QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS:

• Member of College of Dietitians of Ontario (CDO)
• Minimum 2 years of experience, with background in outpatient setting preferred
• Previous experience in working with elderly populations preferred
• Demonstrated person-centred care approach to care with an understanding of the nutritional implications of nutrition problems affecting elderly clients
• Experience in providing patient and family education, and clinical education for health care professionals
• Ability to work effectively as a member of multiple interprofessional care teams
• Demonstrated commitment to maintain and upgrade skills and knowledge through professional development
• Demonstrated initiative, and self-directed learning and practice
• Proficient caseload prioritization and time management skills.
• Excellent collaboration, communication and teamwork skills.

SUMMARY OF DUTIES:

Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre has an opportunity for a Registered Dietitian to provide nutrition management to patients in the Peter Cipriano Centre for Seniors Health. The Cipriano Centre includes a Day Hospital (rehab), Outreach Team and Geriatric Medicine & Specialized Clinic with a vision to help seniors remain healthy and independent in the community.

In accordance with Clinical Nutrition Standards of Practice as well as the Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre person-centred care standards, the successful candidate will work across the Cipriano Centre allowing for seniors’ health needs to be addressed in a collaborative and comprehensive manner, such that care is integrated in partnership with community services to provide care as One Team across sectors.

SUMMARY OF DUTIES:

• Assess, plan, implement and monitor nutrition care for patients in the Cipriano Centre in collaboration with the interprofessional team.
• Evaluate RD interventions using principles of person-centred care and evidence informed practice.
• Act as a resource to patient/families and the interprofessional team in the Cipriano Centre
• Maintain clinical documentation and workload measurement in accordance with organizational and professional standards;
• Participate in the education and training of dietetic students;
• Participate in professional activities, unit-based and organizational committees, quality initiatives, and practice-based research;
• Be a role model for exemplary senior friendly care and promote its senior friendly care principles in the Cipriano Centre;
• Other duties as assigned related to departmental tasks.