Dietitian - Ppt - Outpatient Eating Disorders - Oakville, Canada - Halton Healthcare Services

Halton Healthcare Services

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Oakville, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Ref #:930052

Specific Department and Program:
Outpatient Eating Disorders Program

Location:
Oakville

Posted Date:
Apr 18, 2024

Posting #:

ONA

Position:
Registered Dietitian

Department:
Outpatient Eating Disorders Program

Status:
Permanent part-time (0.4 FTE)

Site:
Oakville

Halton Healthcare's vision of Exemplary patient experiences, always, goes beyond just the patient experience; it has shaped our entire culture and remains at the core of every interaction in our organization, from our patients & families to our staff, physicians and volunteers.

We believe in exemplary PEOPLE experiences always

At Halton Healthcare you will thrive in a healthcare culture and environment that embraces inclusion, diversity and belonging with 'exemplary patient care, always' at the heart of everything we do.

We empower our people to be the very best they can be so they can make a difference for our patients and the communities we serve.

Halton Healthcare takes great pride in providing quality, compassionate healthcare services to our rapidly growing communities.

As a progressive and vibrant healthcare organization, we are committed to being an innovative center of excellence in community hospital care.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACTIVITIES:

Conduct Nutritional Assessments: Perform nutritional assessments to children, adolescents, and adults within the context of evidencebased treatment for eating disorders.

- provide education and follow-up to individuals and/or families where clinically indicated.

Review patient eating diaries and provide feedback to therapists.
Attend Team Meetings: Participate in regular team meetings to provide updates on patients' progress, contribute insights, and collaborate on treatment strategies.
Liaise with community physicians and others as needed
Contribute to

Professional Development:

Stay updated on the latest developments in the field of nutrition and eating disorders, actively participating in professional and community educational events to enhance knowledge and skills.

Collaborate on

Treatment Planning:

Work closely with patients, families, and the multidisciplinary treatment team to identify priorities and set goals for individualized care plans, ensuring holistic and effective treatment approaches.

Cofacilitate therapeutic and psychoeducation groups covering general topics with regards to nutrition, effects of eating disorders, influencing factors in development of and treatment of eating disorders, weight bias and weight science.
Contribute to

program rounds and consult meetings.

Maintain accurate and timely documentation and reports.
Contribute to

program development and evaluation.

Demonstrate Strong Interpersonal Skills: Display a caring attitude towards patients, families, and colleagues, fostering positive relationships and effective communication within the multidisciplinary team and the broader community.
Maintain Regulatory Requirements: Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements by being a registered dietitian and a member of the College of Dietitians of Ontario

Qualifications:

Registered Dietitian in good standing with the College of Dietitians of Ontario.
Member of the Eating Disorder network preferred.
Member of Dietitians of Canada preferred.
Knowledge of disordered eating and its effects on nutrition, body composition and metabolic parameters
Knowledge of best practices in the treatment of eating disorders including CBT-E(D), FBT and DBT
Knowledge of Intuitive Eating Principles
Experience working with individuals with a mental health diagnosis such as depression, anxiety, Borderline Personality Disorder
Experience in facilitating therapeutic groups (DBT or CBT)
Skills and competencies to quickly establish supportive, trusting relationships with patients
Demonstrated communication skills in interdisciplinary teams.
Knowledge of community and professional resources in Eating Disorders.

Date Posted:
April 18, 2024

Internal Applicants due by:
April 25, 202- In accordance with Directive #6, Halton Healthcare has implemented a COVID-19 Vaccination and Management Policy. All new hires must be fully compliant with our Policy as a condition of employment with Halton Healthcare.

Successful applicants will be required to provide proof of vaccination or proof of a documented medical exemption as part of the hiring process.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Halton Healthcare will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your accommodation needs to ensure your equal participation._
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