Job Description

Clinical Dietitian

Temporary Part-Time (Approx. 6 Months), Non-Union

#T/25-72

The Organization:

St. Joseph's Health Centre Guelph (SJHCG) is a faith-based organization that is part of St. Joseph's Health System. We live by our CARE values: Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence, and embed person- and family-centred care throughout our 240 long-term care beds, 106 hospital beds, and a variety of outpatient and community support services. Our staff complement of approximately 700 employees is committed to contributing to a healthy, safe, and respectful environment. If you are a passionate and highly motivated individual, looking to help us advance in our mission, vision and values, we look forward to you joining our team!

The Job Summary:

The Clinical Dietitian is responsible for providing comprehensive nutritional assessment, care planning and support for residents and patients in Long Term Care and Complex Care Nursing Units. Working as part of the interdisciplinary team, the Dietitian develops individualized care plans, monitors progress and adjusts interventions to support optimal health outcomes. This role also contributes to resident safety, quality of care, and adherence to clinical standards and organizational policies.

Key Accountabilities & Success Criteria:

Assesses residents/patients, identifies problems, risk levels, plans interventions Develops a nutritional care plan for each resident according to his/her assessed needs. Documents goals or expected outcomes in the resident plan of care. Consults with members of the Interdisciplinary Team to determine nutritional needs and therapeutic diets of individual residents/patients. Assesses residents with dysphagia and makes recommendations for diet modifications Reviews and updates nutritional assessments quarterly or more frequently if required. Maintain resident/patient charts and computer data bases in regards to nutritional care. Attends resident/patient care conferences and family meetings as required. Advises residents/patients and families on nutrition related issues. Participates in development of Policies and Procedures for clinical care. Complies with patient safety programs and processes including identifying and reporting adverse events/near misses Attends and participates in appropriate safety training or education updates (ie. hand hygiene, emergency code reviews) Identifies unsafe conditions or practices and takes appropriate action to address them including reporting or removing hazards Other duties as required.

Qualifications:

Undergraduate degree in Food and Nutrition, or equivalent from an accredited University Current registration with the College of Dietitians of Ontario

Skills & Abilities:

Knowledge of Ministry of Health and Long Term Care Standards Knowledge of RAI-MDS coding and documentation Knowledge of the International Dysphagia Diet Standardization Initiative (IDDSI) recommendations Previous experience in clinical dietetics, specifically Long Term Care Computer literacy Able to work effectively as part of a team or independently Good organizational and time management skills Good communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to exercise tact & diplomacy in dealing with residents, other staff and visitors.




It's a great time to help shape how health care is delivered in Ontario. To apply to this exciting opportunity, please submit a curriculum vitae in confidence, outlining how your knowledge, experience and personal attributes are a good fit with the requirements of this position and the values of St. Joseph's Health Centre Guelph here: External Opportunities - St. Joseph's Health Centre Guelph



St. Joseph's Health Centre Guelph is an equal opportunity employer and strives for equity, inclusiveness, and diversity in all programs, facilities, and people. St. Joseph's Health Centre Guelph is committed to creating a barrier-free, accessible organization, and will work to accommodate any needs under the Accessibility for Ontario for Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application process, please contact Human Resources at

employment@sjhcg.ca

for assistance. If the applicant requires a specific accommodation because of a disability during an interview, the applicant will need to advise the hiring manager when scheduling the interview and the appropriate accommodations can be made.



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