Dietitian

National Healthcare Group Polyclinics; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare institution in Singapore is seeking a Dietitian responsible for providing comprehensive nutrition care, including assessments and personalized treatment plans. The ideal candidate will have a background in Nutrition and Dietetics and at least 1-3 years of clinical experience. Duties include delivering patient-focused care and engaging in community education to promote healthy eating habits.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of relevant clinical experience in healthcare settings with Dietetic Services.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all phases of nutrition care including assessment and treatment planning.
• Deliver person-centred care to improve health conditions and prevent diseases.
• Participate in community and public education to promote healthy food choices.

Skills

Interest in Primary Care Dietetic work

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Ability to work independently

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Patient-focused

Local language proficiency

Education

Bachelor / Master of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics

Job description

Institution: National Healthcare Group Polyclinics

Family Group: Allied Health

What you’ll do as a Dietitian

The Dietitian in National Healthcare Group Polyclinics is responsible for all phases of nutrition care including nutrition assessment, diagnosis of dietary/nutritional problems, prescription of appropriate dietary treatments and nutrition care plans, as well as monitoring and counselling of patients in a variety of settings.

The Dietician will deliver person‑centred care to patients and their caregivers to enable them to improve their health condition(s) and prevent diseases. There will be opportunities to participate in community and public education and activities to promote healthy food choices and nutritional well‑being.

Skills crucial to success in this role

• Interest in Primary Care Dietetic work
• Resourceful, able to work independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team
• Self‑motivated with high initiative
• Demonstrate good analytical, interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced environment
• Proficient in written/spoken English with ability to speak local languages and dialects
• Patient‑focused with a genuine desire to make a difference
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
• Willingness to work at a different polyclinic location from time to time

Preferred Qualification

• Bachelor / Master of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics
• 1-3 years of relevant clinical experience in healthcare settings with Dietetic Services