Registered Dietitian

2 months ago

Toronto, Ontario, Canada University Health Network Full time
Company Description

The University Health Network, where "above all else the needs of patients come first", encompasses Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute and the Michener Institute of Education. The breadth of research, the complexity of the cases treated, and the magnitude of its educational enterprise has made UHN a national and international resource for patient care, research and education. With a long tradition of ground breaking firsts and a purpose of "Transforming lives and communities through excellence in care, discovery and learning", the University Health Network (UHN), Canada's largest research teaching hospital, brings together over 16,000 employees, more than 1,200 physicians, 8,000+ students, and many volunteers. UHN is a caring, creative place where amazing people are amazing the world.

Job Description

Union: Non-Union
Site: Toronto Rehab - Lyndhurst Centre
Department: Spinal Cord Rehab Program
Reports to: Manager, Allied Health
Hours: FTE)
Salary: $ $51.22 per hour
Shifts: Various
Status: Permanent Part Time
Closing Date: July 31, 2024

As an integral member of the inter-professional team, and a specialist in the delivery of nutrition therapy, the Registered Dietitian (RD) provides services based on standards of quality and evidence-based practice.

Duties

  • Provides consultation and independently screens patients for nutritional intervention, collects and interprets patient health data for in-depth assessment, completes ongoing monitoring and reassessment in collaboration with patients, caregivers, and the health care team
  • Establishes priorities, strategies and interventions in order to contribute to the individualized treatment program that allows the patient to achieve optimal outcomes
  • Fosters a culture of safety by minimizing patient harm, promoting the well-being of patient and health care providers, reducing the likelihood of adverse events, and communicating safety concerns
  • Additional responsibilities may include mentoring dietetic students, implementing pertinent medical directives, completing administrative responsibilities, supervising assigned personnel, conducting practice-based research and performing other functions consistent with the job classification to ensure excellence in the provision of care
Qualifications
  • At minimum, completion of a Masters degree in an integrated practicum program in Nutrition, with consideration of a Bachelors degree in Nutrition with a post-graduate dietetic internship, or recognized equivalent
  • Successful completion of an accredited practical dietetic training program accredited by the Partnership for Dietetic Education and Practice in Canada, or equivalent
  • One (1) year hospital related experience, preferred
  • Experience working with Nephrology patients preferred
  • Experience with conducting practice-based research an asset
  • Allied Health - Outpatient Nephrology (patient population may change depending on department needs
  • Experience supervising dietetic students/interns an asset
  • Registration with the College of Dietitians of Ontario
  • Membership with Dietitians of Canada, preferred
  • Complies with the Code of Ethics and Rules of Conduct according to College of Dietitians of Ontario
  • Flexibility and ability to prioritize and to deal with changes in tasks with short notice
  • Ability to learn and perform applicable advanced nutrition assessment including Subjective Global Assessment, Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis, skinfold measurements and indirect calorimetry
  • Proficiency in computer skills, specifically in Microsoft Office applications and medical software
  • Ability to negotiate and advocate for patients and the Dietetic profession
  • Demonstrated teaching ability, and leadership skills to facilitate meetings, volunteers and students
  • Ability to adapt to a wide variety of patient populations and knowledge of cultural foods and diversity
  • Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills
  • Excellent problem solving, critical thinking, decision-making and conflict resolution skills
  • Ability to extract very detailed information to make informed decisions
  • Broad-based knowledge and versatility in clinical dietetics
  • Recognizes and acts within the scope and limitations of the dietitian's role
  • Ability to exercise sound clinical judgment and to function in an independent, self-directed manner
Additional Information

Why join UHN?

In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN.

  • Competitive offer packages
  • Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP )
  • Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
  • A flexible work environment
  • Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
  • Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.)

Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration.

All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.

UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates. Please ensure you check your email regularly.

Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.

UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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