Clinical Dietitian- In-Patient

Company Bio

Belleville General Hospital (BGH) sits on the shore of the stunning Bay of Quinte. The City of Belleville features a mix of small-town charm and big-city amenities. It is a growing city, with exciting culinary experiences, sheltered waterways for boating and ice fishing, fun festivals and entertainment, beautiful trails and golf courses, a popular farmer's market, unique shops and services, as well as popular big box and large-scale retail.

Belleville General Hospital is the largest of Quinte Health's hospitals, with two medicine units, critical care (ICU), a lively emergency department, a wide range of surgical and diagnostic services, a busy maternal child unit, a children's treatment centre, inpatient and outpatient stroke and rehabilitation care, inpatient and outpatient mental health services, and the regional Dr. Douglas A. MacIntosh Cancer Clinic. BGH works closely with the other three Quinte Health hospital teams, as well as regional and provincial health centres to serve our communities.

Working at Belleville General Hospital provides countless opportunities for growth and experiential learning. The inter-professional environment is supportive, friendly and nurturing, with an infusion of new staff learning from seasoned, knowledgeable colleagues. You feel a real sense of teamwork, energy and enthusiasm in the air at BGH, and an overwhelming desire to make a difference.

Position Summary

Our In-Patient Clinical Dietitians are responsible for providing evidence-based nutritional care and counselling. They assess patients' nutritional needs, develop individualized care plans, and implement dietary strategies to promote health, manage chronic conditions, and support recovery. The role of an In-Patient Clinical Dietitian involves close collaboration with medical teams to ensure that nutrition plays an integral role in patient treatment and recovery processes.

Required

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited Food and Nutrition (or equivalent).
• Member in good standing with the College of Dietitians of Ontario.
• Understanding of learning/teaching methods, patient education and counselling principles.
• Ability to prepare and present educational material to patients/clients and staff in both individual and group settings.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, decision making and assessment skills.
• Ability to work independently and cooperatively in a busy multidisciplinary situation.
• Strong computer literacy.
• Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written formats.
• Ability to provide client-centered care.
• Ability to prioritize workload.

Preferred

• Previous experience with enteral and parenteral nutrition.
• Previous experience with Meditech or other Electronic Medical Records.

Duties

• Assess the nutritional status and identify the factors which influence the nutritional well-being of patients/clients to enhance the development of the care plan.
• Implement, coordinate, monitor, and evaluate the nutritional care plan for inpatients.
• Provide nutrition education/counselling to patients/clients and caregivers.
• Effectively and efficiently utilize resources to support nutrition care.
• Document patient care as per College of Dietitians of Ontario standards.
• Participate in team meetings and/or care conferences as needed.
• Evaluate service effectiveness and identify, recommend and implement quality improvement measures.
• On-going participation in continuing education.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Manager.

Equal Opportunity

We thank all interested candidates for their response, however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted. Quinte Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to meeting needs under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Our Recruitment process follows the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act in order to provide a fair and equitable process for all candidates. Applicants requiring accommodation through the recruitment/interview process are encouraged to contact the Human Resources Department at x2577 or for assistance.

Physical Demands Analysis

Strength

• Required Occasionally – lifting and carrying average 5 pounds, pushing/pulling.

Mobility

• Required Often – prolonged sitting.
• Required Occasionally – standing and walking on hard surfaces.

Dexterity

• Required Often – reaching, prolonged fine finger movement.
• Required Frequently - gripping/grasping.