Dietitian, Ambulatory Care Specialist

3 days ago


Toronto, Ontario, Canada North York General Hospital Full time
Job Title: Dietitian, Ambulatory Care, PTTJob Summary:

The Registered Dietitian is a key member of the North York General inter-professional health care team, providing safe, effective, and ethical care for patients and their families. This role involves providing nutritional care for patients in accordance with the standards of dietetic practice established by the College of Dietitians of Ontario, Dietitians of Canada, and the hospital's Clinical Nutrition Services.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Provide client-centred assessments of emotional, physical, cognitive, and social needs and capabilities of patients and their families.
  • Develop and implement self-management directed care plans for patients with diabetes and their families/caregivers.
  • Take a leadership role in developing and participating in centre-specific and corporate patient care initiatives related to diabetes.
  • Prepare dietetic nutritional plans of care that meet patient needs in collaboration with the inter-professional teams.
  • Chart written assessments and progress notes on patient health records, monitor, reassess, and evaluate for optimal outcomes, and communicate with other healthcare team members as required.
  • Recommend and interpret therapeutic diet prescriptions/nutrition support orders using best practice guidelines.
  • Advocate for patients/families and communities to ensure patients' rights are recognized and appropriate services are created/provided in collaboration with the inter-professional team.
  • Formulate and facilitate discharge plans with patients, families, and healthcare teams, utilizing appropriate community resources, recognizing current needs, strengths, and limitations of patients and family resources.
  • Participate in medical team meetings and inter-professional rounds, acting as a liaison and resource person for all staff. Counsel individuals and groups in normal and therapeutic nutrition programs.
Requirements:
  • Successful completion of a Foods & Nutrition program accredited by the Partnership for Dietetic Education and Practice (PDEP) or the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) or Education equivalent to an Accredited Foods & Nutrition (Dietetics) Program.
  • Successful completion of an internship or practicum program or a graduate program that is accredited by the Partnership for Dietetic Education and Practice or completion of an internship or practicum that is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics, or an Accredited Practicing Dietitian in good standing with the Dietitians of Association of Australia or completion of the Internationally Educated Dietitians Pre-registration program at Ryerson University.
  • Registered member, in good standing, of the College of Dietitians of Ontario.
  • Certified Diabetes Educator preferred (candidates without CDE, will have limited scope related to insulin adjustment).
  • Minimum 2-5 years recent outpatient clinical experience and expertise in diabetes management and education with a focus in specialized and complex diabetes care, e.g., GDM, Pregnancy, Type 1 Diabetes, Insulin Pump Management.
  • Certified Insulin Pump Trainer preferred.
  • Experience in Paediatric Diabetes Management preferred.
  • Membership with Dietitians of Canada preferred.
  • 2 years' experience in complex nutrition support preferred.
  • Current teaching experience and counseling background.
  • Current experience with electronic documentation along with computer proficiency.
  • Current knowledge of normal and therapeutic nutrition, enteral feeds, and TPN.
  • Bilingualism in French/English an asset.
What We Offer:

Working at North York General Hospital means working with a dynamic team of fellow healthcare providers, staff, and volunteers in one of Canada's leading hospitals. This is a Part-time Temporary position with 8 hour days and evening shifts including weekends in the Diabetes Clinic. We offer a highly competitive total compensation package that includes benefits, pension, and vacation.



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