Registered Dietitian

Overview

The Dietitian is accountable and responsible for the provision of nutritional care to hospital & its affiliates’ patients as established by the College of Dietitians of Ontario and the standards of nutritional care of the hospital. You will be given theopportunity to provide excellent care in an interdisciplinary team setting. Area of Primary Responsibility will be providing nutrition care in Stroke and GIM with responsibilities of assisting with coverage in other areas as required. Primary area of assignment can be subject to change. Secondary coverage areas include the intensive care unit, General Internal Medicine, respirology, surgery, complex continuing care, and ambulatory care. All Dietitians are expected to act as clinical preceptors for Dietitian students & support staff onboarding/orientation. This role requires weekend availability.

Education

• University Bachelor's Degree in Nutrition or recognized equivalent required.
• Registration in good standing with the College of Dietitians of Ontario required.
• Successful completion of dietetic internship program accredited by EQUAL required.
• Registration with the Dietitians of Canada preferred.
  
  

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year recent experience in acute care nutrition.
• Experience in surgical, medicine, intensive care, and stroke nutrition care is preferred - Recent experience with enteral and parenteral nutrition support required.
• Demonstrated ability to provide comprehensive assessment and nutritional care planning. - Demonstrated ability to provide collaboration and consultation with inter-professional team and community resources.
• Demonstrated ability to apply adult learning principles to patient and family education.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver education to various groups including other health professionals, students, patients/ families, colleagues and community agencies.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and work effectively in a fast paced environment.
• Demonstrated ability to participate in professional development, program and hospital development, implementation and evaluation of services.
• Demonstrated patient centered philosophy of care provision.
• Demonstrated ability to welcome change and manage it innovatively.
• Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning.
• Strong written and verbal interpersonal and communication skills required.
• Computer skills (Microsoft applications).
• Good work and attendance record required.
• All employees of Michael Garron Hospital (MGH),a division of Toronto East Health Network (TEHN) [formerly Toronto East General Hospital (TEGH)] agree to work within the legislated practices of the Occupational Health and Safety Act of Ontario.
• All employees of MGH are responsible to contribute to a transparent culture of patient and staff safety by adhering to and abiding by patient and staff safety policies and procedures set by MGH.
• All employees are accountable for protecting the psychological health and safety of themselves and their co-workers through adherence to MGH's policies and practices.
  
  

EMPLOYMENT EQUITY & ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT

Michael Garron Hospital (MGH) champions accessibility, diversity and equal opportunity through the creation of an inclusive and diverse work environment. At Michael Garron Hospital, we strive to be an equitable and inclusive employer. We encourage candidates from Black, First Nations, Métis and Inuit, racialized and LGBTQ2S+ communities, people of colour, women, people with disabilities and individuals who identify with the diverse communities that we serve, to join the MGH team.

Through our values of Compassion, Respect, Integrity, Inclusion and Courage, Michael Garron Hospital is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC). Should you require an accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know how we can work with you to meet your needs.

This job posting is a confirmed, active vacancy for which we are currently seeking a qualified candidate.

MGH is committed to leveraging new technologies and working efficiently. As a result, artificial intelligence systems may be used as part of our process to screen, assess, and or select applicants for this position.