At a Glance
- Tasks: Join a multidisciplinary team to improve health for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
- Company: Mackay Hospital and Health Service, dedicated to community health and equity.
- Benefits: Competitive wages, flexible work, career development, and paid parental leave.
- Other info: Join a diverse team in a supportive environment with great career growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of vulnerable populations at risk of diabetes.
- Qualifications: Experience as a dietitian with a passion for community health.
The predicted salary is between 49500 - 60500 $ per year.
Role details The Connected and Integrated Care Unit at the Mackay Base Hospital is seeking applications for a Senior Dietitian (Community) to join their team on a permanent basis.
For information on how to apply and the mandatory requirements for this role, please refer to the attached Role Description.
Your opportunity The Senior Dietitian (Together Strong Connected Care) is part of a multidisciplinary team for Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander and vulnerable populations with or at risk of developing Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in persons aged 15 years and older.
This model aligns with health equity strategies and the organisation's strategic and operational plan to improve Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health.
The model is implemented within the primary health care and prevention setting, with an aim to reduce avoidable ED presentations, reduce potentially preventable hospitalisations and provide more timely and appropriate access to care, closer to home where clinically appropriate within the Mackay Hospital and Health Service District.
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 3,500 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 This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.
Senior Dietitian (Community) - Connected and Integrated Care Unit in Mackay employer: Queensland Government
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