Nutrition Care Specialist, Ambulatory Care

2 months ago

Toronto, Ontario, Canada North York General Hospital Full time
Job Summary

The North York General Hospital is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Registered Dietitian to join our team as a Complex Diabetes Specialist. This is a full-time reduced hour position with 0.8 FTE, 8 hour shifts, day shift, evening shift, including weekends in the Outpatient & Community Services site.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide client-centered assessments of emotional, physical, cognitive and social needs and capabilities of patients as well as their families.
  • Develop and implement comprehensive nutrition care plans that meet patient needs in collaboration with the inter-professional teams.
  • Take on leadership in developing and participating in center-specific, as well as corporate patient care initiatives related to diabetes.
  • Prepare and interpret therapeutic diet prescriptions in line with best practice guidelines.
  • Advocate for the patient/family and community to ensure the patients' rights are recognized and appropriate services are created/provided in collaboration with the inter-professional team.
  • Formulate and facilitate the discharge plan with patient, family, and health care team utilizing appropriate community resources; recognizing current needs, strengths, and limitations of patient and family resources.
  • Participate in medical team meetings and inter-professional rounds, and acting as a liaison and resource person for all staff.
  • Counsel individuals and groups in normal and therapeutic nutrition.
  • Support the education program for dietetic students by precepting clinical rotations and evaluating them according to the ICDEP competencies.
  • Maintain excellent knowledge of hospital & community resources, i.e., Home and Community Care Support Services, Social Assistance, Ontario Disability program, Drug Programs, etc.
  • Promote best practice and evidenced-based care through the implementation of initiatives aligned with the organization's strategic direction. Support in the development of program/unit goals, objectives, policies, procedures and quality assurance programs.
  • Participate in continuing education activities for self, peers and members of the inter-professional health care team.
  • Attend and actively participate in Clinical Nutrition Professional Advisory Committee meetings and provide Clinical Nutrition representation on corporate/unit committees, as required.
Qualifications
  • Successful completion of a 4-year degree in human nutrition and dietetics from a university program accredited by the Partnership for Dietetic Education and Practice (PDEP) or recognized equivalent.
  • Successful completion of an accredited dietetic internship or equivalent supervised practical training.
  • Member in good standing with the College of Dietitians of Ontario.
  • Certified Diabetes Educator.
  • 1-year recent clinical experience and expertise in diabetes management and education with a focus in specialized and complex diabetes care preferred (e.g., Type 1 Diabetes, Insulin Pump Management).
  • Certified Insulin Pump Trainer preferred.
  • Membership with Dietitians of Canada preferred.
  • Current teaching experience and counseling background.
  • Current experience with electronic documentation along with computer proficiency.
  • Bilingualism in French/English an asset.

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