Nutrition jobs in Singapore

The National Kidney Foundation (NKF) is dedicated to promoting kidney health and providing quality, highly subsidised dialysis treatment and holistic care to patients. NKF strives to be an advocate and integrator for the community, by the community. While supporting kidney failure patients with quality dialysis treatment and integrated care, NKF’s greater mission lies in preventing or delaying kidney failure through kidney health education, with deeper integration into the community and strategic collaborative partnerships.

As NKF moves towards its Future Forward 2030 vision, the Foundation remains committed to pioneering advancements in kidney health and patient care. Key goals include tackling the growing prevalence of kidney failure, enhancing patient support and care, and leveraging innovative technologies to improve quality and efficacy of treatment, enabling patients to thrive on dialysis. With a steadfast focus on these initiatives, NKF aims to be at the forefront of kidney health in Singapore.

We are seeking qualified and experienced Dietitian to join the Allied Health team. Reporting to the Assistant Head, you will be required to assess, diagnose and provide nutritional care and guidance to dialysis patients, ensuring their nutritional needs are met accordingly to best practice standards. Your responsibilities are as follows:

1. Nutrition Screening and Risk Evaluation

• Conduct nutrition screenings using reliable and validated tools to assess patient risks and levels of criticality, guiding service delivery based on the findings.

2. Comprehensive Nutritional Assessment

• Collect and record pertinent data (medical, anthropometric, biochemical, social, and environmental) to create a tailored nutrition management plan.
• Conduct in-depth diet interviews to gather a complete diet history.
• Perform Subjective Global Assessment (SGA) and actively participate in interdisciplinary assessments.

3. Diagnosis and Nutrition Problem Resolution

• Apply dietetics knowledge and critical appraisal skills to diagnose nutrition-related problems and devise treatment plans or interventions.

4. Development and Implementation of Nutrition Plans

• Develop individualized nutrition plans, offering diet counselling and interventions tailored to the patient’s health and nutritional needs.

5. Ongoing Patient Monitoring and Follow-Up

• Monitor patient progress through follow-up sessions and modify nutrition care plans as needed to achieve optimal outcomes.

6. Contribution to Nutrition Programs

• Contribute to the development and execution of nutrition projects and programs (e.g., outreach initiatives, group education programs).

7. Professional Development and Knowledge Update

• Regularly review relevant literature, attend workshops, and pursue conferences to keep up-to-date with advancements in nutrition and dietetics.

8. Additional Duties as Assigned

• Perform other duties related to the nutrition care of dialysis patients as required by the healthcare team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Food and Nutrition or Dietetics. Completion of a clinical dietetics internship (at least 24 weeks) in an accredited institution.
• Membership in the Singapore Nutrition and Dietetic Association and accreditation as an Accredited Dietitian in Singapore (advisable).

Experience

• Minimum 1-2 years of clinical nutrition experience.

Key Competencies

• Clinical Knowledge: Proficiency in clinical nutrition, dialysis-specific dietary needs, and evidence-based interventions. Knowledge of nutrition screening tools.
• Communication Skills: Strong interpersonal skills for working with patients and multidisciplinary teams.
• Problem-Solving Abilities: Ability to assess and address complex nutrition-related issues through critical thinking and evidence-based decision-making.
• Organizational and Time Management: Ability to manage multiple patients and tasks effectively, ensuring that each patient receives timely and appropriate care.
• Dietetic Care Planning: Ability to develop, implement, and modify nutrition care plans based on patient-specific needs and assessment data.
• Collaboration and Teamwork: Works effectively within a multidisciplinary team to ensure comprehensive patient care and optimal outcomes.
• Monitoring and Evaluation: Ability to track patient progress and adjust care plans based on ongoing assessment.
• Professional Development: Commitment to continuous learning and staying updated with the latest nutrition research and practices.

Personal Attributes

• Empathy and Compassion: Understanding and addressing the needs of patients with chronic health conditions, demonstrating a high level of care and concern.
• Professionalism: Demonstrating responsibility, reliability, and ethical conduct in all aspects of patient care and teamwork.
• Adaptability: Flexible and open to change, capable of adjusting to the evolving needs of patients, healthcare teams, and work environments.
• Attention to Detail: Careful and thorough in performing assessments, documenting patient data, and developing nutrition care plans.
• Patient-Focused: Strong dedication to putting the needs of patients first, providing them with individualized, high-quality care.
• Proactive and Self-Motivated: Takes initiative in improving patient care, contributing to team efforts, and pursuing professional development opportunities.
• Communication and Interpersonal Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, ensuring clear and compassionate interactions with patients and team members.
• Reliability and Responsibility: Consistently dependable in managing tasks, meeting deadlines, and following through on patient care plans.

Note:

• Reporting Venue: NKF HQ
• Candidate is required to travel to DCs on the west side of Singapore as part of work.