Dietitian, Critical Care P1

nSPH Transition Information

**As Providence Health Care prepares for the opening of the New St. Paul's Hospital, some aspects of this position may evolve during the transition period. While the overall nature of the role is expected to remain substantially the same, operational requirements may result in adjustments to scheduling, FTE, unit assignment, site or other operational details.**

Summary

JOB SUMMARY:Reporting to the Professional Practice Leader (PPL), Clinical Nutrition, the Dietitian, Critical Care utilizes relevant experience and advanced skills to design, implement, evaluate and document the appropriate nutritional care plan for patients requiring specialized nutrition support (and critical nutritional care). Participates in the development of clinical nutrition practice guidelines and procedures, acts as a resource person for critical nutritional care and specialized nutrition support, and supports dietetic practice education in accordance with professional standards and program objectives. Participates in practice-based research and knowledge translation projects in collaboration with the health care team. QUALIFICATIONS:EducationBachelor's Degree in Food and Nutrition or Dietetics from a recognized University. Dietetic internship from a Dietitians of Canada accredited program. Maintains certification as a Certified Nutrition Support Clinician (CNSC) from the American Society of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition (ASPEN). Two (2) years recent, related experience in clinical nutrition in an active acute care setting, including one (1) year working with enteral and parenteral nutrition support in a variety of care areas such as medicine, surgery, urban health, cardiac, renal and critical care, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Current full registration as a Dietitian with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC (CHCPBC) with Restricted Activities A and B. Skills and AbilitiesKnowledge of advanced clinical skills in nutrition support and demonstrated ability to apply advanced skills to practice.Ability to provide leadership and direction.Demonstrated ability to communicate with, and to deal effectively with, patients, families, staff, physicians, and other health care providers.Ability to work independently and in collaboration with others, including the interdisciplinary team.Ability to initiate and implement research activities.Demonstrated ability to plan and provide guidance to students.Demonstrated ability to develop and provide in-services and presentations to colleagues and other health professionals.Ability to work independently and prioritize issues and workload.Knowledge of other health care disciplines and their role in patient care.Knowledge of legislation and government policies and procedures related to healthcare.Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.Ability to operate related equipment.Evaluates nutritional status/risk of patients and develops designs, implements, evaluates, and documents appropriate nutritional care plans for patients requiring advanced nutritional care in the Critical Care area including those requiring enteral/parenteral support; uses metabolic monitor as required to measure and monitor energy needs; liaises with food service staff regarding patient food services related concerns. Instructs and/or counsels patients and family members in nutritional issues as needed. Determines, refers and/or liaises with community based nutritional resources as required to ensure that patient/resident care issues are addressed.Completes required patient documentation, forms and reports and documents workload statistics.Acts as a resource person to dietitians and other health care professionals on specialized nutrition support and nutrition in the Critical Care areas within Providence Health Care, by providing support for handling complex cases. Identifies and organizes continuing education needs for dietitians and other health care professionals within PHC by reviewing professional literature, consulting with and providing advice for other health professionals, initiating, developing and presenting relevant guidelines for Clinical Nutrition Services and relevant clinical programs. Participates in quality improvement activities by initiating, planning, developing, implementing and evaluating written procedures, standards, assessment forms and patient materials, program descriptions, audit tools, and clinical guidelines for Clinical Nutrition Services and relevant clinical programs.Supports clinical research activities by identifying areas of research, assessing current research relevant to nutrition in critical care, generating questions and participating in writing proposals, collecting and interpreting data, and disseminating information stemming from the research findings within departmental resources.Identifies nutrition related patient educational needs for the Critical Care area; initiates, prepares and presents educational programs and materials in collaboration with departmental and other team members.Assists the Professional Practice Leader with the dietetic practice education by identifying learning objectives and enabling activities, and providing clinical education and supervision in the Critical Care area.Contributes to an inter-disciplinary approach to patient care and program related issues by attending ward rounds and team conferences to review and provide specialized nutritional care and follow-up for patients in Critical Care areas.Monitors and controls levels of supplies and equipment. Reports equipment malfunctions and arranges for equipment maintenance.Performs other related duties as assigned.

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The hours of work, including start and stop times, days off, work area and work site may be subject to change consistent with operations requirements and applicable provisions of the Collective Agreement and statutes. **Testing may be required. ***A criminal record check may be required