Dietitian

KEY FUNCTION: 

Deliver nutrition therapy and provide services based on standards of quality and evidence-based practice to Outpatient Pediatric Services including, Pediatric Obesity, Hyperlipidemia, Feeding, Complex Care, Diabetes and Nutritional Counselling Clinics.

REPORTING:     

Under the general direction of the Clinical Manager, Pediatric Outpatient Services.

DUTIES:

1. Collect and interpret patient health information.
2. Determine level of nutrition risk and prioritize caseload according to standards of care.
3. Formulate a nutrition care plan with the support of the patient and family.
4. Provide nutritional counseling and education on therapeutic diets related to the patient’s surgical condition and medical history.
5. Work in collaboration with the food service department to adjust food items provided to the patient to ensure they are clinically indicated.  
6. Calculate nutrition need based on anthropometric data, previous and current medical history, blood work and other pertinent information.
7. Design appropriate and safe enteral and parenteral nutrition care plans to meet the individual needs of the patient; monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of the nutrition interventions and adjust the care plan accordingly.
8. Design appropriate and safe nutrition care plan to address failure to thrive diagnosis and eating disorders across all age ranges.
9. Provide educational workshops to pediatric patients, their siblings and parents/guardians.
10. Participate in onboarding, training and mentorship of new dietitian staff as required.
11. Participate in the Dietetic Practicum Program through the Northern Ontario School of Medicine by preceptoring dietetic learners as required.
12. Determine and align improvement projects with HSN’s Strategic Plan; monitor and adjust to achieve goal outcomes as requested.
13. Participate in education and training specific to current, relevant federal and provincial health and safety legislation, standards and guidelines.
14. Educate and promote health, safety and wellness in the work place.
15. Represent the department or program or profession on various committees and in meetings as required.
16. Perform other duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION AND TRAINING: 

1. Minimum of a four (4) year Bachelor’s Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics, from an accredited university.
2. Current Certificate of Registration in good standing with the College of Dietitians of Ontario is required.
3. Successful completion of a Dietetic Internship Program is required.
4. Ministry of Labour “Worker Health and Safety Awareness in 4 Steps” training certificate is required.

EXPERIENCE: 

1. Minimum of two (2) years’ experience working in a hospital setting or other similar health care environment.
2. Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in pediatric nutrition care.
3. Minimum of one (1) year experience working with pediatric diabetes.
4. Experience in providing enteral and parenteral nutrition support is preferred.
5. Experience working with children across all age ranges from pre-term to adolescents is preferred.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES: 

1. Demonstrated knowledge of pediatric obesity including evidence-based treatment approaches and familiarity with the Health at Every Size (HAES) framework.
2. Proficiency in managing pediatric diabetes (i.e. carbohydrate counting, nutrition therapy, and current treatment modalities).
3. Demonstrated strong knowledge of hyperlipidemia in children and evidence-based dietary interventions to support lipid management.
4. Demonstrated knowledge of the nutrition care process (i.e. nutrition assessment, diagnosis, intervention and monitoring and evaluation).
5. Demonstrated client-centered, individual counselling skills for for children, adolescents and caregivers.
6. Demonstrated in-depth knowledge of pediatric, neonatal, enteral and parenteral nutrition.
7. Demonstrated proficiency in calculating daily nutrition requirements (i.e. macro-and-micro-nutrients) and assessing adequacy of food intake for pediatric patients.
8. Demonstrated knowledge of medical terminology including surgical terminology.
9. Demonstrated knowledge of refeeding syndrome and strategies to manage the risk.
10. Demonstrated knowledge of therapeutic diets (e.g. dysphagia diet).
11. Demonstrated knowledge of eating disorders and appropriate treatment plans.
12. Demonstrated ability to provide educational workshops and therapeutic group sessions.
13. Demonstrated ability to collaborate with organizational and community partners to provide coordinated care.
14. Demonstrated expertise in food literacy, with the ability to effectively teach nutrition skills and concepts.
15. Demonstrated training, experience or utilization of quality improvement methodology for process improvement.
16. Demonstrated ability to independently identify issues, plan improvements, measure success and continue improvement.
17. Demonstrated excellent computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office software (e.g. Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook) and patient information systems.
18. Demonstrated superior interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
19. Demonstrated effective time management and organizational skills with the ability to organize and prioritize as required.
20. Demonstrated discretion and maturity when handling confidential information.
21. Demonstrated commitment to the safety of co-workers and patients.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY: 

1. Successful Vulnerable Sector Check is required.
2. Proven ability to work independently and in a team environment.
3. Demonstrated ability to work effectively as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
4. Demonstrated ability to perform with minimal supervision; to prioritize duties.
5. Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development.
6. Demonstrated professionalism in dealing with confidential and sensitive issues.
7. Demonstrated positive work record and good attendance record.
8. Ability to meet the physical and sensory demands of the job.
9. Ability to travel between local sites.

OTHER: 

1. Bilingualism is required.

Selection Process:  Candidates will be selected for this position on the basis of their skill, ability, experience and qualifications as identified in the resume and completed Application Form submitted. The Hospital reserves the right to conduct a formal interview where required. This posting is for an existing vacancy. 
 

Health Sciences North is committed to providing accommodations to applicants with disabilities to enable their participation in the recruitment, assessment, selection and hiring stages of employment.

HSN THANKS ALL APPLICANTS.
ONLY THOSE SELECTED FOR INTERVIEWS WILL BE CONTACTED.
WE WILL NOT ACCEPT APPLICATIONS AFTER THE CLOSING DATE AND TIME.