Summary of Duties:

Provides advanced nutritional management of outpatient oncology patients at the Odette Cancer Centre (T-wing and M6) in accordance with the Clinical Nutrition Standards of Practice and the principles of person and family-centred care. The successful candidate will participate in the advancement of patient care through professional, program-based and organizational committees, quality initiatives, practice-based research, and interprofessional rounds. The candidate will also participate in the education of dietetic interns and other students as applicable.

Qualifications/Skills:

• Current registration with College of Dietitians of Ontario required
• Three years of independent clinical practice with oncology patients required
• Proficiency in nutritional assessment and care
• Experience (3 years) assessing, implementing and managing nutrition care plans, including enteral nutrition and therapeutic diets required
• Superior communication and organizational skills
• Ability to work effectively as a member of the interprofessional team
• Experience providing patient/family education and counselling
• Demonstrated initiative, innovative thinking, teamwork and ability to effectively prioritize work
• Demonstrated effective communication and collaboration skills
• Demonstrated application of evidence-based practice
• Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development
• Demonstrated knowledge in person-centred care approach and principles