Clinical Dietitian - D2 General Medicine/Nephrology - Regular Part-time

at  Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre

QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS:

• 1-2 years’ experience with the nephrology population preferred;
• 1-2 years’ experience with the inpatient population preferred;
• 1-2 years’ experience in nutrition care support (ie. EN and TPN) preferred;
• Current registration in good standing with College of Dietitians of Ontario mandatory;
• Excellent communication and organizational skills;
• Strong team building and conflict resolution skills;
• Able to work independently as well as co-operatively with peers and multidisciplinary team members; adapting to a changing environment and respond with initiative
• Patient-Focused Care approach with an understanding and appreciation of the nephrology population;
• Demonstrated success training and mentoring dietetic interns.

The Dietitian provides nutritional management for patients receiving treatment on the nephrology unit throughout the continuum of care in accordance with Clinical Nutrition Standards of Care as well as the Patient- Focused Care standards of Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre. The successful candidate will participate in the advancement of patient care through interprofessional rounds, unit-based and organizational committees, quality initiatives and practice-based research. The candidate will be expected to be an active member of the clinical nutrition team and participate in updating nutrition resources used in the area. The candidate will also participate in Sunnybrook’s dietetic internship program providing education and training to dietetic interns. The candidate will be responsible for inpatient nephrology care in a 0.6 FTE capacity.