Clinical Dietitian- Algoma Regional Renal Program – Allied Health – Temporary Part Time

DUTIES:

Screen and identify patients requiring intervention in assigned patient areas using established nutrition care standards.
Prioritize and assess/treat/monitor nutrition care of pre-dialysis, dialysis, post-transplant patients in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
Assess patients’ nutrition needs using medical history, physical assessment, nutrition history, and anthropometric/biochemical data.
Develop, implement, and evaluate nutrition care plans, including those for high risk patients.
Provide nutrition education to patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members. Contribute nutrition expertise to interdisciplinary committees, meetings, and initiatives in the department.
Document according to professional and organizational standards.
Liaise with community partners as required for continuity of nutrition care.
Demonstrate behavior consistent with hospital Mission, Values, and Standards of Performance, including demonstrating interpersonal skills and commitment to continuous education and development.
Practice evidence-based medical nutrition therapy, using current clinical nutrition guidelines to deliver exceptional patient care.
Maintain current knowledge of best practices and funding criteria for the delivery of services, appropriate research, literature, accreditation requirements, policy and legislative requirements and implementing improvements/changes as appropriate.
Act as preceptor/mentor to dietetic interns and other students.
Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Graduate of integrated or post-degree internship or Masters program accredited by the Partnership for Dietetic Education and Practice (PDEP).
Registration with the College of Dietitians of Ontario in good standing.

SKILLLS:

Ability to work effectively and efficiently as a team member in a fast paced environment in stressful situations.
Customer service, interpersonal and telemedicine skills.
Computer literacy in a Microsoft environment, flexibility to work within different computer program environments.

ABILITIES:

Ability to maintain successful working relationships with the interdisciplinary team to achieve positive patient outcomes.
Ability to organize time effectively to perform the duties of the position.
Ability to meet and interact with people in a pleasant, professional, responsible and reassuring manner.
Human relations skills including empathy, sensitivity, understanding of human and organizational behavior, motivational techniques and counseling skills.
Ability to read, write and communicate to perform the duties of the position.
Behaviour consistent with Hospital Mission, Values and Standards of Performance.
Proficiency in both English and French preferred.
Demonstrate a commitment to understanding and judicious use of limited resources in a healthcare setting.

All new employees shall be fully vaccinated against COVID 19-prior to their start date. All new employees shall be fully vaccinated against COVID 19-prior to their start date. For clarity, fully vaccinated means that 14 days have elapsed after completion of your vaccine series (i.e. full two doses). The Hospital’s Occupational Health team will require evidence of full vaccination prior to an employee’s start date. If not fully vaccinated, the Hospital’s Occupational Health team can assist successful applicants with setting up the necessary appointments to become fully vaccinated, but any start date may be delayed to the date on which a successful applicant becomes fully vaccinated. The hospital’s requirement that successful applicants be fully vaccinated is subject to any accommodation obligations it may have under the Human Rights Code. Employees shall also be required to obtain boosters or other vaccinations related to COVID-19, as deemed necessary by the Hospital, and any failure to do so will be considered wilful misconduct and/or disobedience and will result in the termination of the Employee’s employment without notice or pay in lieu thereof.

Sault Area Hospital is a respectful, caring, and inclusive workplace. We are committed to championing accessibility, diversity, equal opportunity and maintaining a barrier-free selection process for job applicants. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process providing the applicant has met the requirements for the open position. Applicants need to make their requirements known to the Human Resources department when contacted. All requests are handled confidentially.