialist referral service that provides care to newborn babies with complex illnesses requiring sophisticated technology and surgery.
The primary purpose of the NICU AHA is to provide support to dietetic and nursing staff in preparing oral and enteral feeding regimens. The AHA is responsible for accurate and safe measurement, preparation and storage of breast milk, fortifiers and formula that are required for a patient’s feeding regimen. The AHA will also be required to assist the NICU dietitian and nursing staff in regular audits to ensure growth and nutrition policies and procedures are adhered to.
The critical nature of the babies admitted to the RHW NICU mean that their condition can change rapidly. Consequently, adjustments to their feeding regimens are made regularly. The AHA will need to have a high level of communication with the NICU multi-disciplinary team to ensure the appropriate adjustments are made to their breast milk fortification and/or formula. The AHA will need to develop strong relationships with the NICU team and be flexible to a changing level of patient acuity.
- Completion of an Allied Health Assistant (Nutrition and Dietetic Assistant) Certificate III or IV or equivalent undergraduate food/nutrition degree or work experience, and a willingness to work towards certification
- Experience working with babies/children and their families
- Demonstrated ability to prioritise workload, meet deadlines and complete activities in a timely manner
- Demonstrated effective interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate across all levels of an organisation
- Demonstrated ability to work as a member of a multidisciplinary team
- Demonstrated computer literacy skills and knowledge of Microsoft office and email applications
SCHN is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity - we acknowledge the vibrancy that a diverse workforce brings to enhance both our workplace culture and our service delivery to children, young people and their families and carers. We encourage all suitably qualified applicants to apply. If you identify as an Indigenous Australian or as a person with a disability, please contact us if you would like some more information about our recruitment process.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. We recognise the value of Aboriginal staff providing health care to Aboriginal children and families that access the services we provide at the Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network. Aboriginal job applicants are encouraged to visit the NSW Health Aboriginal Recruitment tool, Stepping Up to assist in preparing your application.
Please refer to the Application Guide and NSW Policy Directive PD2024_015 Occupational Assessment Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases for vaccination requirements.
This position requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC) issued by the Office of the Children’s Guardian. For more information on how to apply for the clearance, please visit the Office of the Children’s Guardian Website https://ocg.nsw.gov.au/
NSWHealth is committed to child safety in line with the Child Safe Standards. SCHN is committed to maintaining a child safe culture that upholds the rights of children and young people. We strive to ensure children and young people feel safe, supported, and are included in their care. Existing staff of SCHN and those seeking employment are required to prioritise the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people in their care and take action to keep them safe from harm and abuse.
Applicants holding visas with working rights may be considered for temporary appointment (up to the expiry date of their visa) where no suitable local applicant is identified.
Need more information?
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For role related queries or questions contact Kate Dehlsen on Kate.Dehlsen@health.nsw.gov.au
If you are Aboriginal or Torres Strait islander wishing to apply for this role and want to speak with an Aboriginal person/representative from the Sydney Children’s Hospital Network please contact Wayne Dargan on wayne.dargan@health.nsw.gov.au
For technical support please contact the customer services team on 1300 679 367 and select option 3.
Applications Close: 28/02/2025
