Job Description

Company Bio
IMAGINE a hospital where everyone is committed to excellence. We did. We are. From boardroom to bedside, we go above and beyond to offer the best and safest patient care. At North York General Hospital (NYGH), we put our patients first in everything we do. We are achieving a new standard of excellence in integrated patient-centered care and as one of Canada\'s leading community academic hospitals, we are building on our academic foundation through enhanced education, research and innovation. North York General Hospital is part of North York Toronto Health Partners, a collaborative partnership with patients, primary care, and community partners, a first- generation Ontario Health Team, driving the development of a locally integrated health system to serve the community. As part of our dynamic team, you too can stand out and be amazing! At North York General, our team is making a world of difference.
Position Summary
Dietitian, Diabetes Clinic
The Registered Dietitian is a member of the North York General inter-professional health care team. Your goal in this position is to provide safe, effective and ethical care for patients and their families. You will be responsible for nutritional care for patients in accordance with the standards of dietetic practice established by the College of Dietitians of Ontario, Dietitians of Canada and by the hospitals\xe2\x80\x99 Clinical Nutrition Services. In this exciting learning opportunity for those who are interested in obtaining their CDE, you will work and be supported by the inter-professional health care team. You are self-directed, organized and flexible to adapt to the demands of a constantly changing patient case load. You demonstrate leadership, organizational and time management skills. You are able to maintain client records and workload data in accordance with program, hospital and college standards. You have excellent interpersonal and written and verbal communication skills. You also demonstrate critical thinking skills and problem solving skills. This position supports the hospital\xe2\x80\x99s academic mandate by advancing care through teaching and learning and/or transforming care through research and innovation. This position contributes to the shared responsibility of ensuring health and safety policies are followed to provide for a healthy environment for patients, staff, physicians, volunteers and families.
On a practical level, you will

• On a practical level, you will:
• Provide client-centred assessments of emotional, physical, cognitive and social needs and capabilities of patients as well as their families
• Provide self-management directed care to patients with diabetes and their families/caregivers
• Take on a leadership in developing and participating in centre-specific, as well as corporate patient care initiatives related to diabetes
• Prepare dietetic nutritional plans of care that meet patient needs in collaboration with the inter-professional teams
• Chart written assessments and progress notes on patient health records; monitor, reassess and evaluate for optimal outcomes, which are communicated to other health care team members, as required
• Recommend and interpret therapeutic diet prescriptions/nutrition support orders by utilizing best practice guidelines
• Advocate for the patient/family and community to ensure the patients\xe2\x80\x99 rights are recognized and appropriate services are created/provided in collaboration with the inter professional team
• Formulate and facilitate the discharge plan with patient, family, and health care team utilizing appropriate community resources; recognizing current needs, strengths, and limitations of patient and family resources
• Participate in medical team meetings and inter-professional rounds, and acting as a liaison and resource person for all staff. Counsel individuals and groups in normal and therapeutic nutrition programs

Support the education program for dietetic interns by directing, supervising and evaluating their performance

• Maintain excellent knowledge of and close liaison with hospital & community resources, i.e., Community Care Access Centre, Social Assistance, Ontario Disability program, Drug Programs, etc.
• Promote best practice and evidenced-based care through the implementation of initiatives aligned with the organization\xe2\x80\x99s strategic direction. Support in the development of program/unit goals, objectives, policies, procedures and quality assurance programs
• Participate in continuing education activities for self, peers and members of the inter-professional health care team
• Attend and actively participate in Clinical Nutrition Professional Advisory Committee meetings and provide Clinical Nutrition representation on corporate/unit committees, as required

Qualifications

• Successful completion of a Foods & Nutrition program accredited by the Partnership for Dietetic Education and Practice (PDEP) or the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) or Education equivalent to an Accredited Foods & Nutrition (Dietetics) Program
• Successful completion of an internship or practicum program or a graduate program that is accredited by the Partnership for Dietetic Education and Practice or completion of an internship or practicum that is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics, or an Accredited Practicing Dietitian in good standing with the Dietitians of Association of Australia or completion of the Internationally Educated Dietitians Pre-registration program at Ryerson University
• Registered member, in good standing, of the College of Dietitians of Ontario
• Certified Diabetes Educator preferred (candidates without CDE, will have limited scope related to insulin adjustment)
• Minimum 2-5 years recent outpatient clinical experience and expertise in diabetes management and education with a focus in specialized and complex diabetes care, e.g., GDM, Pregnancy, Type 1 Diabetes, Insulin Pump Management
• Certified Insulin Pump Trainer preferred
• Experience in Paediatric Diabetes Management preferred
• Membership with Dietitians of Canada preferred
• 2 years\xe2\x80\x99 experience in complex nutrition support preferred
• Current teaching experience and counseling background
• Current experience with electronic documentation along with computer proficiency
• Current knowledge of normal and therapeutic nutrition, enteral feeds and TPN
• Bilingualism in French/English an asset

What We Offer
Working at NYGH means working with a dynamic team of fellow healthcare providers, staff, and volunteers in one of Canada\xe2\x80\x99s leading hospitals. Please note, this posting is in conjunction with J0523-1407 Full-Time Temporary, Dietitian. This role will consist of Full-Time Temporary hours of work from your start date to September 8, 2023. However, the Hospital reserves the right to lengthen or shorten this contract, and will endeavor to provide you with as much notice as possible. Upon completion of this assignment, you will be transferred to a Casual role. This is a Part time unscheduled position with 8 hour days and evening shifts in the Diabetes Clinic. We offer a highly competitive total compensation package which includes pay in lieu of benefits, vacation pay and the opportunity to join the Hospital Pension Plan.

FOR EXTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY: As a condition of employment, you are required to submit proof of COVID-19 vaccination to the Hospital\xe2\x80\x99s Occupational Health and Safety department.
How to Apply

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Closing Statement

At North York General, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible environment. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live, including those with disabilities. North York General is committed to providing accommodations in all parts of the hiring process. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.