Registered Dietitian, Temporary Part Time, Logistics & Nutrition Services

Providence Care; Kingston; On-site; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Kingston is seeking a Registered Dietitian for a temporary part-time position. The successful candidate will provide nutritional assessment and counseling to in-patients and out-patients while working within a multidisciplinary team to enhance client care and implement educational programs.

Benefits

Competitive salaries with benefits & vacation in lieu

Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)

Comprehensive orientation for new hires

Employee & Family Assistance Program

Opportunities for education, mentorship, and bursaries

Qualifications

• Minimum one year experience as a clinical dietitian in a mental health or chronic care setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nutrition care and education for individuals and groups.
• Screen clients' nutritional status and develop appropriate care plans and interventions.
• Monitor clients' nutritional status and counsel families on nutritional requirements.

Skills

Nutritional Assessment

Client Counseling

Care Program Development

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Nutrition

Completion of recognized internship program

Registration with the College of Dietitians of Ontario

Membership in Dietitians of Canada

Job description

Job Code:

17010

Status

: Temporary Part Time (up to 18 months)

Location

: Providence Care Hospital

Union

: OPSEU 4104 Paramedical

Wage

: $39.17 - $50.77

Posting Period

: Posted Until Filled

The Registered Dietitian serves as the representative in client care nutritional activities. The Dietitian will provide direct nutritional assessment and counseling to both in-patients and out-patients and assume responsibility for dietary program development and consultation, reassessing priorities quarterly to meet evolving needs of mental health clients. The Dietitian participates as a member of the inter-professional team to develop and implement programs such as cooking groups, staff workshops, and initiatives to prevent chronic diseases and obesity among clients.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nutrition or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience
• Completion of recognized internship program
• Registration with the College of Dietitians of Ontario
• Membership in Dietitians of Canada (preferred)
• Minimum one year experience as a clinical dietitian in a mental health or chronic care setting (preferred)

Position Duties & Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nutrition care and education for individuals and groups
• Screen clients' nutritional status and develop appropriate care plans and interventions
• Assess laboratory values and other medical data related to nutritional status
• Monitor clients' nutritional status
• Counsel clients and/or families or caregivers on nutritional requirements
• Provide guidance and consult with other healthcare professionals
• Develop and deliver educational programs for hospital staff as needed

Why Work At Providence Care Hospital

• Specialized sub-acute care including rehabilitation, mental health, complex medical management, and palliative care
• A hospital committed to excellence in care, education, and research
• People-centered approach to care delivery
• Competitive salaries with benefits & vacation in lieu
• Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
• State-of-the-art facilities with on-site parking
• On-site café and cafeteria
• Comprehensive orientation for new hires
• Focus on a healthy workplace and quality culture
• Employee & Family Assistance Program
• Opportunities for education, mentorship, and bursaries
• Affiliated with Queen’s University, St. Lawrence College, and other academic institutions
• Located near Lake Ontario with parks and walking trails