Dietitian (Part-time)

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 medical nutrition therapy. Responsibilities include guiding foodservice staff on therapeutic diets and participating in clinical research. The ideal candidate must have a degree in Dietetics or Nutrition with relevant certifications and at least 2 years of hospital experience. This position requires part-time availability on Mondays and Tuesdays.

Qualifications

• Degree in Dietetics OR Nutrition with Post-Graduate Diploma recognized by SNDA.
• Full Dietitian Member with SNDA or any recognized Dietetics Association.
• At least 2 years of clinical experience in hospitals.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Clinical assessment

Medical nutrition therapy

Education

Degree in Dietetics or Nutrition with Diploma

Membership with SNDA

Job description

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 6:00pm.