Join the collaborative and forward-thinking Chief operating officer services at CHHHS and play a key role in improving health outcomes across regional, rural, and remote communities. As the Dietician you will Deliver Nutrition and Dietetic clinical services, in accordance with prescribed professional and ethical standards.

Make the move, Make a difference

The Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service covers a large geographic area with a diverse and growing population. The Health Service provides a wide range of primary care, acute and specialist services.

Our staff are a part of the community we serve, and we strongly believe that health outcomes are enhanced by involving our community in the planning and evaluation of local health services.

About us: Our values were developed by our staff, patients and community. They guide our work and actions every day. Our staff are part of the community we serve. We believe that we can improve health outcomes by involving our community in the planning and evaluation of their local health services.

About you:

In your new role you will…

• Provide clinical education and supervision to students, junior dietitians, and support staff.
• Manage clinical and non-clinical tasks efficiently and ensure responsible use of nutrition resources.
• Promote respectful, equitable treatment of patients and staff across diverse cultural backgrounds.

About your opportunity:

In this position you will….

• Commit to patient safety and clinical governance standards.
• Contribute to development and review of clinical practices and participate in quality improvement initiatives.
• Actively contribute to team meetings, care planning, and departmental decision-making processes.

About your role:

• Manage caseload effectively using high level time management and prioritisation skills with the maintenance of accurate patient records and recording of departmental statistics.
• Contribute to development and review of clinical practices and participate in quality improvement initiatives.
• Demonstrate cultural awareness of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and integrate this into care.

As a Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service employee, not only will you receive competitive remuneration, you will also have access to:

• Generous superannuation
• Salary packaging
• Annual incremental increases
• Career training and development
• Flexible work arrangements
• Wellness programs

Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) evidence as required for your employment in accordance with legislation/government policy and Directives.

For more information about this role, please refer to the attached Role Description.

Why choose Cairns?

Choose Cairns for your next career move - YouTube

You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Cairns and Hinterland here: https://www.health.qld.gov.au/cairns_hinterland