Nutrition Technician- Mobile Health Unit – Interprofessional Practice – Temporary Part-Time (0.3 FTE; Until approx. October 2021)

Job title: Nutrition Technician- Mobile Health Unit – Interprofessional Practice – Temporary Part-Time (0.3 FTE; Until approx. October 2021)

Company: Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre

Job description: Apply for position Nutrition Technician- Mobile Health Unit – Interprofessional Practice – Temporary Part-Time (0.3 FTE; Until approx. October 2021) (211351) Toronto, ON, CA Posted: 4/9/2021 3:40:30 PM

We currently have a Temporary Part-Time (0.3 FTE; Until approx. October 2021) opportunities for a Nutrition Technician- Mobile Health Unit in the Interprofessional Practice department at our Bayview Campus.

Hours of Work:

Weekdays: Days; 8hrs; As per schedule

Summary of Duties

We currently have a Temporary Part Time opportunity for a Nutrition Technician (NT) to cross cover Acute Care areas as part of the Resource Team at Sunnybrook.

The Resource Team NT is a new and innovative position at Sunnybrook designed to give the NT a broad range of skills and knowledge to practice in a number of specialties within acute care areas. In response to the COVID 19 pandemic we are specifically seeking a NT who will also work, if required, in our new provincially sponsored Mobile Health Unit (MHU) or temporary field hospital. It is an ideal opportunity for Nutrition Technicians looking to work in acute care across multiple programs or to explore other career paths. The Resource Team is an exciting and dynamic environment for NT staff, offering support through a variety of continuing education, career laddering and professional development opportunities at Sunnybrook.

The Resource Team NT will be deployed to various units in acute care or the ICUs in response to changing patient and staffing needs. S/he will be a champion in promoting excellent patient care while also demonstrating exceptional leadership, communication, problem-solving and conflict resolution skills. S/he will participate in professional development and reflective practice as well as quality improvement initiatives in the organization. The Resource Team NT will be a part of the inter-professional team providing care that supports the principles of Person-Centered Care and the vision, mission and values of SHSC.

Qualifications/Skills

• Successful completion of a CSNM accredited program in Food Services Administration and Technology or a Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition from a university recognized in Dietetics
• Clinical experience required
• Experience using CBORD food services/nutrition management software
• Experience assessing, implementing and managing nutrition care and therapeutic diets required
• Self-directed with the ability to work independently is essential
• Superior communication and organizational skills
• Ability to work effectively in a person centered care environment in various clinical settings as a member of the interprofessional team managing multiple demands and changing priorities, while being flexibility and adaptable.
• Experience in providing patient/family education
• Demonstrated initiative, 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

Qualified candidates are invited to submit their resume and cover letter (in one document) quoting 211351 to:

Human Resources
Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre

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Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require accommodation for disability during any stage of the recruitment process, please indicate this in your cover letter.

Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre is strongly committed to inclusion and diversity within its community and welcomes all applicants including but not limited to: visible minorities, all religions and ethnicities, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ persons, and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.

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Location: Toronto, ON

Job date: Sun, 11 Apr 2021 22:03:19 GMT