Summary of Duties:The successful candidate will be part of the dietitian team in the Integrated Community Program that provides nutritional management of patients across multiple patient care units in General Medicine. The successful candidate will manage patients in accordance with the Clinical Nutrition Standards of Practice and the principles of person-centred care. Cross coverage will also be provided as needed. The successful candidate will participate in the advancement of patient care through professional, unit-based and organizational committees, quality initiatives and practice-based research, and interprofessional rounds. The candidate will also participate in the education of dietetic students and other students as applicable.Qualifications/Skills:· Current registration with College of Dietitians of Ontario required· Recent experience with general medicine patients preferred· Proficiency in nutritional assessment and care· Experience assessing, implementing and managing enteral nutrition, parenteral nutrition and therapeutic diets required· Experience providing patient and family education
Superior communication and collaboration skills
· Superior organizational skills and ability to effectively prioritize patient care across multiple units
Ability to work effectively as a member of multiple interprofessional teams
· Demonstrated knowledge of person-centred care approach and principles· Demonstrated application of evidence-based practice· Demonstrated initiative and commitment to ongoing professional development If you are looking for an exciting opportunity and to build a career in an innovative and dynamic organization, submit your resume by clicking on Apply Now below.Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require accommodation for disability during any stage of the recruitment process, please indicate this in your cover letter.Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre is strongly committed to inclusion and diversity within its community and welcomes all applicants including but not limited to: visible minorities, all religions and ethnicities, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ persons, and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.
