Dietitian - Casual

Posted
Public Applications Accepted
Clinical Dietitian
Allied Health
Yes Term Casual Pay $39.15 - $50.77 per the OPSEU Collective Agreement
At Northumberland Hills Hospital (NHH), our shared purpose is People First, and our core values of Integrity ,
Quality ,
We remain committed to sustaining an experienced workforce that reflects Northumberland Hills Hospital’s dedication to recognising everyone’s contributions and respecting everyone’s dignity, unique experience, and potential.

EQUITY AND ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT

Northumberland Hills Hospital remains respectful of all protected rights, in line with the grounds laid out by the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC) and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we welcome applications from all qualified applicants and inerests from racialized persons/persons of colour, Indigenous People of North America, women, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S+ persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.
Located approximately 100 kilometres east of Toronto, NHH is a vibrant community hospital delivering a broad range of acute, post-acute, outpatient and diagnostic services. Directly serving a growing population of more than 60,000 residents spread across a mix of urban and rural settings, NHH directly employs approximately 750 people and relies on the additional support provided by a highly engaged and supportive network of physicians, midwives and volunteers.
Reporting to the Clinical Manager Allied Health, the Clinical Dietitian will enact full scope of practice in the delivery of dietetic services that promote patient safety, quality, and patient centered care in accordance with patient/client needs and in line with established organizational standards, policies and procedures.
provide consultation to outpatients when urgent nutritional care is required; develop and implement nutrition care plans; evaluate the effectiveness of nutrition interventions through patient observation, review of relevant lab work, and discussion with the patient or interdisciplinary team; adjust care plans as required.
Counsel and educate patients, utilizing clinical information obtained from patients, family members, healthcare team, and patient chart
Act as a resource to provide nutrition education to chemotherapy outpatients as needed
seek opportunities to promote best practices in diabetes care at NHH
Collaborate in the provision of parenteral nutrition (TPN) for hospital inpatients
Maintain records as required by the Hospital and The College of Dietitians of Ontario
Participate in interprofessional patient care rounds throughout the hospital
Participate in the development and review of clinical practice guidelines, clinical pathways, pre-printed order sets, and medical directives
Develop nutrition education materials and contribute to other quality initiatives including program and departmental strategic planning
Act as a resource to members of the interprofessional team in the provision of nutrition and diet information; Act as a resource to Nutrition Services staff; support departmental guidelines for food selection and menu modification; participate in Nutrition Services initiatives such as menu revisions, enteral contracts and nutrition audits
Participate in nutrition-related research projects; serve as a preceptor for students or dietetic interns
Registered Dietitian with the College of Dietitians of Ontario
Recent experience in an acute care hospital setting required
Demonstrated competency in dysphagia management and able to perform bedside swallowing assessments, with evaluation by Speech Language Pathologist at NHH is an asset
Demonstrated competency in Critical Care Nutrition required
Additionally, to the above, successful applicants are also required to complete the Health Care Worker Health review process which includes providing an up-to-date immunization record to ensure compliance with the Ontario Hospital Association Communicable Diseases Surveillance Protocols within the first thirty (30) days of employment. Northumberland Hills Hospital operates a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy for all staff.
Northumberland Hills Hospital may choose to conduct parts/all the hiring process virtually. When attending the hospital kindly refrain from wearing strongly scented fragrances.