- Provide patient-centred assessments of emotional, physical, cognitive and social needs and capabilities of patients as well as their families
- Prepare nutritional care plans that meet patient needs in collaboration with the inter-professional teams
- Document 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 implement 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 therapeutic diet education
- Support the education program for nutrition students by precepting clinical rotations and evaluating them according to the ICDEP competencies
- Maintain excellent knowledge of hospital & community resources, i.e., Home and Community Care Support Services, 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 4-year degree in human nutrition and dietetics from a university program accredited by the Partnership for Dietetic Education and Practice (PDEP) or recognized equivalent
- Successful completion of an accredited dietetic internship or equivalent supervised practical training
- Member in good standing with the College of Dietitians of Ontario (CDO)
- 1 year related clinical experience in acute care hospital
- Membership with Dietitians of Canada preferred
- Current experience with electronic documentation along with computer proficiency
- Current knowledge of normal and therapeutic nutrition, enteral nutrition and TPN
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Dietitian, Cancer Care, C - Toronto, Canada - North York General Hospital
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Job Description
Dietitian, Cancer Care, C (JCompany Bio
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.
Position Summary
Dietitian, Cancer Care
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. You are able to work independently as well as collaboratively within an 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 staff, physicians, volunteers, learners, patients and families.
On a practical level, you will
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 Part-Time Casual position with 8 hour shifts , days shifts in the Cancer Care unit We offer a highly competitive total compensation package which includes pay in lieu of benefits, vacation pay and the opportunity to join the Hospital Pension Plan.
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.