Clinical Dietitian

Oak Valley Health; Uxbridge; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading community healthcare organization in Ontario is looking for a Clinical Dietitian to join their interprofessional team. In this role, you will be responsible for conducting nutritional assessments and coordinating care for adult patients in acute settings. Ideal candidates should have a membership with the College of Dietitians of Ontario, a strong background in clinical dietetics, and excellent communication skills. This position also requires a commitment to improving patient care standards and ensuring safe transitions from hospital to home.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years clinical experience in nutrition care.
• Strong skills with pediatric and NIC populations required.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for nutritional assessment and care plan implementation.
• Provide acute nutrition assessment and treatment.
• Bridge patient transition from hospital to home.

Skills

Clinical dietetics

Excellent communication skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

College of Dietitians of Ontario membership

Dietitians of Canada membership (preferred)

CNSC designation

Tools

EMR charting systems

CBORD

Job description

Overview

Please Note: If you are a current Oak Valley Health employee, apply to this job via the internal Workday application.

Land Acknowledgement

Oak Valley Health is honoured to provide care on the traditional and treaty territory of the Anishinaabeg, and acknowledge our closest Indigenous communities, the Chippewas of Georgina Island and the Mississaugas of Scugog Island. The land is encompassed within Treaty 13, Treaty 20, and the Williams Treaty.

Today, this area is home to many diverse Indigenous Peoples, and we acknowledge the health disparities and barriers Indigenous Peoples face in accessing care. To support true healing, we are committed to understanding these challenges, learning from Indigenous knowledge, and taking action together to improve safe and equitable health care for current and future generations.

Who You Are

• You encompass Oak Valley Health’s core values and live the words of respect, trust, commitment, compassion and courage
• You are a patient and/or client centered individual who performs at an exemplary standard
• You are a team player with excellent communication, critical thinking and prioritization skills

What We Are Looking For

As a member of our interprofessional team, you will be responsible for the nutritional assessment, care plan implementation and evaluation for a variety of acute and subacute adult patient populations at Markham Stouffville Hospital\'s Markham site and RCC site. You will utilize your sound knowledge in clinical dietetics to meet patient/family needs while delivering the highest standard of evidence-based care. Your excellent clinical leadership skills will assist you in working with both the interprofessional and Clinical Dietitian teams. You will utilize your excellent knowledge of best-practices in nutrition care to provide acute nutrition assessment, treatment, coordination of nutrition care services to bridge your patient\'s transition from hospital to home and effectively contribute to quality improvement.

What You Bring To The Role

• Current membership in the College of Dietitians of Ontario, in good standing
• Membership with Dietitians of Canada (DC), preferred
• CNSC designation is an asset
• A minimum of 2 years clinical experience in nutrition care support of adult patient population in an acute care setting
• Strong skills within the paediatric and NIC population required
• Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development and evidence-based practice
• Excellent assessment, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated excellence in verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated competency with EMR charting systems, CBORD, and associated computer skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a interprofessional team
• Access to own transportation to travel in between sites
• Demonstrated good attendance and performance records with the ability to maintain these same standards
• Demonstrates a commitment to a healthy and safe workplace for self and others (staff, patients, families, etc.) by taking all reasonable precautions and working in compliance with hospital related policies, health and safety legislation and best practices and completing relevant mandatory education as required

Work Schedule

7.5 hours/2 days week

Please note schedules may change due to operational needs.

Compensation

OPCOM07

Range $41.61 - $52.99

Who We Are

Oak Valley Health is one of Ontario’s leading community healthcare organizations. Across our two hospital sites (Markham and Uxbridge) a Reactivation Care Centre (RCC), a Community Health Centre (CHC), and Hospital-to-Home programs, we provide high quality, patient-centred care to more than 468,000 patients each year. We offer diagnostic and emergency services, and deliver clinical programs in acute care medicine and surgery, addictions and mental health, and childbirth and children’s services. We are also proud to be part of the Eastern York Region North Durham Ontario Health Team (OHT).

Our 542 physicians, 35 midwives, over 3,000 staff and 1,000 volunteers serve patients and families with an Honoured to Care mindset, and are focused on delivering an extraordinary patient experience to the residents of Markham, Whitchurch-Stouffville, Uxbridge and beyond. We are dedicated to providing access to the right care, at the right time, in the right place by the right people and at the right cost.

Oak Valley Health Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging statement

Oak Valley Health takes pride in serving some of Canada’s most diverse communities. We are committed to fostering an environment of equity and inclusivity where every person can work and receive care safely, openly and honestly. All qualified applicants will receive consideration and we encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, members of LGBTQ2+ communities, members of racialized groups, persons with disabilities, and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of Oak Valley Health. Furthermore, Oak Valley Health is committed to meeting the needs of all individuals in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Should you require accommodations during the recruitment and selection process, please contact Human Resources.

We are honoured to be recognized as one of Forbes Canada\'s Best Employers for Diversity. We ranked within the top 150 organizations across the country. Learn more about our commitment to EDIB.