Registered Dietitian

at  Cornwall Community Hospital

Job Posting Number:
J0824-0530
Job Title:
Registered Dietitian
Job Category:
Healthcare Professional
Unit:
Dialysis
Job Type:
Permanent Part Time
Open Positions:
1
City, Province, Country:
Cornwall, Ontario, Canada
Date Posted:
August 20, 2024

Available Shifts:

• 800 - 1600 - Schedule subject to change

Closing Date:
August 27, 2024
Salary:
$41.68 - $53.28/Hour
Union:

REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB

• Baccalaureate of Science or Nutrition related discipline from a University of recognized standing
• Completed postgraduate Dietetic Internship or integrated training recognized by Dietitians of Canada
• Member of the College of Dietitians of Ontario AND Dietitians of Canada
• Demonstrated participation in continuing educations programs, seminars or other related activities to maintain and enhance knowledge
• Advanced knowledge of medical terminology
• Excellent knowledge of therapeutic nutrition and education
• Ability to supervise/lead/coach/mentor
• Demonstrated regular, punctual attendance
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills & interpersonal skills
• Sound judgement and problem solving skills
• Knowledge of quality improvement
• Demonstrated commitment to patient safety
• Functional level in both official languages (oral and written in English; oral in French) – and testing completed

Assets:

• Certified Diabetes Educator
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience
• Special training or interest in developing teaching and counselling skills (CDA Standards)
• Experience in nephrology and outpatient counselling preferred

Reporting to the Manager of Dialysis, you will work as an active member of our interdisciplinary team. You will be responsible for providing quality nutritional care and education to patients in the Hemodialysis Unit – a Satellite of The Ottawa Hospital Hemodialysis Program. In addition, you will be required to contribute to program planning, implementation and evaluation in an interdisciplinary team concept. You will practice in accordance with the Policies and Procedures of the Hospital and the current Standards of Practice of the College of Dietitians of Ontario. Other duties as required, as well as embody a culture of caregiver inclusion in the patient’s plan of care.