POSITION SUMMARY
The role of the Sherwood Park – Strathcona County PCN Dietitian is to work collaboratively with the patients and primary health care team to provide comprehensive clinical services as required for the patients of the PCN. The Dietitian will provide comprehensive nutrition services to selected patients within the Network and be a nutrition resource to the PCN. The Dietitian will assess, develop, implement and evaluate nutrition care plans for patients and work with patients to achieve better health outcomes. They will work as a valuable member of a multidisciplinary team. The Dietitian will work to full scope of practice with an emphasis on providing comprehensive nutritional care, education and guidance to patients with chronic disease.
The Dietitian will work with Family Physicians in the community, other health professionals and local and regional programming in a multi-disciplinary environment to ensure a high quality of evidence-based health care to the practice population.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Include, but are not limited to the following :
General
- To work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team to enhance the delivery of primary care services
- To be a nutrition resource to members of the multidisciplinary team
- To assist in the implementation of strategies for improving the quality of care and the delivery of services to the practice population
- Any other duties that may be reasonably required for the success of the PCN
Clinical
To conduct nutrition assessments, initiate and implement nutrition care plans and provide appropriate follow-up, according to evidence-based practiceTo work with patients by providing nutrition consultation services based on highly developed knowledge and skillsSupport and educate patients and their caregivers to maintain adequate and appropriate nutrition to achieve long term health benefits.To make professionally autonomous decisions in managing patients and while collaborating with other members of the multidisciplinary teamEnsure the maintenance of accurate records in keeping with practice policyProfessional Development
Be responsible for own professional development through a variety of strategies highlighted in personal development plan.Participate in the PCNs education program.EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
Baccalaureate degree with a major in Foods and Nutrition with accredited Nutrition InternshipCurrent Registration with College of Dietitians of AlbertaCurrent BCLSSignificant (5 years) clinical dietitian consultation experienceExperience working with patients with chronic disease management preferredExperience working in primary careSKILLS & ABILITIES
Communicate and teach nutrition to a wide variety of ethnic and education backgrounds utilizing language interpretation services, if required.Strong, effective written and oral communication skills, high level of perceptivenessAbility to build a good working relationship with healthcare professionals, patients and familiesAbility to prioritize, manage time effectively and be flexible in a very active work environmentRespect and understanding of confidentialityPerson-centered practiceThrives in a changing environmentHigh levels of integrity and professional behaviourStrong computer skills in word processing and emailAbility to use electronic medical recordsPERSONAL ATTRIBUTES AND COMPETENCIES
Enthusiastic and positive, can-do attitudeAble and willing, to be flexible, creative and juggle numerous competing prioritiesAbility to act ethically, responsibly and be accountable for actionsAbility to respect other views / opinionsAbility to have difficult conversations and be comfortable asking questionsExceptional understanding of and appreciation for confidentiality and privacyAbility to identify sensitive informationOTHER OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
A current and clear criminal records check is requiredA valid drivers licence and access to a vehicle for travel, if requiredWill require flexibility in hours and days of work with evening hoursThe position will be located at the SPPCN offices in Sherwood Park and / or Fort Saskatchewan and may be co-located in a member physician’s offices.#J-18808-Ljbffr