
Clinical Dietitian - Permanent Part-Time
- Ottawa, ON
- Permanent
- Part-time
As a member of the food services team, the Clinical Dietitian provides person- centered nutrition care to all residents with a focus on health, well- being and quality of life.The Clinical Dietitian works independently and interacts with other members of the care team to provide quality health care and resident- centered services. The Clinical Dietitian ensures that all required documentation pertaining to the residents’ nutritional status are complete and accurate.Job Responsibilities
- Assess and develop nutritional care for patients focusing on quality of life and nutritional care
- Consults with Physician and Interdisciplinary Team; communicates nutritional plans to all
- May participate in patient Case Conferences, ID rounds and resource for patients, families, etc.
- Collaborates with Food Services to meet departmental and nutritional standards
- Recommends programs/services that will improve resident care or departmental operations
- Maintains knowledge of trends in clinical dietetics via publications, research, ongoing education
- Maintains contact with Dietetic organizations related to specific areas of responsibility
- Must work within budgetary constraints of the department
- Interacts with Food Services staff to meet overall objectives of the Food Services department
- Willing to work on a permanent Part-Time basis – 16 hours/week
- 4-year bachelor’s Nutrition degree from an accredited university or college
- Graduate of an accredited Dietetic Internship Program
- Registered with the College of Dietitians of Ontario
- Previous experience in a health care or care facility is preferred
- Demonstrated strong management and leadership skills
- Interpersonal, communication, organizational skills; ensures accurate records are maintained