Dietitian- High Risk Postpartum- Temporary Part-time 2025-13643
Dietitian- High Risk Postpartum- Temporary Part-time 2025-13643
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09-06-2025
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Job Description
Summary of Duties
The main functions of the Dietitian in the high risk clinics include but are not limited to:
- Reports to the Patient Care Manager
- Provides antepartum/postpartum care to patients experiencing a complicated pregnancy
- Conducts patient assessment intervention education patient advocacy & labour and delivery planning
- Provides care in the context of the interprofessional team and strives to give excellent care throughout the patients hospital experience
- Collaborates with other members of the health care team in those activities provide excellent patient/family-centred health care
- Maintains all core certifications as a requirement of employment
- Provides support to patients with pregnancy complications with a focus on patients with diabetes (GDM Types 1 & 2)
- Provides nutritional counseling and support for patients with pregnancy complications with a specialized focus on women with diabetes (GDM Types 1 & 2)
- Provides consultative support for patients on W&B obstetrical inpatient units (High Risk Obstetrics Maternal Newborn and Birthing Unit).
- The successful candidate will participate in the advancement of patient care through evidence-based practice Collaborates with other members of the health care team in those activities which facilitate the operation of the clinic and in providing excellent patient/family-centred health care.
- Supports the philosophy of family-centred maternity care & the Mission Vision & Values of Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre.
Qualifications/Skills
- Member of the College of Dietitians of Ontario (CDO) required
- CDE (Certified Diabetes Educator) certification required
- Recent related experience with an obstetrical population required
- Proficiency in nutritional assessment and recent experience working with perinatal patients with diabetes required
- Experience in providing patient/family education and counselling required
- Demonstrated initiative teamwork and ability to effectively prioritize work required
- Demonstrated effective communication collaboration mediation skills required
- Demonstrated application of evidence-based practice required
- Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development required
- Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication & interpersonal skills are essential.
- Experienced computer skills including IntelliSpace Perinatal Sunnycare Acurro required
- Demonstrated interest in personal professional development
- Demonstrated experience in conflict management
- Excellent time management and organizational skills
- Demonstrated team player with the proven ability to set priorities of care
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate with members of the interprofessional team
- Demonstrated positive approach to change
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
- Demonstrated knowledge of person-centred care approaches and principles
AttachmentClinical Dietician VCAug
We thank all applicants for their interest. However only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre is an equal opportunity employer.Employment Type
Part-Time
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