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 patient’s 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