About the role

Provide high level leadership, strategic direction, consultancy, advocacy and evaluation to direct Nutrition and Dietetic practitioners in providing quality, safe, complex client care across The Prince Charles Hospital (TPCH)

Provide high level operational control with strategic and managerial focus integrating TPCH and Metro North Hospital and Health Service (MNHHS) directions with the state-wide operational, legislative, research and educational elements of Nutrition and Dietetic Services.

About you

Our ideal candidate will be someone who can carry out the following key accountabilities in accordance with the Metro North Health's values:

• Direct the implementation of MNHHS Vision, Strategic Direction and Goals and achievement of objectives and agreed outcomes.
• Responsible for strategic focus and managerial direction for Nutrition and Dietetic Services within TPCH. This includes:
• Strategic leadership and direction for Nutrition and Dietetic Services across all areas of TPCH
• The alignment of Nutrition and Dietetic Services with relevant TPCH, Metro North HHS, agency-based, governmental, national directions and professional standards.
• Development, implementation and evaluation of a strategic Nutrition and Dietetic Workforce Plan to attract and retain a high quality and stable workforce.
• Development, implementation and evaluation of those aspects of the TPCH and Metro North HHS and Allied Health Strategic Plan relevant to Nutrition and Dietetic Services as well as portfolio projects managed on behalf of TPCH Executive.
• Represent Nutrition and Dietetic/Allied Health Services throughout Metro North HHS and on state-wide, national forums, Community of Practice, committees or any other relevant groups.

Health Equity

It is expected that all Metro North Health staff, including the incumbent of this role as a valuable member of the Metro North workforce, contribute to the health equity agenda and meet the intent of supporting the defined six actions that specifically meet the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people within the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards (NSQHS), by actively supporting the elimination of racial discrimination and institutional racism; supporting increased access to health care; influencing the social, cultural and economic determinants of health; supporting the delivery of sustainable, culturally safe and responsive health services; and recognise the importance of working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, communities and organisations to design, deliver, monitor and review the health and support services we provide.

Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged and welcomed.

Benefits when working for Metro North Allied Health

• Flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases
• Benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of 12.75% and access to generous salary packaging
• Additional entitlements for employees (casual employees excluded) may include sick leave, carer's leave, long service leave, paid parental leave, leave without pay to travel, professional development allowance and leave
• 5% annual leave loading with up to 27.5% for shift workers
• Rewarding career and development opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas
• Value driven organisation which provides a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance

Be part of a world-class, dynamic and growing health service that embraces technology and innovation, excellence in healthcare, quality teaching and cutting edge research. Metro North Health is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace for all employees. We offer unique and rewarding professional development opportunities in a safe and flexible work environment with a focus on putting our people first. You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Metro North here: https://metronorth.health.qld.gov.au/careers

Find out about the role in more detail and how to apply in the attached Role Description.

APPLICATIONS RECEIVED VIA THIRD PARTIES (RECRUITMENT AGENCIES ETC.) WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED