Position Summary

Under indirect supervision and working as part of an interdisciplinary team, the Clinical Dietitian is responsible for providing high quality professional nutrition care to Medical/Surgical/ICU (non hemodialysis) assigned patients, consistent with the philosophy of Orillia Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital.

The Clinical Dietitian is a vital member of the inter-professional team that assists to maximize nutrition intake, in a variety of medical/surgical adult inpatients to assist with optimizing nutrition with a goal to shorten the patient’s length of hospital stay.

Qualifications

Education:
• Completion of a Bachelors Degree in Nutrition, Dietetics or related field and a graduate of an Accredited Dietetic Internship program required.
• Current member of the College of Dietitians of Ontario required.
• Member of the Dietitians of Canada considered and asset.

Experience:
• Minimum of one (1) year experience working in acute care setting required.
• Experience with electronic medical record system an asset.

Competencies:
• Demonstrate knowledge of chronic disease prevention & management.
• Demonstrate computer literacy with some advanced computer skills.
• Demonstrate strong communication skills in English, both written and verbal.
• Demonstrate ability to organize, prioritize and multi task efficiently.
• Demonstrate ability to maintain confidentiality and work in a highly professional manner.
• Demonstrate ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
• Demonstrates commitment to continued professional and personal growth and development through Continuing Education Programs and Self Directed Learning Opportunities.

OSMH is committed to diversity and equity in the workplace and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, including women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S persons and others who may contribute to a diverse workplace.

Orillia Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital is a respectful, caring, and inclusive workplace. We are committed to championing accessibility, diversity, equal opportunity and maintaining a barrier-free selection process for job applicants. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process providing the applicant has met the requirements for the open position. Applicants need to make their requirements known to the Human Resources department when contacted. All requests are handled confidentially.