Dietitian

ST LUKE'S HOSPITAL; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare institution in Singapore is seeking a Dietitian to assess patients' nutritional needs and provide evidence-based medical nutrition therapy in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Responsibilities include guiding foodservice staff on therapeutic diets and participating in research studies. Candidates should hold a relevant degree and have at least 2 years of clinical experience in hospital settings.

Qualifications

• Full Dietitian Member with SNDA or any recognized Dietetics Association membership.
• At least 2 years of clinical work experience in hospital settings.
• Able to work part-time, specifically on Monday, Tuesday, and Friday.

Responsibilities

• Assess nutritional needs of patients and provide evidence-based medical nutrition therapy.
• Guide foodservice staff on suitable therapeutic diets.
• Participate in research studies and review clinical care plans.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Independence

Team player

Education

Degree in Dietetics

Post-Graduate Diploma in Dietetics

Masters in Nutrition and Dietetics

Job description

Overview

This position requires the Dietitian to have the clinical skills to assess the nutritional needs of the patients, provide evidence based medical nutrition therapy (MNT) and education to the patient / care-givers, from different clinical specialties, at both the in-patient and out-patient settings.

The Dietitian will be responsible to provide guidance to foodservice staff on suitable therapeutic diets, participate in research studies within the department or in collaboration with the medical team and reviewing of clinical care plans for the different clinical specialties.

Requirements

• Degree in Dietetics OR Degree in Nutrition with Post-Graduate Diploma in Dietetics OR Masters in Nutrition and Dietetics recognized by the Singapore Nutrition and Dietetics Association (SNDA).
• Full Dietitian Member with SNDA OR any recognized Dietetics Association membership.
• At least 2 years of clinical work experience in hospital settings.
• Team player with good interpersonal and communication skills
• Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision
• Able to work part-time on Monday & Tuesday - 8:30am to 4:30pm, Friday - 8:30am to 12:30pm. Total: 18 hours per week