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Dietitian (#109-25)

North East Local Health Integration Network

Greater Sudbury, Northeastern Ontario

On-site

CAD 60,000 - 80,000

Full time

18 days ago

Job summary

A health care organization in Sudbury is seeking a full-time Dietitian to provide nutritional services and support patient health. Ideal candidates will be Registered Dietitians with experience in community care and must be proficient in both English and French. The role offers a competitive hourly rate of $43.29 to $50.00 as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.

Benefits

Defined benefit pension plan

Attractive compensation packages

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

Registered Dietitian in good standing with CDO.
Experience providing nutrition services in a healthcare setting.
Advanced proficiency in English and French.

Responsibilities

Provide dietetic and nutritional services to patients.
Assess nutritional needs and develop individual treatment goals.
Educate and counsel patients and their caregivers.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Collaboration skills

Effective communication

Listening skills

Education

Registered Dietitian certification

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)

We areOntario Health atHome, ready to serve every person in Ontario. We partner with patients andcaregivers, family physicians, hospitals, long-term care and retirement homes,service providers and Ontario Health Teams, to deliver responsive, accessible,integrated, patient-centered care.

Region: Manitoulin/Sudbury

Description:

CARE AND BE CAREDFOR – THIS IS YOUR HOME

Are you a registered Dietitian seeking a rewardingcareer that cares for others, in a professional practice that cares for you?You’re looking in the right place.

As a Dietitian (Status: Full-Time EffectiveDate: Immediately; Location: Sudbury), you are responsible for theprovision of dietetic and nutritional services to patients in order to optimizenutritional intake, promote overall health and well-being, and individualizedfood plans to meet specific nutritional, dietary, and/or functional needs.

Whether you work in our office, in thecommunity, or a health care facility – you will play a lead role in providingconnected, accessible, patient-centered care – and be supported by ourcollaborative team that includes over 9,000 regulated health care and otherprofessionals.

As a valued team member, your mission will be to help our patients behealthier at home, while you benefit from our supports for professional growth,personal wellness, and work-life balance.

What will you do?

· Respond to referrals from Care Coordinators to properly administernutritional and dietetic services to patients.

· Assess patients to identify their nutritional needs and determine patient-centeredtreatment goals.

· Provide treatment/nutritional care program and develop resources toaddress patient dietary needs and work towards achieving therapeutic goals.

· Oversee patient progress and adjust treatment programs when needed, toensure nutrition goals are addressed.

· Educate and counsel patients, their families, caregivers, and/or SDMs,regarding nutritional conditions/diseases, patient issues/concerns, and dietarystrategies to improve function, compensate for difficulties, and promotenutritional health.

· Manage service deliveries in conjunction with the Care Coordinator, theirfamilies, caregivers, and/or SDMs using all available forms of communication.

· Link patients with other in-house services or outside organizations.

· Balancepatient needs and choices with available resources, ensuring patients’ valuesand preferences are respected.

Accuratelydocument and chart patient’s assessment results, goals, treatment plans, andinterventions.

What must youhave?

· Registered Dietitian in good standing with theCollege of Dietitians of Ontario (CDO).

· Relevant experience providing nutrition anddietetic services in a community/health care environment.

· Comprehensive knowledge of dietetic services,practice methods, professional skills, nutrition principles and strategies.

· Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills tomanage service delivery in conjunction with Care Coordinators, patients, theirfamily members/caregivers, and other health care professionals.

· Good understanding of the roles of other healthcare professionals and complementary therapies.

· Knowledge of funding agencies available to assistpatients in accessing needed support services and other community resources,treatment centers, and organizations.

· Practical knowledge and understanding of pertinentlegislation.

· Comprehensive knowledge of the standards ofpractice and professional guidelines set forth by CDO.

· Ability to prioritize professional duties andmanage caseload in a time efficient manner.

· Ability to accurately complete requireddocumentation, reports, forms, and recommendations.

· Effective listening, observation, and facilitationskills.

· Ability to communicate information effectivelythrough a variety of means including meetings, reports, letters, andpresentations.

· Working knowledge of computer software (email,internet) and Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel).

· Must have valid driver’s license and access to avehicle.

· Advanced oral and written proficiency in Englishand French is essential.

We have amandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy. As a condition of employment, allemployees are required to submit proof of COVID-19 vaccination statusprior to start date.

What would give you the edge?

· Experience working with diversepatient groups, e.g., multicultural, homeless, palliative, acquired braininjury (ABI), mental health, geriatrics, pediatrics

· Experience with management ofwound care, post operative GI surgeries, motivational interviewing, diabetes,oncology, gut health, food insecurity, and chronic disease management

· Casemanagement experience or recent related community experience

· Abilityto speak French or another second language

What do we offer?

We know wellness issupported with work-life balance. In an inclusive culture committed to support your passion forcontinuouslearning, growth and innovation, we offer: ?

§ Hourly wage of $43.29 to $50.00 as per the OPSEUCollective Agreement

§ Membership in a world class defined benefitpension plan ?

French Proficiency: French required

Salary: To be discussed

Terms of Employment: Full-Time

How to Apply:

Whyjoin us?

Ifyou’re interested in driving excellence in care and service delivery , and seeking an unparalleled opportunity to lead and learn,partner and connect, care and be cared for, this is your home.

Equity, Inclusion, Diversity and Anti-Racism Commitment

Ontario Health atHome is committed to a culture ofequity, inclusion, diversity and anti-racism. We are committed to attracting,engaging and developing a workforce that reflects the diverse communities weserve. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified applicants.Accommodations for persons with disabilities required during the recruitmentprocess are available upon request.

We thank all applicants for their interest;however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Position: Dietitian (#109-25)