Dietitian, NICU

Company Bio
North York General is one of Canada's leading community academic hospitals with a vision to deliver World-Class Care, 24/7. Affiliated with the University of Toronto, our multi-site campus supports our diverse community through every stage and life-defining moment by providing a wide range of acute care, ambulatory and long-term care services.

What defines North York General goes beyond exceptional quality care. Our superpower is how we deliver that care – the unparalleled compassion we bring to every encounter, during the moments that matter. Through partnerships, collaboration and academic endeavours, we seek to set new standards for People-Centred Care—a cornerstone of our culture and central to our Mission: People-Centred Care for a healthier community.

North York General is a member of the North York Toronto Health Partners, an Ontario Health Team that integrates local care with patients, primary care and community partners.

We are proud to be a place where the best people come to learn, grow and innovate. Join North York General to accelerate your career

Position Summary
Dietitian, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
Your goal in this position is to provide excellent patient and family driven care, in a supportive and culturally sensitive manner. You will screen and assess patients requiring nutritional care and developing appropriate nutritional plans of care. You will recommend/interpret diet prescription/nutrition support orders by utilizing best practice guidelines. You will chart assessments, plan and progress in the patient's medical record. You will participate at medical team meetings and as act as liaison and resource person for nursing and medical staff. You will counsel individuals and groups in normal and therapeutic nutrition. You will take on the shared responsibility for ensuring that health and safety policies are followed to provide for a healthy environment for patients, staff, physicians, volunteers and families. You're a great relationship builder, and foster close contacts with peers across the entire organization. You have great interpersonal skills, and effortlessly connect with physicians, staff, patients, and families. This position supports the hospital's academic mandate by advancing care through teaching and learning and/or transforming care through research and innovation. You will also take on the shared responsibility for ensuring that health and safety policies are followed to provide for a healthy environment for patients, staff, physicians, volunteers and families
Dietitians are:

• Organized – they embrace the challenge of prioritizing patient care demands in a fast-paced environment, and are eager to engage with new challenges every single day
• Great Communicators – they communicate effectively with colleagues, staff, volunteers, and families
• Decisive – at the end of the day, they have the ability to make the big decisions, to take ownership of their actions, and use their critical thinking and problem-solving skills in the best interests of the patient
• Safety Conscious – they know that keeping everyone safe and healthy is the highest priority, and follow all H&S policies and guidelines
• Committed – they embrace our learning culture and demonstrate ongoing commitment to professional development to enhance their knowledge and skills

On a practical level, you will

• Provide client-centred assessments of emotional, physical, cognitive and social needs and capabilities of patients as well as their families
• Prepare nutrition care plans 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, which are communicated to other health care team members, as required
• Recommend and interpret therapeutic diet and nutrition support orders by utilizing 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 program support the education program for nutrition students by directing, supervising and evaluating their performance
• Maintain excellent knowledge of and close liaison with hospital & community resources, i.e. Community Care Access Centre, 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
• Support the hospital's mandate by advancing care through teaching and learning and/or transforming care through research and innovation

Qualifications

• 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 Practising 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 Dietitian in good standing with the College of Dietitians of Ontario (CDO)
• 1 year related clinical experience in an acute care hospital
• Proficient with computers, MS Word, internet searches, data entry and patient information systems

What We Offer
Working at NYGH
means working with a dynamic team of fellow healthcare providers, staff, and volunteers in one of Canada's leading hospitals.
This is a Full Time Temporary position (18 months) with 8 hour shifts, days in the Paediatric In-Patient Unit.
We offer a highly competitive total compensation package which may include benefits, pension, vacation pay, or pay in lieu of benefits, when applicable. If you were searching for more reasons to consider joining the wonderful team at NYGH, check out some features of our Total Rewards package by visiting #INDO

How To Apply
Think you're the right person for the job? Here's your first chance to show us why:

• Ensure to meet the deadline - only applications received by the closing date will be considered.
• We will review all applications and will contact those selected for an interview.

Closing Statement
At North York General, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible environment. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live, including those with disabilities. North York General is committed to providing accommodations in all parts of the hiring process. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.