Registered Dietitian

Overview

This position reports to the Professional Practice Manager and will be primarily responsible to support outpatient Diabetes, Metabolic Health, & Extensive Needs Services clinics. The role may include additional responsibilities assisting other areas within the hospital and off­site transitional care unit coverage one day per week as needed. The Registered Dietitian is an integral part of the inter‑professional team and provides collaborative, comprehensive, person‑centered care and education conducive to behavior change and improved quality of life across the lifespan.

The dietitian will deliver comprehensive diabetes education, nutritional therapy, and prevention to clients managing T1 and T2 diabetes in adults, gestational diabetes and cardiometabolic and obesity care. They will also provide services within the Extensive Needs Services clinic, offering nutritional assessment and intervention to pediatric patients with multiple complex neurodevelopmental, behavioral, medical and physical needs and their caregivers. In addition, the dietitian may provide ongoing assessment and nutritional care planning for the transitional care unit.

The successful candidate promotes self‑management to achieve individualized behavioral and treatment goals that reduce risks and optimize health outcomes. The dietitian will be an expert in diabetes education and medical nutrition therapy and will have specialized nutrition care experience with adult patients. They will work collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team to provide guidance to clients controlled with diet or insulin, proposing diet changes and insulin dose adjustments for those on injections or pumps.

They will identify nutrition education needs, prepare and present educational programs, and act as a resource person in diabetes for other dietitians and the interdisciplinary team, supporting complex cases in the acute care setting. The candidate will also participate in the education of dietetic and other students as applicable.

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

• Minimum of 2 years recent clinical experience and expertise in diabetes management and education in a hospital setting, with a focus in specialized and complex diabetes care preferred.
• Minimum 2 years experience in an acute hospital environment.
• Experience with metabolic and bariatric patients to optimize diet and weight pre‑ and post‑surgery preferred.
• Experience in pediatric nutritional care preferred.
• Certified Insulin Pump Trainer preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to provide collaboration and consultation with inter‑professional team and community resources.
• Demonstrated knowledge of person‑centered care principles.
• Demonstrated ability to apply adult learning principles to patient and family education.
• Ability to deliver education to various groups including health professionals, students, patients/families, colleagues and community agencies.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and work effectively in a fast‑paced environment.
• Effective teamwork, initiative, innovative thinking, and ability to prioritize work.
• Application of evidence‑based practice and ongoing professional development.
• Computer skills (Microsoft applications).
• Good work and attendance record required.
• All employees must adhere to Occupational Health and Safety Act of Ontario regulations and MGH safety policies.
• Employees are expected to contribute to a transparent culture of patient and staff safety.
• Employees are accountable for protecting psychological health and safety of themselves and co‑workers.

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