Job Description

Registered Dietitian

Department:

Clinical Nutrition

Position Number:

50061978

Hours of Work:

Casual Position; Days

Pay Band:

$42.95-$54.78

Union:

OPSEU 4106 Non-Central

Location:

Kingston General Hospital Site

DESCRIPTION:

Member of the health care team responsible for provision of nutrition care to patients who are identified as nutrition care priorities.



Within this role the employee is accountable for contributing to the delivery of the KHSC strategy. As an employee, one must demonstrate an awareness of and be responsible for actively promoting and supporting patient and family centered engagement and care in all we do.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES

Patient Care Responsibilities

Eligible for College of Dietitians of Ontario (CDO) membership and practice within the professional, legal, and ethical standards outlined for Dietitians in Canada. Provide nutritional care to patients who have been referred and/or, in an inpatient setting, screened as moderate - high nutritional risk. This would include assessment, development of a nutrition care/education plan, implementation, documentation, monitoring, and altering nutrition care plan as needed. Act as a consultant in normal and therapeutic nutrition in specific areas of practice, ensuring that patients/clients receive appropriate nutrition care. Comply with organizational, program, and departmental policies and procedures and standards of care. Take responsibility to ensure that practice is evidence based and patient centered. Use effective communication and counseling skills to ensure patient and caregivers are informed of the nature and possible effects of the nutritional intervention. Document accurately and efficiently within the patient's medical record. Provide direction and supervision to the dietetic technicians participating in the care of moderate-high nutritional risk patients.

Program and Departmental Responsibilities

Attend monthly practice council meetings Attend and/or present at monthly practice education sessions Support the advancement and dissemination of nutrition related knowledge and skills through participation in program specific and/or corporate wide interprofessional or student education Participate in program specific nutrition research activities Participate in program specific staff meetings Participate as an active member of the health care team through inter professional patient care rounds, quality and continuous improvement and evaluation activities Act as a clinical nutrition representative on program specific clinical practice teams, committees, and working groups Participate in clinical nutrition and food service quality assurance/improvement activities, such as: evaluation of food quality, patient care projects, menu planning or modifying, and nutrition standards of care, etc

Organizational Responsibilities

Complete workload measurement statistics, program hours, and time sheets Complete KGH Learning Management System corporate training courses as assigned Act as clinical nutrition representative on corporate committees and project teams

Educational/Professional Responsibilities

Maintain a high standard of personal competence through continued education and an ongoing critical evaluation of professional experiences Support others in the pursuit of professional goals and life long learning by providing education, direction, and mentorship to dietetic technicians, dietitians, interdisciplinary staff and students Support training and education of future members of the profession by mentoring dietetic interns Maintain/develop knowledge and skills in assigned patient care area(s) Maintain competency relevant medical directives and delegations



Note: A complete job description is available in People Services on Watkins 4

EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

College of Dietitians of Ontario approved academic preparation from an accredited Canadian university program in foods & nutrition or equivalent and practical training in an accredited practical program in Canada or equivalent. Must be eligible for membership with the College of Dietitians of Ontario. One (1) year recent related clinical work experience in an acute care setting preferred Eligibility for Diabetes Educator Certification an asset Excellent communication and time management skills Excellent interpersonal skills Ability to cope with fast paced situations in patient care areas Proficient with computer applications e.g. Excel, Word, Windows, Internet. Able to work independently and efficiently Able to prioritize tasks and be flexible Proven ability to attend work regularly. Satisfactory criminal reference check and vulnerable sector search required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The applicant must meet the physical demands of the position.

KHSC is located on the ancestral lands and waters of the Anishinaabeg and Haudenosaunee and serves a wider geographical area that encompasses many Indigenous communities including Tyendinaga, Katarokwi, as well as communities within the Weeneebayko Area Health Authority. As we partner in care, discovery, and learning to achieve better health outcomes for our communities, KHSC is committed to actively advocating for and acting upon the Truth and Reconciliation Committee's Calls to Action on Health.

KHSC is committed to recruitment practices that support and contribute to building a respectful, diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome all applications from women, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, Indigenous Peoples, persons in the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, and members of other equity deserving groups.

We thank all applicants, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Kingston Health Sciences Centre is committed to inclusive and accessible employment practices. If you require an accommodation to fully participate in the hiring process, please notify the Recruitment Team.