Dietitian

Across our three hospitals and eight satellite sites, Scarborough Health Network (SHN) is shaping the future of care. Our many programs and services are designed around the needs of one of Canada’s most vibrant and diverse communities. We are home to North America’s largest nephrology program, as well as the designated cardiac care and spine centre for Scarborough and surrounding communities to the east. We are proud to be a community-affiliated teaching site for the University of Toronto and partner with a number of other universities and colleges, helping to train the next generation of health care professionals. SHN is the recipient of the Excellence in Diversity and Inclusion Award, from the Canadian College of Health Leaders, for our work led by the Organizational Development and Diversity Department on our Leading edge Communities of Inclusion, Inclusion Calendar and our innovative Health Equity Certificate programs. We are also proud to be named Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures for 2023! Learn more at shn.ca

Job Description:

Position Overview:
Reporting to the Manager of Nutrition, you will work as an active member of our interdisciplinary team. You will be responsible for providing quality nutrition care and education to inpatients on acute care units throughout the hospital. In addition, you will be required to contribute to program planning, implementation and evaluation in an interdisciplinary team concept. You will practice according to the current Standards of Practice of the College of Dietitians of Ontario, and the Policies and Procedures of the Nutrition Department and the Scarborough Health Network.

Responsibilities:
• Providing a specialty-based focus, functioning in a dietitian role demonstrating a high level of autonomy and expert skill to formulate clinical decisions and appropriately care for inpatients in an acute care setting
• Conducting screenings and client assessments to identify the need for nutrition interventions
• Providing education and counseling for patients and their families
• Acting as a resource to members of the inter-professional health care team
• Completing required documentation, including client charting, workload statistics, and quality assurance activities
• Attending clinics, client care rounds and educational sessions
• Participating in the design, implementation and evaluation of continuous quality initiatives

Requirements:
• Member of the College of Dietitians of Ontario (CDO)
• 1-2 years recent experience as a Registered Dietitian with experience in an acute care setting
• Demonstrated knowledge of clinical/nutrition guidelines appropriate for inpatients in an acute care setting
• Demonstrated ability to plan programs and develop educational materials to support nutrition education
• Demonstrated exceptional interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills and judgement when relating to patients, families, co-workers and members of the interdisciplinary team
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively within an interprofessional team and independently
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective relationships with a diverse range of people
• Demonstrated ability to organize workload and establish priorities effectively
• Demonstrated problem solving skills and ability to exercise independent judgement and to assess situations and problems efficiently and effectively
• Motivated self-directed learner, who takes initiative and seeks learning opportunities to enhance patient care and professional competence.
• Demonstrated commitment to the philosophy of patient centered care
• Demonstrates values consistent with SHN's Code of Conduct and is committed to fostering a healthy and positive work environment in accordance with Health & Safety policy and legislation
• Utilize protective equipment provided and identify and reports hazards
• Engages in ethical conduct and strives to understand and appreciate the diversity of our patient/staff population and community
• Excellent work performance and attendance

Asset:
• Membership with Dietitians of Canada
• Experience working with people from various ethno-cultural backgrounds
• Knowledge of Epic computer system, Excel and internet
• Ability to speak another language

Accommodation and Diversity Statement:
Scarborough Health Network (SHN) embraces and celebrates our community’s unique multicultural heritage and diversity. SHN is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a culture of inclusiveness and diversity reflecting our diverse patients, staff and community alike.
We are committed to fostering an environment of equity and inclusivity where every person can work and receive care safely, openly and honestly. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, nation of origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, marital or family status, belief system, or other factors related to one’s personal identity and/or values.
We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs.

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