The Dietitian is responsible for provision of direct patient services, including consultation, assessment and education as well as ensuring clinical nutrition services are meeting the needs of the Bariatric Clinic clients. The Dietitian will screen and classify nutritional risk and/or risk for malnutrition according to pre-established criteria. Provide consultative and education services to patients, physicians, learners, other health care providers and the public. The purpose of the Registered Dietitian's job is to reduce nutrition related complications that impact hospital length of stay, morbidity, mortality and/or progression of an acute or chronic medical condition. They are responsible for participation in departmental, hospital and educational activities, which are supportive of professional and corporate objectives. The Dietitian will participate in the development and/or updating of content delivered to the patients within the BCOE. They adhere to professional obligations as. The Dietitian is responsible for delivery of care consistent with the vision and values of the hospital and the standards of relevant professional organizations. The incumbent must comply with the Occupational Health and Safety standards for the hospital and is proactive in promoting a safe work environment.

Qualifications Experience in Bariatric clinical nutrition required, preferable 1-3 years.

Ability to work effectively as a member of an interdisciplinary health care team

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Effective time management skills

Commitment to standards of excellence and accountability

Compliance with the Professional Standards for Dietitians in Canada and Clinical Practice Guidelines to ensure delivery of high quality care to patients

Ability to utilize best practice guidelines for nutrition assessment and nutrition diagnosis

Utilization of excellent patient-centered skills to provide and facilitate an effective dietetic service

Proficiency in French language is considered an asset

Ed Ucation/Training Experience Bachelors Degree in Food and Nutrition - Required Completion of a Dietitians of Canada (DC) approved dietetic internship, or approved DC equivalent - Required Member of the College of Dietitians of Ontario - Required Responsibilities Membership in the Dietitians of Canada – Preferred ASSESSMENT

• Collection and interpretation of biochemical, anthropometric, pharmaceutical data, dietary, medical and psychosocial history. Data is collected from medical record, patient, caregiver/significant other and health care team. Prescribe and/or recommend nutritional requirements including type and amount of protein, carbohydrate, fat, calories, fiber, fluid, vitamin and minerals. Analyze Physician Diet Order and make recommendations. Determine a Nutrition Diagnosis based on Standardized Nutrition Terminology or Department/Program standards.

PATIENT CARE PLAN

• Recommend, coordinate and/or implement a nutrition care plan such as a modified diet, insulin adjustment (if medical directive in place), education, tube/parenteral feeding. Monitor and adjust care plans based on Department/Program Standards of Care and/or caseload volume. Communicate care plan in the electronic health record.

EDUCATION/COUNSELLING

• Apply adult education techniques to develop group and individual education programs. Provide patient and/or caregiver with appropriate teaching materials that are geared to reading level, readiness to change and are culturally appropriate. If suitable, refer patients to additional community resources/linkages for follow up nutrition care.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

• Develop and implement a plan for continuing education based on assessment of strengths, areas of improvement, short and long term goals and results of performance appraisals. Set goals with Regulated College (College of Dietitians of Ontario). Maintain expertise in Nutrition Management by attending conferences, workshops, medical rounds and conducting journal reviews.

ADMINISTRATION

• Participate in program/department Quality improvement initiatives. When requested, act as a mentor/preceptor in the orientation and training of new staff and learners.

• When requested, assist Managers to define clinical direction of program/department. If requested, develop activity plan for learners and orientation schedule for new employees. Learners include Dietetic Interns and students in Masters Degree programs.

Our hiring decisions are based on merit, qualifications and hospital needs. We strongly encourage applicants from all backgrounds. If you require accommodations during any stage of the recruitment process, please notify the Human Resources Department at 519 257 5111 ext.73023 so we can provide you with appropriate services.

Unity Health Toronto is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. We strive to provide a recruitment process that is barrier-free and in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code. We understand that you may require an accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process. When you are contacted, please inform the Talent Acquisition Specialist and we will work with you to meet your accommodation needs. We want to emphasize that all accommodation requests are handled with the utmost confidentiality, respecting your privacy and dignity