Clinical Dietitian

Position Description

Position Responsibility

• Conducts comprehensive nutritional assessments of patients to identify individual dietary needs and develop appropriate nutrition care plans. This includes:
• Interviews patients and document pertinent information on the appropriate nutrition documentation forms
• Educates and counsels patients and families on nutritional issues, either individually or in groups.
• Evaluates the appropriateness of the ordered diet and recommend diet order changes as indicated
• Plans and initiates medical nutrition therapy to patients if indicated by patient requirements and clinical protocol.
• Recommends substitutions (meals or oral nutrition supplements) if patient is unable to eat the meal provided, in accordance with the patient's diet restrictions.
• When necessary/relevant, coordinate care and relate information on assigned patients to food production and catering staff to ensure dietary requirements are met and appropriate dietary recommendations are followed.
• Completes a nutritional assessment on patients being started and/or already placed on enteral or parenteral nutrition.
• Provides follow-up nutritional assessments as clinically indicated.
• Collaborates with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated and effective patient care.
• Participates in multidisciplinary rounds and meetings to contribute expertise on nutrition-related issues and provide recommendations for patient care.
• Develops and implements nutrition-related programs and initiatives within the hospital to promote wellness and disease prevention.
• Cooperates with the catering services staff regarding the provision of therapeutic diets as needed/ requested: updating menus, supervising tray lines, audits, staff training
• Maintains updated and necessary patient education materials.
• Performs various administrative/educational duties related to public health nutrition programs.
• Maintains professional growth and development through completion of required departmental competencies.

Position Qualification

• Bachelor's degree in Dietetics or, bachelor's degree in health science with a major in Nutrition
• Valid DHA license in the related field

Professional Experience

• Minimum of two (2) years of experience post-qualification in a related field
• Post-graduate diploma or master in Dietetics preferred
• Excellent English verbal and written communication skills
• Basic understanding of personal computers; computer literacy preferred
• Previous facilitator and health promotion experience preferred