Other Opportunities: Clinical Dietitian (Temporary, Part-Time)

Reference #	00891
Posted	Thursday, February 13th, 2025 at 12:00am
Scope	Public Applications Accepted
Position	Clinical Dietitian
Department	Allied Health
Term	Temporary, Part-Time
Pay	as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement
Application Deadline	Thursday, February 20th, 2025 at 12:00am

VALUES AND COMMITMENT

At Northumberland Hills Hospital (NHH), our shared purpose is People First, and our core values of Integrity, Quality, Respect, Compassion and Teamwork are at the centre of who we are and what we do. We remain committed to sustaining an experienced workforce that reflects Northumberland Hills Hospital’s dedication to recognising everyone’s contributions and respecting everyone’s dignity, unique experience, and potential.

EQUITY AND ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT

Northumberland Hills Hospital remains respectful of all protected rights, in line with the grounds laid out by the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC) and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we welcome applications from all qualified applicants and interests from racialized persons/persons of colour, Indigenous People of North America, women, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S+ persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.

We strive to make our entire hiring process as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants if needed. For any hiring related accommodation needs and/or requests please email us via careers@nhh.ca. We do not use artificial intelligence in our hiring process.

LOCATION & ABOUT NHH

Located approximately 100 kilometres east of Toronto, NHH delivers a broad range of acute, post-acute, outpatient and diagnostic services. Acute services include emergency and intensive care, medical/surgical care, obstetrical care and palliative care. Post-acute specialty services (PASS) include restorative care and rehabilitation. Mental health care, cancer and supportive care, dialysis and other ambulatory care clinics are offered on an outpatient basis through partnerships with regional centres and nearby specialists. NHH offers a full range of diagnostic services, including magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), computed tomography (CT) and mammography. The hospital serves the catchment area of west Northumberland County. A mixed urban and rural population of approximately 67,000 residents, west Northumberland comprises the Town of Cobourg, the Municipality of Port Hope, Alderville First Nation and the townships of Hamilton, Cramahe and Alnwick/Haldimand. NHH employs more than 850 people and relies on the additional support provided by physicians, midwives and volunteers. NHH is an active member of Ontario Health (East)—formerly the Central East Local Health Integration Network—and the Ontario Health Team of Northumberland. For more information, please visit nhh.ca or follow us on Facebook @northumberlandhillshosp, X/Twitter @NorHillsHosp, and LinkedIn Northumberland Hills Hospital.

ROLE OVERVIEW

Reporting to the Clinical Manager Access and Flow, Allied Health and the Morgue, the Clinical Dietitian will enact full scope of practice in the delivery of dietetic services that promote patient safety, quality, and patient centered care in accordance with patient/client needs and in line with established organizational standards, policies and procedures.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Assess the nutritional status of inpatients; provide consultation to outpatients when urgent nutritional care is required; develop and implement nutrition care plans; evaluate the effectiveness of nutrition interventions through patient observation, review of relevant lab work, and discussion with the patient or interdisciplinary team; adjust care plans as required.
• Counsel and educate patients, utilizing clinical information obtained from patients, family members, healthcare team, and patient chart
• Act as a resource to provide nutrition education to chemotherapy outpatients as needed
• Provide consultation to inpatients with diabetes as needed; seek opportunities to promote best practices in diabetes care at NHH
• Collaborate in the provision of parenteral nutrition (TPN) for hospital inpatients
• Participate as a member of the interprofessional dysphagia management team
• Maintain records as required by the Hospital and The College of Dietitians of Ontario
• Participate in interprofessional patient care rounds throughout the hospital
• Participate in the development and review of clinical practice guidelines, clinical pathways, pre-printed order sets, and medical directives
• Develop nutrition education materials and contribute to other quality initiatives including program and departmental strategic planning
• Act as a resource to members of the interprofessional team in the provision of nutrition and diet information; provides education to the team as required
• Act as a resource to Nutrition Services staff; support departmental guidelines for food selection and menu modification; participate in Nutrition Services initiatives such as menu revisions, enteral contracts and nutrition audits
• Participate in nutrition-related research projects; serve as a preceptor for students or dietetic interns

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS

• Registered Dietitian with the College of Dietitians of Ontario
• Recent experience in an acute care hospital setting required
• Certified Diabetes Educator preferred, and/or demonstrated competency in diabetes management
• Demonstrated competency in dysphagia management and able to perform bedside swallowing assessments, with evaluation by Speech Language Pathologist at NHH is an asset
• Demonstrated competency in Critical Care Nutrition required

PHYSICAL EFFORT AND WORKING CONDITIONS

• Lifting of up to 25 lbs
• Ability to hear and speak clearly for communication with patients
• Visual acuity is required for patient assessment and computer work
• Ability to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time
• Repetitive movements of upper and lower extremities may be required

EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

Successful applicants are required provide a satisfactory vulnerable sector criminal reference check, that was complete less than one year from the date of hire. This requirement must be met within the first sixty (60) days of employment.

Additionally, to the above, successful applicants are also required to complete the Health Care Worker Health review process which includes providing an up-to-date immunization record to ensure compliance with the Ontario Hospital Association Communicable Diseases Surveillance Protocols within the first thirty (30) days of employment. Northumberland Hills Hospital operates a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy for all staff.

Northumberland Hills Hospital may choose to conduct parts/all the hiring process virtually. Furthermore, we are a scent-free environment.  When attending the hospital kindly refrain from wearing strongly scented fragrances.

While we thank all those that express interest in this exciting position; kindly note that due to high volumes of interests, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.