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Registered Dietitian
University Health Network
Toronto, ON
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JOB POSTING #898292

Position: REGISTERED DIETITIAN
Site: TORONTO WESTERN HOSPITAL
Department: ALLIED HEALTH, CLINICAL NUTRITION
Reports to: MANAGER
Scale/Grade: D007
Salary: $36.38 to $45.47 per hour
Hours: 37.5hrs per week including rotational weekends
Status: Permanent Full Time

Transforming lives and communities through excellence in care, discovery and learning.

The University Health Network, where “above all else the needs of patients come first”, encompasses Toronto Western Hospital, Toronto General Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute and the Michener Institute of Education at UHN. The breadth of research, the complexity of the cases treated, and the magnitude of its educational enterprise has made UHN a national and international resource for patient care, research and education. With a long tradition of groundbreaking firsts and a purpose of “Transforming lives and communities through excellence in care, discovery and learning”, the University Health Network (UHN), Canada’s largest research teaching hospital, brings together over 16,000 employees, more than 1,200 physicians, 8,000+ students, and many volunteers. UHN is a caring, creative place where amazing people are amazing the world.

A world leader in neural and sensory science, Toronto Western Hospital has a strong community and population health program, providing innovative programs for and information to seniors, diabetes patients, and many multicultural groups. Toronto Western Hospital has been serving the health care needs of its culturally diverse local community for more than 100 years. Today, the hospital provides highly specialized tertiary care to people from surrounding areas and across Canada. Find out about our purpose, values and principles here.

POSITION:
As an integral member of the interprofessional team, the REGISTERED DIETITIAN (RD) provides services based on standards of quality and evidence-based practice. The RD provides consultation and independently screens patients for nutritional intervention, collects and interprets patient health data for in-depth assessment, completes ongoing monitoring and reassessment in collaboration with patients, caregivers, and the health care team. Through patient-centered approaches, the RD establishes priorities, strategies and interventions for individualized treatment plans that allow the patient to achieve optimal outcomes. As an interprofessional team member, the RD fosters a culture of safety by minimizing patient harm, promoting the well-being of patients and health care providers, reducing the likelihood of adverse events, and communicating safety concerns. Additional responsibilities may include mentoring dietetic students, implementing pertinent medical directives, completing administrative responsibilities, supervising assigned personnel, conducting practice-based research and performing other functions consistent with the job classification to ensure excellence in the provision of care.

QUALIFICATIONS:
At minimum, completion of a Bachelor degree in a 4 year Dietitians of Canada (DC) accredited university food/nutrition program degree/discipline or recognized equivalent
Successful completion of either the Dietitians of Canada accredited 40-52 week Comprehensive, Post-Graduate Dietetic Studentship Program or combined Masters/Internship Practicum Program or Integrated/Stage/Co-ordinated Undergraduate Program or Ryerson Internationally Educated Dietitians Pre-registration Program
Registration with the College of Dietitians of Ontario
Membership with Dietitians of Canada, preferred
Experience in a hospital environment preferred
Previous experience with General Internal Medicine patient population preferred
At minimum, 1 year practical and related experience in enteral nutrition support
Experience as a preceptor, an asset
Complies with the Code of Ethics and Rules of Conduct according to College of Dietitians of Ontario
Recognizes and acts within the scope and limitations of the dietitian's role
Ability to exercise sound clinical judgment and to function in an independent, self-directed manner
Flexibility and ability to prioritize and to deal with changes in tasks with short notice
Ability to learn and perform applicable advanced nutrition assessment including Subjective Global Assessment
Proficiency in computer skills, specifically in Microsoft Office applications and medical software
Ability to negotiate and advocate for patients and the Dietetic profession
Demonstrated teaching ability, and leadership skills to facilitate meetings, volunteers and students
Ability to adapt to a wide variety of patient populations and knowledge of cultural foods and diversity
Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Excellent problem solving, critical thinking, decision-making and conflict resolution skills
Ability to extract very detailed information to make informed decisions
Broad-based knowledge and versatility in clinical dietetics
Ability to conduct practice-based research

Vaccines (COVID-19 and others) are a requirement of the job unless you have an exemption on a medical ground pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code.

POSTED DATE: May 5, 2022 CLOSING DATE: until filled

For current UHN employees, only those who have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, and possess all the required experience and qualifications should apply.

University Health Network thanks all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. UHN is a respectful, caring, and inclusive workplace. We are committed to championing accessibility, diversity and equal opportunity and welcomes all applicants including but not limited to: all religions and ethnicities, LGBTQ2s+, BIPOC, persons with disabilities and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process providing the applicant has met the Bona-fide requirements for the open position. Applicants need to make their requirements known when contacted.
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