Registered Dietitian – M-Site in Mississauga

Trillium Health Partners is one of Canada's largest community-based teaching hospitals, serving the growing and diverse populations of Mississauga, West Toronto, and surrounding communities through the Credit Valley Hospital, the Mississauga Hospital, the Queensway Health Centre, the Reactivation Care Centre (Church Site) and the new THP-UHN Reactivation Care Centre. Guided by our values of compassion, excellence, and courage, and through our strategic roadmap, Plan to 2030, we are creating a new kind of health care - defined not by illness, but by the health and well-being of people and communities.

Key Qualifications

• Degree in Human Nutrition and Dietetics combined with surgical experience preferred
• Current registration with the College of Dietitians of Ontario is required
• Ideally possesses membership with Dietitians of Canada
• Established clinical skills in nutritional management of medical and complex patients
• Experienced in the management of enteral and parenteral nutrition support
• Reliable, flexible, creative, self-directed professional, able to work effectively and collaboratively within a team environment
• Effective interpersonal, organizational and communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to utilize practice-based research to ensure excellence in the provision of nutritional care
• Proficiency in computer Windows software applications, REACH portal, Meditech
• One to two years recent experience with established clinical skills in an inpatient acute care setting

Position Summary

• Cross-training and coverage to other inpatient medical-surgical units as needed
• Provide quality nutrition care therapy in relation to the patient's diagnosis, treatment, age, and nutrition status in an inpatient setting
• Provide screening and assessment, contribute to care plan development, establish goal-oriented treatment interventions, patient/family education and provide support to address nutritional needs
• Educate patients and family members on an individual basis
• Act as a coach/mentor/consultant using sound critical thinking skills to achieve patient outcomes
• Act as a coach/mentor for dietetic interns and other students as appropriate
• Participate in interprofessional care team functions, including daily rounds

Internal Candidates who believe they possess the necessary qualifications and experience for this position and who have been in their current position for at least six (6) months are encouraged to apply.

Trillium Health Partners’ (THP) is an equal opportunity employer who values the importance of antiracism work and is committed to integrating antiracism, diversity, equity and inclusion best practices throughout THP operations, policies and culture. Therefore, we ask that even if you do not see yourself fully reflected in every job requirement listed on this posting, we still encourage you to reach out and apply. Research has shown that candidates from underrepresented groups often only apply when they feel 100% qualified. We encourage all applicants who are members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the Ontario Human Rights Code based on race, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nations, Métis or Inuk/Inuit person to consider this opportunity.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Trillium Health Partners will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment and selection process, please inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.

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