Clinical Dietitian

2 days ago

Toronto, ON, Canada Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre Full-time $70,000 - $90,000 Contract

Summary of Duties:

Provides advanced nutritional management of outpatient oncology patients at the Odette Cancer Centre (T-wing and M6) in accordance with the Clinical Nutrition Standards of Practice and the principles of person and family-centred care. The successful candidate will participate in the advancement of patient care through professional, program-based and organizational committees, quality initiatives, practice-based research, and interprofessional rounds. The candidate will also participate in the education of dietetic interns and other students as applicable.

Qualifications/Skills:

  • Current registration with College of Dietitians of Ontario required
  • Three years of independent clinical practice with oncology patients required
  • Proficiency in nutritional assessment and care
  • Experience (3 years) assessing, implementing and managing nutrition care plans, including enteral nutrition and therapeutic diets required
  • Superior communication and organizational skills
  • Ability to work effectively as a member of the interprofessional team
  • Experience providing patient/family education and counselling
  • Demonstrated initiative, innovative thinking, teamwork and ability to effectively prioritize work
  • Demonstrated effective communication and collaboration skills
  • Demonstrated application of evidence-based practice
  • Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development
  • Demonstrated knowledge in person-centred care approach and principles