Clinical Dietitian

Roles and responsibilities

• Responsible for Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) and assess patients using the Nutrition Care Process (NCP), which is a systematic approach to providing high-quality nutrition care. The NCP consists of four distinct, interrelated steps: Nutrition Assessment, Nutrition Diagnosis, Nutrition Intervention, and Nutrition Monitoring and Evaluation.
• Record all assessments and interventions of all patients as per facility policies and procedures.
• Discuss and/or refer complex cases to Senior Dietitians/Supervisor for guidance to ensure high-quality, evidence-based nutrition care.
• Practice within the expressed limits of established policies, procedures, and approved competencies.
• Liaise with ward and food service staff concerning the nutritional care plan, goals, and dietary requirements of inpatients daily.
• Participate in medical rounds and provide MNT to patients starting at the highest priority level.
• Actively participate in staff development activities, discharge planning, patient education, and other patient care-related activities as designated in the approved staff competency privileges.
• Contribute to the Quality Improvement Projects of the Department/hospital where appropriate.
• Communicate individual nutritional care plans to other health care providers as a member of a health care team.
• Maintain professional growth and development through completion of required departmental competencies and participation in Continuous Professional Development activities.
• Contribute to the development of Patient Education Materials.
• Assist in the preceptorship of Dietetic interns and undergraduate Dietetic Students.
• Contribute to institutional and outside awareness campaigns and media where appropriate and approved.

Accountabilities

• Involved in the implementation of department policies and the annual business plan.
• Ensure patients receive evidence-based, highest standards of care as per department policies, procedures, protocols, and standards.
• Practice within the limits of expressed and privilege established by department leaders.
• Adhere to and contribute to departmental & organizational Stewardship initiatives.
• Document all details of patient care in the appropriate approved formats.
• Maintain the required records of patient care activities as per the requirements of the Department and institutional policies.

Desired candidate profile

• Ensure patients receive evidence-based, highest standards of care as per department policies, procedures, protocols, and standards.
• Practice within the limits of expressed and privilege established by department leaders.
• Adhere to and contribute to departmental & organizational Stewardship initiatives.
• Document all details of patient care in the appropriate approved formats.
• Maintain the required records of patient care activities as per the requirements of the Department and institutional policies.

QUALIFICATIONS

Experience:

• At least 3 years of experience as a clinical dietitian in an acute care facility.

Educational Qualification:

• Bachelor of Science in Dietetics
• OR Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics
• OR Bachelor of Science in Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics
• OR Bachelor’s degree in Health Science with a major in Nutrition + Post-graduate diploma or master's in Dietetics
• AND Active member of a Nutrition Society or Association
• AND Current National license or Registration.