Diet Technician - Transplant Program

Position: 912920
Site: Toronto General Hospital
Department: Allied Health, Clinical Nutrition
Reports to: Manager
Salary: $25.10 - $31.38 per hour
Hours: 15 hours per week (Mon, Wed, Fri, 9am to 2pm)
Status: Temporary Part-Time (Approx. 18 months)
Re-Posted Date: May 24, 2023
Closing Date: Until Filled

Duties

• Assisting the Clinical Dietitians in providing patient centered nutrition care
• Ensure the efficient and effective provision of nutrition care including educational and QA responsibilities
• On-going communication with the supervising dietitian and other key players, including Nutrition Services
• Ensure information is completed in a timely fashion
  

  Qualifications

  • Completion of a Community College Diploma program in Food and Nutrition, or recognized equivalent
    
  • Completion of a degree in Food and Nutrition from a recognized university is preferred
    
  • One year related experience is preferred
    
  • Experience working in a teaching hospital environment is preferred
    
  • Experience working in a multi-disciplinary setting
    
  • Completion of the written examination to obtain membership in the Canadian Society of Nutrition management (C.S.N.M) is required within the first year of employment
  • Therapeutic nutrition knowledge
    
  • Extensive knowledge of food preparation and food allergies
    
  • Knowledge of CBORD/Diet Office management and PDA system
    
  • Computer literacy
    
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills
    
  • Excellent interpersonal and patient service skills
    
  • Very good verbal and written communication skills
    
  • Ability to use good judgment in assessing difficult situations
    
  • Ability to work effectively in a team-orientated environment
    
  • Ability to focus on priorities
    
  • Ability to perform duties in a professional and courteous manner and produce high quality work while meeting deadlines in accordance to UHN standards
    
  • Compliance with confidentiality
    
  • Client service oriented with the ability to effectively work with diversity and appreciate that people with different opinions, background and characteristics bring richness to the challenge or situation at hand

    Why join UHN?

    In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN.

    • Competitive offer packages
    • Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP https://hoopp.com/)
    • Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
    • A flexible work environment
    • Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
    • Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.)

      Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration.

      Vaccines (COVID and others) are a requirement of the job unless you have an exemption on a medical ground pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code.

      UHN is a respectful, caring, and inclusive workplace. We are committed to championing accessibility, diversity and equal opportunity. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known in advance. Any information received related to an accommodation will be addressed confidentially.

      University Health Network thanks all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

  • About the company

    The University Health Network (UHN), consisting of Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital and Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, is a recognized leader in patient care, research and education.

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