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DIETITIAN, FT Jobs in Welland, ON at Niagara Health System
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Reporting to the Reporting to the Regional Manager of Clinical Nutrition Services, the successful candidate will be responsible for the nutritional care and education of inpatients and outpatients. With a patient centered focus, the Dietitian will complete nutrition assessments, establish goals of care and implement and monitor nutrition care plans. The position includes teaching and supervision of dietetic interns and staff education.
QUALIFICATIONS:
o Baccalaureate degree in Applied Human Nutrition or Baccalaureate of Science or equivalent from an accredited university, and completion of an accredited Dietetic Internship Program.
o Current Registration with the College of Dietitians of Ontario required.
o Membership with the Dietitians of Canada is an asset.
o 2 years of recent experience in the past 3 years in an acute care setting required.
o Experience providing nutrition care for hemodialysis patients required.
o Demonstrated knowledge and skill in comprehensive nutrition assessments, including implementing and monitoring nutrition care plans.
o Extensive working knowledge of prescribing and monitoring Enteral and Parenteral Nutrition in the past 2 years required.
o Previous experience with dietetics in Long Term Care is an asset.
o Recent experience with group and individual nutrition counseling required.
o Participation in continuing education programs/courses to enhance related professional knowledge is required.
o Excellent organizational, critical thinking, interpersonal and communication skills.
o Self-directed; flexible; and able to work effectively with minimal supervision in a multidisciplinary team setting.
o Supportive of departmental goals and objectives, demonstrating initiative to promote total quality improvement.
o Consistent and regular attendance required.
o Proficient in both official languages (English & French) will be considered an asset.
o Vaccines (COVID-19 and others) are a new hire requirement of the job unless you have an exemption based on medical or on a ground pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code.
Recruitment Specialist: Jen Freeman
We are especially interested in connecting if you..
Value diversity, equity and inclusion;
Are excited about being part of a respectful and hard-working team in the beautiful Region of Niagara;
Identify as a member of one or more of the following equity-deserving groups: Indigenous, racialized, persons with disabilities, persons of diverse sexual orientations and gender identities and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.
Have background or expertise in the healthcare environment, supporting patient care and providing extraordinary customer-service.
In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Niagara Health will provide accommodations through the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment and selection process, please inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.
Title: DIETITIAN, FT
Company: Niagara Health System
Location: Welland, ON
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