Dietitian

Description du poste:

Major Duties and Responsibilities

Clinical Dietetics

Educate clients with evidence-based nutritional principles and applied dietetics

Maintain and/or improve the nutritional status of in-patients

Assist to evaluate hospital food supply and to suggest healthier food Options

Communicate effectively patient's nutritional care information for seamless service during hospitalization and after discharge

Administration

Assist in the design of clinical pathways and procedures for monitoring nutritional issues

Plan and organize resources to achieve effective nutritional care policy in allocated wards and dietetics specialties

Assist in monitoring the performance of dietetic interns and polytechnic student attachments

Assist in the enhancement of established protocols and standards to achieve departmental goals

Participate in quality service-related activities (system procedures) pertaining to hospital and department - ISO 9002, ISO I 4000, Six-Sigma Processes, People Developer Standards, Balanced Score Card,

Joint Commission International Accreditation, Competency Certification with recognized dietetic organisations

Foodservice

Liaise with Foodservice colleagues on therapeutic diet requirements and meal delivery

Assist in the evaluation of new dietetic products for clinical use and foodservice use

Financial Management

Maintain records of patient-related statistics for patient charging system

Contain cost I expenditure within department al budget

Personal Management

Observe the YH's Basics and values

Observe patient confidentiality appropriateIy

Support actively the local dietetics professional body (Singapore Nutrition & Dietetic Association)

Support actively at least one non-profitable organization as a volunteer dietitian

Communicate effectively (focused, flexible, dynamic, sensitive) with hospital colleagues and non-KTPH dietitians/ nutritionist

Uphold dietetic professionalism by maintaining optimum physical health

Embrace continuous improvements as our way of life by improving and refining work performance on a daily basis

Education & Research

Interpret, evaluate and utilize current research related to nutritional care in dietetic specialties

Contribute and review regularly nutrition-related and health promoting materials available for internal and public access

In-house and external education materials

Layman publications

Newspapers

Intranet and internet

Participate in nutrition-worthy projects within department or with other healthcare teams where appropriate

Miscellaneous

Participate in training programmes as may be required

Participate in non-dietetic activities supported by the hospital as may be

Required - commemorative functions, gardening, staff health screening, book review

Support good working relationship and team spirit with colleagues

Cover the duties of department colleagues as may be required

Undertake any other duties as assigned by the Head of Department

EDUCATION TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

Degree holder of nutrition and dietetics from PSG recognized university.

Dietetic internship must be a minimum of six months and able to qualify for practicing license or dietitian registration with the national dietitian association of the country.

Competent in Ms Office and Social Media.

Ability to work efficiently and independently.

Preferable with minimum two years relevant working experience.

PROFESSIONAL LICENCE

Accredited Dietitian of Singapore with Singapore Nutrition & Dietetics Association