Dietitian, Ambulatory Care, FT

IMAGINE a hospital where everyone is committed to excellence. We did. We are. From boardroom to bedside, we go above and beyond to offer the best and safest patient care. At North York General Hospital (NYGH), we put our patients first in everything we do. We are achieving a new standard of excellence in integrated patient-centered care and as one of Canada's leading community academic hospitals, we are building on our academic foundation through enhanced education, research and innovation. North York General Hospital is part of North York Toronto Health Partners, a collaborative partnership with patients, primary care, and community partners, a first- generation Ontario Health Team, driving the development of a locally integrated health system to serve the community. As part of our dynamic team, you too can stand out and be amazing At North York General, our team is making a world of difference.

As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and the need to strengthen and promote health protection to patients, staff and members of the public attending in the hospital, prior to the first day of employment with the Hospital, all successful candidates are required to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination (full vaccination is required) from the Ontario Ministry of Health website or other authorized source. An individual is fully vaccinated if they have provided proof of vaccination in the form of a receipt from COVaxON (the Ministry’s provincial system for COVID-19 vaccination information) and 14 days have elapsed from the final dose. In the event that you are unable to be vaccinated as a result of a ground protected under the Human Rights Code, you may submit a written explanation of the ground and any supporting documentation to determine if you are exempt from this requirement.

Position Summary

Dietitian, Diabetes Clinic
The Registered Dietitian is a member of the North York General inter-professional health care team. Your goal in this position is to provide safe, effective and ethical care for patients and their families. You will be responsible for nutritional care for patients in accordance with the standards of dietetic practice established by the College of Dietitians of Ontario, Dietitians of Canada and by the hospitals’ Clinical Nutrition Services. In this exciting learning opportunity for those who are interested in obtaining their CDE, you will work and be supported by the inter-professional health care team. You are self-directed, organized and flexible to adapt to the demands of a constantly changing patient case load. You demonstrate leadership, organizational and time management skills. You are able to maintain client records and workload data in accordance with program, hospital and college standards. You have excellent interpersonal and written and verbal communication skills. You also demonstrate critical thinking skills and problem solving skills. This position supports the hospital’s academic mandate by advancing care through teaching and learning and/or transforming care through research and innovation. This position contributes to the shared responsibility of ensuring health and safety policies are followed to provide for a healthy environment for patients, staff, physicians, volunteers and families.

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
•Provide self-management directed care to patients with diabetes and their families/caregivers
•Take on a leadership in developing and participating in centre-specific, as well as 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, which are communicated to other health care team members, as required
•Recommend and interpret therapeutic diet prescriptions/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 programs
Support the education program for dietetic interns 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

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 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 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 Regular 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. 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 nygh.on.ca
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FOR EXTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY: As a condition of employment, you are required to submit proof of COVID-19 vaccination to the Hospital’s Occupational Health and Safety department.