Job Description

Job Title: Registered Dietitian - Paediatric Services - Diabetes & Bariatric Services

Department: Paeds/NICU

Job Type: Temporary Full Time

Approximate End Date: May 4, 2025

Job Category: Healthcare Professional

Open Positions: 1

Date Posted: September 18, 2023

Closing Date: September 24, 2023

Salary: $35.44 - $45.18/Hour

Hours of Work:

37.5

Orillia Soldiers\' Memorial Hospital (OSMH) is located in the City of Orillia - a beautiful community nestled along the shores of Lake Simcoe and Lake Couchiching. Orillia offers an environment where a health work/life balance is easy to achieve as exceptional urban amenities, natural resources, points of interest, and recreational opportunities abound.

People have always been OSMH\'s greatest strength. Our committed team has helped our community for over a century. We offer an environment where each individual works interdependently towards common goals: we value Trust, Courage and Teamwork. We are an organization where individuals\' contributions are valued and there are many opportunities for personal growth and development.

Position Summary

Under indirect supervision, and working as part of an interdisciplinary team, the Registered Dietitian is responsible for providing high quality professional nutritional care and counseling to assigned patients, consistent with the philosophy of Orillia Soldiers\' Memorial Hospital.

The Registered Dietitian is responsible for providing comprehensive nutritional therapy to patients and their families through education, guidance, and counseling. In addition, the Dietitian is required to contribute to program planning, implementation and evaluation in a multidisciplinary team concept.

The Bariatric Program (CHAT) focuses on strategies to empower families to eat well, be active and feel good. The Diabetes Program focuses on strategies to coach and mentor families to manage glycemic control through medication, healthy eating, activity and stress management. Together both of these programs support a strength based approach to nutrition.

The Paediatrics Diabetes and Bariatric Centre will work with a targeted population of First Nations individuals up to an including age eighteen (18).

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Manages Nutrition Care:

• Assessing individual needs and extent of nutrition care required.
• Planning, implementing, monitoring and evaluating nutrition care provided.
• Promoting self-care by encouraging a sense of responsibility and promoting a positive attitude towards the acceptance of diabetes.
• Collaborating with other team members and/or outside agencies contributing to a total client care approach to diabetes management.
• Educating and counseling clients/families individually and in groups to assess relevant information and formulate a nutrition-care plan.
• Establishing goal oriented treatment interventions.
• Documenting care and treatment plans in the health record and to the referring physician/agency as necessary
• Using Family Based education principles throughout the education process.

Manages Resources, Systems and Change:

• Familiarizing self with philosophy, policies, standards, goals, and objectives of the Hospital and the PDEC.
• Participating in the development of the PDEC\'s mission and short and long term goals and objectives.
• Participating in the development and implementation of the PDEC\'s policies and procedures.
• Striving to improve the program\'s efficiency and effectiveness through creative thought and innovation.
• Using reliable and up to date nutrition education resources, and if need be, developing and distributing nutrition specific educational materials.
• Carrying out a needs assessment, developing, implementing, and evaluating the teaching plans and educational material.
• Providing direction and instruction to students and evaluating their performance as required.
• Participating in workload measurement.
• Providing input into recruitment of dietitians.

Communication:

• Collaborating with other health care agencies/professionals regarding current diabetes management practices.
• Providing nutritional consultative support to health professionals, dietetic interns, community groups, government, media and individuals
• Maintaining strict confidence concerning clients\' medical and personal information.
• Consulting with the referring physician and/or the PDEC Medical Director on matters relating directly to the medical management of diabetes and direct client care issues.
• Providing workshops and in-services to other health professionals, other institutions, and the community
• Acting as a consultant to health professionals and the public on diabetes management issues.
• Attending and participating in departmental and Ontario Bariatric Network meetings (OPBN) and Provincial Council for Maternal and Child Health (PCMCH) meetings as required.
• Increasing public awareness in relation to nutrition/healthy living through public displays, seminars and liaison with other service providers.
• Acting as a resource within the FHT on nutrition related issues.

Professional Self Development:

• Maintaining Diabetes Educator Certification and license with the College of Dietitians of Ontario. Consider membership with Dietitians of Canada.
• Maintaining Bariatric Educator Certification under Obesity Canada.
• Attending appropriate workshops, professional conferences, in-services and participate in e-learning, journal and literature reviews as required to update knowledge and skills pertaining to diabetes/bariatric education and management.
• Interpreting, evaluating and applying current research.
• Developing and documenting continuing education plans and activities.
• Participating on committees and in clinical projects/studies as required.
• Liaising with other health professionals.

Performs other duties as may be assigned by the Program Manager and Director.

Qualifications

Education:

• Completion of a Bachelors Degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or related field and a graduate of an Accredited Dietetic Internship program required.
• Current member of the Ontario College of Dietitians required.
• Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) status preferred/achieved within 1 year of employment
• Certified Bariatric Educator (CBE) status preferred/achieved within 1 year of employment
• Membership in the Dietitians of Canada considered an asset.

Experience:

• Experience with Diabetes Education preferred.
• Minimum of two (2) years\' experience working within a Paediatrics setting.
• Experience with electronic medical records system is an asset.
• Experience with group education, presentation and public speaking.

Competencies:

• Demonstrated knowledge of chronic disease prevention and management.
• Knowledge of insulin therapy, to include MDI, CSII, and continuous glucose monitoring systems. Will be required to obtain and maintain insulin adjustment competency and medication dispensing certification requirements.
• Demonstrated computer literacy with some advanced computer skills.
• Demonstrated strong communication skills in English, both written and verbal.
• Demonstrated ability to organize, prioritize and multi task efficiently.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and work in a highly professional manner.
• Demonstrated ability to educate, facilitate and present information clearly and precisely.
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver individual and group counseling in French is an asset.

Other:

• Must have a valid driver\'s license and a reliable vehicle to provide client care / services off-site
• Demonstrates commitment to professional and personal growth and development through continuing education programs.

Our Employees Enjoy

• a professional practice environment
• a collaborative atmosphere with emphasis on teamwork
• wellness initiatives
• continuing education grants
• employee recognition and assistance programs
• a competitive salary and benefits package
• equal opportunities for growth and development

Employment Equity

OSMH is committed to diversity and equity in the workplace and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, including women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S persons and others who may contribute to a diverse workplace.

Accomodation in the Workplace

Orillia Soldiers\' Memorial Hospital is a respectful, caring, and inclusive workplace. We are committed to championing accessibility, diversity, equal opportunity and maintaining a barrier-free selection process for job applicants. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process providing the applicant has met the requirements for the open position. Applicants need to make their requirements known to the Human Resources department when contacted. All requests are handled confidentially.

Health & Safety Responsibilities

OSMH is committed to providing a safe, healthy and supportive working environment by treating team members and patients with compassion accountability respect and engagement.

All team members must adhere to OSMH\'s Occupational Health and Safety policies, procedures and protocols, as well as the duties of workers as stipulated in the Occupational Health and Safety Act.

Team members must be able to perform all bona fide and essential duties of the position which may include cognitive and physical demands.

As a condition of employment, new employees are required to complete an employment health assessment and must be cleared by the Occupational Health and Safety Team prior to orientation.

As a condition of employment, you are required to submit proof of COVID-19 vaccination to the Hospital\'s Occupational Health and Safety department.

OSMH is a minimal fragrance workplace. We kindly ask all applicants to refrain from using scented products should they have the occasion to interview with the hospital. As a condition of employment OSMH requires professional references, verification of academic training, professional accreditation and evidence of course completion. It is also a condition of employment that all new employees will be required to present an original vulnerable sector check within 90 days of commencing employment and must sign an Offense Declaration upon receipt of an offer of employment.

If you are interested in joining our team, please apply online before 11:59 pm on the posting close date. Incomplete submissions will not be considered. We thank all applicants, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Orillia Soldiers\' Memorial Hospital