Dietitian 1-Clinical Nutrition

JOB DESCRIPTION

Provide individualized medical nutrition therapy (MNT) through a multi-disciplinary approach for inpatients and or outpatients in SSMC

MNT is implemented according to the American Dietetic Association (ADA) Nutrition Care Process (NCP), which provides a framework for the Clinical Dietitians to individualize care, taking into account the patient’s needs and values and using the best scientific evidence available to make decisions.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) and thus assess patients using the Nutrition Care Process (NCP) which is a systematic approach to providing high-quality nutrition care. The NCP consists of four distinct, interrelated steps: Nutrition Assessment, Nutrition Diagnosis, Nutrition Intervention, and Nutrition Monitoring and Evaluation.
• Record all assessments and interventions of all patients as per facility policies and procedures.
• Discuss and/or refer complex cases to Senior Dietitians/Supervisor for guidance to ensure high- quality evidence based nutrition care.
• Practicing within the expressed limits of established policies and procedures and approved competencies
• Liaising with ward and food service staff concerning nutritional care plan, goals and dietary requirements of inpatients on a daily basis.
• Participate in medical rounds and provide MNT to patients starting at the highest priority level.
• Active participation in the staff development activities, discharge planning, patient education and other patient care related activities as designated in the approved staff competency privileges.
• Contributing to the Quality Improvement Projects of the Department/hospital where appropriate.
• Communicates individual nutritional care plans to other health care providers as a member of a health care team.
• Maintains professional growth and development through completion of required departmental competencies, participation & contribution to Continuous Professional Development activities.
• Contributes to the development of Patient Education Materials.
• Assist in the preceptorship of the Dietetic interns and the undergraduate Dietetic Students.
• Contribute institutional and outside awareness campaigns, and media where appropriate and approved.
  
  
  

Accountabilities

• Involved in the implementation of department policies and the annual business plan
• Ensures patient receives the evidenced based highest standards of care as per the department policies, procedures, protocol and standards.
• Practicing within the limits of expressed and privilege established by the department leaders.
• Adheres and contributes to departmental & organization Stewardship initiatives.
• Documentations of all the details of patient care in the appropriate approved formats.
• Maintain the required records of patient care activities as per the requirements of the Department and the institutional policies.
  
  
  

QUALIFICATIONS

Experience :-

Required:

• NLT 3 years’ experience as clinical dietitian in an acute care facility.
  
  
  

Desired:

• N.A.
  
  
  

Educational Qualification: Required:

• Bachelor of Science in Dietetics
• OR Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics
• OR Bachelor of Science in Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics
• OR Bachelor’s degree in Health Science with a major in Nutrition + Post-graduate diploma or master in Dietetics
• AND Active member of a Nutrition Society or Association
• AND Current National license or/ Registration.
  
  
  

Desired:

• N.A.
  
  
  

ABOUT US

At SSMC, we firmly believe that the human touch is a fundamental part of care. We understand that health care is both an art and a science, running deeper than simply diagnosing and treating those who rely on us. Our SSMC Model of Care puts our patients at the forefront of our purpose and at the heart of everything we do, ensuring that the needs of our patients come first. Every one of our patients receives individualized attention from a multidisciplinary team of experts who collaborate closely to deliver trusted and compassionate care. From the very first point of contact with SSMC, to the moment patients are back home, we ensure speciality-specific care at every stage and in every interaction. As one of the largest tertiary hospitals in the UAE, SSMC provides access to specialist medical treatments and advanced diagnostics, with a commitment to becoming a Destination Medical Center in the UAE and wider region.

ABOUT THE TEAM

About Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City (SSMC)

SSMC is the largest tertiary hospital in the UAE and serves to elevate the provision of health care services in the nation under the mandate of the Abu Dhabi Economic Vision 2030.

Supported by the latest diagnostic and treatment modalities available, SSMC offers care in 44 specialties. A team of locally and internationally trained medical, clinical and admin professionals work seamlessly together, which promotes comprehensive interdisciplinary learning, allowing SSMC to become a leading hub for integrated patient-centric medical services in the region.

As the region’s leading tertiary facility, SSMC has 742 patient beds, 18 operating theatres, and includes a hybrid operating room, 26-bed neonatal intensive care unit, and the UAE’s largest pathology lab.