Dietitian
3 weeks ago
**Dietitian**:
Competition #
2361
Job Title
Dietitian
Department
Supportive Care
Status
Temporary
May 2023 to September 2024
Work Type
Full-time
Affiliation
ONA Paramedical
Shift Assignment
Days
Bilingualism Required
No
Police Check Requirement
Vulnerable Sector Check
Site
RLHC-ONA Paramedical
Salary Information
$35.07 to $44.68
Application Closing Date
February 8, 2023
**KEY FUNCTION**:
Provide coprehensive, nutritional care and counselling to individuals with cancer and their family/caregiver(s).
**REPORTING**:
Under the general direction of the Clinical Manager, Supportive Care Program.
**DUTIES**:
- Interview patients and/or family/caregiver(s) to obtain relevant information required to formulate nutrition care plans using evidence based clinical practice guidelines where established.
- Interpret anthropometric, biochemical and physiological data in relation to nutrition status.
- Determine nutrition and fluid requirements based on available data.
- Advocate for additional relevant tests and/or medical procedures (e.g. blood tests, swallowing assessments, insertion of feeding tubes, IV hydration) when indicated.
- Provide appropriate nutrition counselling, education and instruction to the patients and/or family/caregiver(s) including use of tube feeding equipment.
- Complete clinical documentation in accordance with the standards established by the College of Dietitians of Ontario and Health Sciences North.
- Monitor the patient’s nutrition outcomes and adjust care plan accordingly.
- Liaise with the patient’s health care team and other relevant health care agencies (e.g. Home and Community Services, family health care team) as required.
- Complete necessary forms required to obtain tube feeding equipment, supplies and financial assistance for supplements or special diets.
- Adhere to responsibilities as outlined in the North East Cancer Centre (NECC) Medical Directives.
- Provide a consultative role for health care professionals in North Eastern Ontario working with Oncology patients.
- Identifiy current and potential nutrition concerns, and develop or revise clinical nutrition policies and procedures accordingly.
- Develop, supervise and evaluate clinical placements for dietetic interns and students.
- Develop and participate in relevant research projects as time permits.
- Complete daily and monthly statistical workload/activity level measurement requirements.
- Oversee developmental strategies and follow government body and organizational policies to ensure data is private, confidential, and protected.
- Determine and align improvement projects with HSN’s Strategic Plan; monitor and adjust to achieve goal outcomes.
- Participate in education and training specific to current, relevant federal and provincial health and safety legislation, standards and guidelines.
- Educate and promote health, safety and wellness in the work place.
- Represent the department or program on various committees and in meetings as required.
- Evaluate patient care and satisfaction on an ongoing basis and formulate solutions for improvement.
- Perform other duties as required.
**QUALIFICATIONS**:
**EDUCATION AND TRAINING**:
- Minimum of a four (4) year Bachelor's Degree in Nutrition with an accredited Dietetic Internship Program.
- Registration in good standing with the College of Dietitians of Ontario.
- Ministry of Labour “Worker Health and Safety Awareness in 4 Steps” training certificate is required.
**EXPERIENCE**:
- Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in a clinical nutrition setting.
- Experience in Nutrition Oncology is required.
- Experience in Paediatric Oncology is preferred.
- Experience in an outpatient setting is preferred.
- Research experience is an asset.
**KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES**:
- Demonstrated ability to work in an interdisciplinary setting and as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently, manage time appropriately, prioritize work load.
- Demonstrated training, experience or utilization of lean methodology for process improvement.
- Demonstrated ability to independently identify issues, plan improvements, measure success and continue improvement.
- Demonstrated excellent computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office software (e.g. Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook) and patient information systems.
- Demonstrated superior interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Demonstrated discretion and maturity when handling confidential information.
- Demonstrated commitment to the safety of co-workers and patients.
- Demonstrated excellent presentation skills.
- Demonstrated knowledge of Medical Terminology.
- Demonstrated excellent judgment and proven analytical skills.
- Demonstrated ability to mentor students and support personnel.
- Demonstrated knowledge of current trends in general health care and community resources.
- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the Ontario Hospital
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