Nutrition Supervisor
Opportunity exists for a permanent full time Nutrition Supervisor position at Royal North Shore Hospital (RNSH). Additionally, a casual pool to assist with leave relief is also being established as a component of this recruitment. People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background are encouraged to apply.
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: General Administration Staff (Grade 4)
Remuneration: $1,361.50 per week
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ556512
Who we are: We are a health service that touches thousands of lives across the Northern Sydney Local Health District, together as a team of like-minded people. We are passionate, driven and have the skills and knowledge to care for our patients whilst creating the best services possible. Our teams have meaningful, interesting and rewarding work everyday. We challenge and nurture each other, sharing our knowledge and experience so that we can deliver better care for everyone There’s a real sense of belonging here because we value and respect our patients, employees, and teams’ voices. You’ll feel a real privilege being a trusted caregiver in our patients, their families, their carers, and our communities’ lives.
NSLHD is proud of our diverse and inclusive workplaces, a place where health care professionals can thrive and feel they belong. We are committed to ensure that all our people feel respected and participate safely within a work environment without aggression, sexual harassment, discrimination and racism.
Where you'll be working
The Nutrition Supervisor position is required to be part of the 7-day service which operates from 0600-1830 hours daily (inclusive of weekends and public holidays) at RNSH. Nutrition Supervisors are rostered within a 7-day rotating roster. This position will be required to work at least 2 weekend shifts per fortnight. There are 2 Nutrition Supervisors rostered daily, with early shift from 0600-1430 hours or late shift 1000-1830 hours. Additionally a day shift of 0800-1630 may also be rostered when staffing allows. The Nutrition Supervisor position is located within the Diet Aide Office, and works collaboratively with all Food Service and Nutrition Services staff.
What you'll be doing
The Nutrition Supervisor has a key role in the safe provision of therapeutic meals/special diets. The role is responsible for checking of special meal items, identifying patients on restrictive diets, determining meal item suitability when menu item substitution is required, and supporting the interface between Clinical Dietetics and Food Services. The Nutrition Supervisor also performs some Dietitian Assistant functions, inclusive of basic patient care under the direction and supervision of a Dietitian.
People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background are encouraged to apply.
Candidates will need to meet the following criteria:
- Diet Supervisors Certificate, Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance or equivalent work experience, or a combination of study and work experience.
- Excellent communication skills including the ability to communicate effectively with people of diverse cultural backgrounds.
- Demonstrated knowledge of diet therapy in the clinical setting.
- Understanding of basic clinical nutrition practices, specialised nutrition products and food service systems.
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For role related queries or questions contact Karen Percy on Karen.Percy@health.nsw.gov.au
This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined in the NSW Health OASV Policy . You will be required to complete the OASV Undertaking/ Declaration Form and TB Assessment Tool during the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have.
Applications Close: 7 March 2025
