Position Summary
The Clinical Dietitian collaborates and works alongside a team of health care providers to create nutrition care plans for clients/patients. The clinical dietitian will assess nutrition and health needs, counsel clients and caregivers on nutrition issues, develop nutrition care plans, as well as monitor and evaluate the effects of the nutrition care plan.
Required
* Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited Food and Nutrition Program.
* Member in good standing with the College of Dietitians of Ontario.
* Must currently possess a diabetes educator certificate (ie Michener)
* Must currently possess CDE Designation.
* Current experience within the last two years in clinical nutrition with an understanding of learning methods, patient education and counselling principles, and proficient in the application of new procedures.
* Ability to be a good listener and have excellent communication skills.
* Must have satisfactory work performance in present position.
* Must have previous proven good attendance record.
* Must be willing to work at all Quinte Health sites as required.
Preferred
* A member of Dieticians of Canada.
* A member of Diabetes Canada.
Duties
* Assess the nutritional status and identify the factors which influence the nutritional well-being of patients/clients to enhance the development of the care plan.
* Implement, coordinate, monitor, and evaluate the nutritional care plans.
* Provide nutrition education/counselling to patients/clients and caregivers.
* Effectively and efficiently utilize resources to support nutrition care.
* Document patient care as per College of Dietitians of Ontario standards.
* Participate in team meetings and/or care conferences as needed.
* Evaluate service effectiveness and identify, recommend and implement quality improvement measures.
* On-going participation in continuing education.
* Perform other duties as assigned by the Manager.
Physical Demands Analysis
Strength
* Required Occasionally – lifting and carrying average 5 pounds, pushing/pulling
Mobility
* Required Often – prolonged sitting
* Required Occasionally – standing and walking on hard surfaces
Dexterity
* Required Often – reaching, prolonged fine finger movement
* Required Frequently – gripping/grasping
Equal Opportunity
We thank all interested candidates for their response, however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted. Quinte Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to meeting needs under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Our Recruitment process follows the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act in order to provide a fair and equitable process for all candidates. Applicants requiring accommodation through the recruitment/interview process are encouraged to contact the Human Resources Department at 613-969-7400 x2577.
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