Job Description

REGISTERED DIETITIAN - A1 Aqua Palliative & A2 West Complex Continuing Care - MRHH

Permanent Part- Time

The Registered Dietitian is responsible for the provision of nutritional care for patients as established by the College of Dietitians of Ontario and the hospitals\xe2\x80\x99 standards of nutrition care. The Registered Dietitian actively participates within the healthcare team and collaborates with other Registered Dietitians to ensure effective and current dietetic practice and achieve excellence in patient care.

What must you have?

• Current Registration and in good standing with the College of Dietitians of Ontario.
• Graduate of a recognized university program (majoring in food and nutrition) and successful completion of a Dietetic Internship or Practicum.
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certificate.
• Ability to work with patients on an individual basis and providing an educational group
• Ability to work with an interdisciplinary team to provide holistic treatment

What else do you bring?

• Able to discern relevant information to make effective judgments and decisions to manage care.
• Demonstrates ability to provide comprehensive assessment and nutritional care planning in the inpatient setting.
• Demonstrates ability to provide individual or group nutrition counseling
• Demonstrates Mackenzie Health\xe2\x80\x99s Core and Professional Competencies
• Demonstrates strong organizational skills
• Possess strong conflict management skills
• Demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills
• Proven ability to work in a computerized healthcare environment
• Demonstrates excellent written and verbal English skills
• Ability to function independently as well as collaborate with the healthcare team
• Ensures and maintains patient confidentiality
• Proven attendance record.
• Demonstrates understanding and complies with patient and staff safety policies and procedures that foster a safe and inclusive environment for all.
• Ability to perform the essential duties of the job.
• Effectively uses empathy in interactions with others.
• Demonstrates behaviours consistent with Mackenzie Health\xe2\x80\x99s Commitment to Caring.
• Models behaviour that is aligned with the values of Mackenzie Health \xe2\x80\x93 Excellence, Leadership and Empathy.
• Commitment to providing an exceptional experience for staff and clients within a challenging and exciting health care environment.

Preferably, your profile also includes:

• Two (2) years clinical experience
• Previous experience with oncology and palliative patient populations
• Strong experience with TPN and Enteral nutrition
• Ability to speak a second language

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*You may be required to work at any site of Mackenzie Health

FOR EXTERNAL APPLICANTS: As a condition of employment, you are required to submit proof of full COVID-19 vaccination to Mackenzie Health\'s Occupational Health and Safety department.

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