Company: St Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton
Location: Hamilton, ON
Expected salary:
Job date: Wed, 30 Apr 2025 05:26:45 GMT
Job description: POSITION SUMMARY:
The Registered Dietitian is responsible for completion of all Nutrition Referrals ordered by physicians, nursing, or the inter-disciplinary team or as part of program standards. The Registered Dietitian screens and classifies nutritional risk and/or risk for malnutrition, according to pre-established criteria. The Registered Dietitian also provides consultative and education services to patients, physicians, learners, other health care providers and the public. The purpose of the Registered Dietitian job is to reduce nutrition related complications that impact hospital length of stay, morbidity, mortality (i.e., falls, swallowing issues, wounds) and/or progression of an acute or chronic medical condition (i.e., Diabetes, Obesity, Kidney Disease, Eating Disorder). Please note this position will be supporting clinicals areas with outpatient nutrition.QUALIFICATIONS:
-Accredited post-graduate Dietetic Internship, Master’s degree or equivalent
-Regulated Health Professional from College of Dietitians of Ontario
-CDE (Certified Diabetes Educator) or CNSC (Certified Nutrition Support Clinician) may be beneficial in some areas, preferred
-Membership in specialized practice groups beneficial (e.g., Association of Nephrology Dietitians, Canadian Diabetes Association, Society of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition)
-Membership in Dietitians of Canada and/or the American Dietetic Association is optional
-1 to 3 years Demonstrated work experience in nutritional management of patients with complex medical, surgical and/or mental health conditions.
-Excellent verbal and written communication skills
-Excellent problem solving, organizational, interpersonal and time management skills
-Ability to incorporate evidence-based practice and innovative service delivery models into day to day responsibilitiesRESPONSIBILITIES:
-Collects and interprets biological, anthropometric, pharmaceutical data, dietary, medical and psychosocial history; orders labs (if medical directive in place).
-Collects data from the health record, patient, caregiver/significant other and health care team.
-Prescribes and/or recommends nutritional requirements including type and amount of protein, carbohydrate, fat, calories, fibre, fluid, vitamin and minerals.
-Assesses prescribed Diet Order and makes recommendations.
-Determines a Nutrition Diagnosis based on International Dietetics and Nutrition Terminology.
-Recommends, coordinates and/or implements a nutrition care plan such as a modified diet, vitamin/mineral, fluid, enteral/parenteral feeding, capillary blood sugar testing, education and counselling.
-Provides nutrition services using established standards for transfer of information and unique patient identifiers.
-Implements Medical Directive if in place (i.e. insulin initiation and adjustment).
-If appropriate, delegates the implementation of the Nutrition Care Plan to the Dietetic Assistant and/or Food Service employee.
-Monitors and adjusts care plans based on Department/Program Nutrition Standards of Care and/or caseload volume.
-Communicates care plan in written/electronic health record using organization and College documentation standards.
-Applies adult education techniques to develop and facilitate group and education programs.
-Provides individual nutrition care plans, teaching and follow-up employing adult education techniques.
-Provides patient and/or caregiver with appropriate teaching materials that are geared to reading level, readiness to change and are culturally appropriate.
-Provides education related to patient safety using the teach-back method.
-If suitable, refers patients to additional community resources/linkages for follow-up nutrition care.
-Develops and implements a plan for continuing education based on assessment of strengths, areas of improvement, short- and long-term goals and results of performance appraisals.
-Sets goals with Regulated College (College of Dietitians of Ontario).
-Maintains expertise in Nutrition Management by attending conferences, workshops, medical rounds and conducting journal reviews.
St Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton – Mental Health Worker – Hamilton, ON
Company: St Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton
Location: Hamilton, ON
Expected salary:
Job date: Fri, 14 Mar 2025 02:00:09 GMT
Job description: POSITION SUMMARY:
In response to the COVID19 pandemic, St. Josephs HealthCare and its Mental Health and Addiction Program has contributed to various initiatives ensuring support and treatment is available to those immediately affected by the pandemic and those who have limited access to care. Initiatives including the development of a peer-support service providing mental health support to all St. Joseph’s staff and physicians, as well as external healthcare and frontline workers in the community, as well as prioritizing an increase in access of culturally-informed care to our Indigenous peoples who are experiencing mental health and addictions concerns and who face barriers accessing MHA services and/or live in geographically remote areas of Canada where access to care is challenging.
This Mental Health Worker will be a part of a multidisciplinary team of mental health clinicians, as well as partners in our central intake service (Connect). This position will be housed within the Anxiety Treatment and Research Clinic (ATRC). The primary responsibility of the Mental Health Worker will be to provide peer support and/or psychotherapy to individuals seeking care; primary functions include: supportive peer support/counselling; brief psychotherapy (cognitive-behavioural therapy); care planning, including facilitating referrals to tertiary care programs when needed); provide psychoeducation; system navigation; contribute to program and system development, evaluation and support the ATRC’s psychology services as needed. The Mental Health Worker will work closely with outpatient clinics and other areas of the hospital, in addition to community stakeholders.QUALIFICATIONS :
-Degree/diploma in nursing (RN) or Degree in Social Work or Occupational Therapy or a degree in related health or social science field (e.g. psychology) OR current registration in good standing with the College of Psychotherapists with a Degree in a health-related discipline
-Current registration with your college in good standing: College of Nurses (RN), Ontario College of Social Workers & Social Service Workers, College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario or College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario
-Minimum 3-5 years’ experience in a mental health and/or addictions healthcare setting or practice
-Current First Aid/CPR certification
-Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation to be used in course of employment
-Knowledgeable of the history and effects of systemic racism on indigenous peoples and their ability to access mental health and addictions supports.
-Demonstrated knowledge and practiced skills in intake assessment, care planning, supportive counselling, and system navigation in mental illness and/or addictions for adults.
-Demonstrated knowledge and practiced skills in conducting a risk assessment, intervening when required and providing necessary supports.
-Demonstrated knowledge and practiced skills in cognitive-behavioural therapy.
-Demonstrated understanding and practiced skills working with Indigenous clients; extensive knowledge of the history of our First Nations, Inuit and Metis peoples in Canada and the unique considerations in delivering mental health services to them.
-Experience providing culturally-informed care to Indigenous clients
-Lived experience of anti-Indigenous racism
-Current and demonstrated knowledge of mental health illnesses and/or addictions symptoms, required.
-Current and demonstrated knowledge of motivation interview techniques and/or interventions, highly recommended.
-Proven ability to perform comprehensive bio-psychosocial mental health and addiction screening, as well as the ability to apply research and evidence to inform processes and program development.
-Demonstrates superior knowledge in engaging with patients and/or families who may be reluctant to seek help and establish rapport in various scenarios.
-Demonstrated educational/presentation, facilitation and networking skills.
-Understanding of basic use of psychotropic medications.
-Requires expertise in crisis assessment and interventions, as well as the ability to apply research and evidence to inform processes and program development.
-Ability to work collaboratively and in partnership with an interdisciplinary team and other agencies/organizations in the community.
-Ability to ensure continuity of care between services and development of coordinated care plans to promote community integration for service users.
-Strong verbal and written communication skills.
-Demonstrates a strong recovery-oriented, client-focused philosophy in all interactions.
-Demonstrated ability in conflict resolution.
-Current and demonstrated knowledge of Mental Health Act, Healthcare Consent Act, Substitute Decisions Act, and Privacy Legislation.
-Maintains own competency in accordance with relevant professional standards.
-Demonstrates and role models an awareness of and commitment to personal and professional development
-Maintains membership in professional organizations as related to area of expertise and knowledge.RESPONSIBILITIES:
-Review and triage referrals
-Requires extensive knowledge of St. Joe’s MHAP services, as well as community resources.
-Build effective internal partnerships to support care planning, care transitions, and support SJHH system development.
-Provide supportive counselling with a focus on validation and empathy using a strengths-based framework;
-Work in partnership with provincial agencies/programs to provide psychotherapy to Indigenous clients via virtual platforms
-Assesses for aspects of RISK and intervenes as appropriate. Provides secondary support to crisis intervention services, as appropriate. Identifies and intervenes with high risk social situations such as intimate partner violence, child abuse/neglect, elder abuse/neglect, financial abuse, and others as appropriate utilizing best practice social work guidelines.
-Identifies on a case-by-case basis the educational and resource needs of clients, families and service providers and provides in the most appropriate format. Provides support, system navigation and psycheducational information to families, as required.
-Provide brief courses of psychotherapy (must have experience with CBT and solution-focused therapy);
-Documents all findings and interventions in a clear and concise manner in the client’s clinical record. Maintains records and statistics as required by the program, and St. Joseph’s Healthcare.
-Assume responsibility for maintaining a level of knowledge conducive to confident and competent functioning within the mental health and addiction service sector.
-Participates in and is a liaison with others, as appropriate, in the planning, delivery, implementation and evaluation of institutional, local, regional and provincial strategies or initiatives ( e.g. clinical, academic, research). Collaborates with care and service partners to identify/plan for community and regional development needs.
-Participates and actively contributes to program evaluation and research base activities as appropriate.
-Knowledgeable of service availability and gaps in service, working with health and social service planning bodies to address service needs. Demonstrates awareness of changes in social and health policies and related legislation and the impact on the target population
-Provides competent, professional care through the development and use of a therapeutic relationship with patients and/or families.
-Identifies, develops and implements a plan to work toward achieving team and personal learning and development goals
-Participates in activities that enhance the quality of care including but not limited to clinical and administrative team meetings, special projects, continuous quality improvement activities, research and program development, accreditation teams and corporate committees, as required.
-Communicates with all relevant care providers within the circle of care to ensure integration of care plans and enhance quality coordinated client care.
-Encourages and challenges other team members in the pursuit of continued learning and quality improvement. Works collaboratively with other team members demonstrating creativity, flexibility, respect and enthusiasm.
-Provides clinical teaching, mentoring and supervision to mental health and addictions care students. Participates and creates interprofessional education experiences for students of all health disciplines.
St Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton – Registered Dietitian – Hamilton, ON
Company: St Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton
Location: Hamilton, ON
Expected salary:
Job date: Wed, 05 Mar 2025 01:25:56 GMT
Job description: POSITION SUMMARY:
The Registered Dietitian is responsible for completion of all Nutrition Referrals ordered by physicians, nursing, or the inter-disciplinary team or as part of program standards. The Registered Dietitian screens and classifies nutritional risk and/or risk for malnutrition, according to pre-established criteria. The Registered Dietitian also provides consultative and education services to patients, physicians, learners, other health care providers and the public. The purpose of the Registered Dietitian job is to reduce nutrition related complications that impact hospital length of stay, morbidity, mortality (i.e., falls, swallowing issues, wounds) and/or progression of an acute or chronic medical condition (i.e., Diabetes, Obesity, Kidney Disease, Eating Disorder).QUALIFICATIONS:
-Accredited post-graduate Dietetic Internship, Master’s degree or equivalent
-Regulated Health Professional from College of Dietitians of Ontario
-CDE (Certified Diabetes Educator) or CNSC (Certified Nutrition Support Clinician) may be beneficial in some areas, preferred
-Membership in specialized practice groups beneficial (e.g., Association of Nephrology Dietitians, Canadian Diabetes Association, Society of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition)
-Membership in Dietitians of Canada and/or the American Dietetic Association is optional
-1 to 3 years Demonstrated work experience in nutritional management of patients with complex medical, surgical and/or mental health conditions.
-Excellent verbal and written communication skills
-Excellent problem solving, organizational, interpersonal and time management skills
-Ability to incorporate evidence-based practice and innovative service delivery models into day to day responsibilitiesRESPONSIBILITIES:
-Collects and interprets biological, anthropometric, pharmaceutical data, dietary, medical and psychosocial history; orders labs (if medical directive in place).
-Collects data from the health record, patient, caregiver/significant other and health care team.
-Prescribes and/or recommends nutritional requirements including type and amount of protein, carbohydrate, fat, calories, fibre, fluid, vitamin and minerals.
-Assesses prescribed Diet Order and makes recommendations.
-Determines a Nutrition Diagnosis based on International Dietetics and Nutrition Terminology.
-Recommends, coordinates and/or implements a nutrition care plan such as a modified diet, vitamin/mineral, fluid, enteral/parenteral feeding, capillary blood sugar testing, education and counselling.
-Provides nutrition services using established standards for transfer of information and unique patient identifiers.
-Implements Medical Directive if in place (i.e. insulin initiation and adjustment).
-If appropriate, delegates the implementation of the Nutrition Care Plan to the Dietetic Assistant and/or Food Service employee.
-Monitors and adjusts care plans based on Department/Program Nutrition Standards of Care and/or caseload volume.
-Communicates care plan in written/electronic health record using organization and College documentation standards.
-Applies adult education techniques to develop and facilitate group and education programs.
-Provides individual nutrition care plans, teaching and follow-up employing adult education techniques.
-Provides patient and/or caregiver with appropriate teaching materials that are geared to reading level, readiness to change and are culturally appropriate.
-Provides education related to patient safety using the teach-back method.
-If suitable, refers patients to additional community resources/linkages for follow-up nutrition care.
-Develops and implements a plan for continuing education based on assessment of strengths, areas of improvement, short- and long-term goals and results of performance appraisals.
-Sets goals with Regulated College (College of Dietitians of Ontario).
-Maintains expertise in Nutrition Management by attending conferences, workshops, medical rounds and conducting journal reviews.HOURS OF WORK:
Monday to Friday, daysSt. Joe’s fosters an environment where we celebrate diversity, where teams reflect the diversity of the community in which we serve, enhancing the connection to patients, clients, community, and each other.
St Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton – Registered Dietitian – Special Care Nursery and Pediatric Clinic – Hamilton, ON
Company: St Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton
Location: Hamilton, ON
Expected salary:
Job date: Wed, 12 Feb 2025 00:15:16 GMT
Job description: POSITION SUMMARY:
The Registered Dietitian is responsible for completion of all Nutrition Referrals ordered by physicians, nursing, or the inter-disciplinary team or as part of program standards. Recent experience in a Special Care Nursery preferred. The Registered Dietitian screens and classifies nutritional risk and/or risk for malnutrition, according to pre-established criteria. The Registered Dietitian also provides consultative and education services to patients, physicians, learners, other health care providers and the public. The purpose of the Registered Dietitian job is to reduce nutrition related complications that impact hospital length of stay, morbidity, mortality (i.e., falls, swallowing issues, wounds) and/or progression of an acute or chronic medical condition (i.e., Diabetes, Obesity, Kidney Disease, Eating Disorder).QUALIFICATIONS:
– Accredited post-graduate Dietetic Internship, Master’s degree or equivalent
– Regulated Health Professional from College of Dietitians of Ontario
– CDE (Certified Diabetes Educator) or CNSC (Certified Nutrition Support Clinician) may be beneficial in some areas, preferred
– Membership in specialized practice groups beneficial (e.g., Association of Nephrology Dietitians, Canadian Diabetes Association, Society of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition)
– Membership in Dietitians of Canada and/or the American Dietetic Association is optional
– Recent experience in a Special Care Nursery preferred
– 1 to 3 years Demonstrated work experience in nutritional management of patients with complex medical, surgical and/or mental health conditions.
– Excellent verbal and written communication skills
– Excellent problem solving, organizational, interpersonal and time management skills
– Ability to incorporate evidence-based practice and innovative service delivery models into day to day responsibilitiesRESPONSIBILITIES:
– Collects and interprets biological, anthropometric, pharmaceutical data, dietary, medical and psychosocial history; orders labs (if medical directive in place).
– Collects data from the health record, patient, caregiver/significant other and health care team.
– Prescribes and/or recommends nutritional requirements including type and amount of protein, carbohydrate, fat, calories, fibre, fluid, vitamin and minerals.
– Assesses prescribed Diet Order and makes recommendations.
– Determines a Nutrition Diagnosis based on International Dietetics and Nutrition Terminology.
– Recommends, coordinates and/or implements a nutrition care plan such as a modified diet, vitamin/mineral, fluid, enteral/parenteral feeding, capillary blood sugar testing, e education and counselling.
– Provides nutrition services using established standards for transfer of information and unique patient identifiers.
– Implements Medical Directive if in place (i.e. insulin initiation and adjustment).
– If appropriate, delegates the implementation of the Nutrition Care Plan to the Dietetic Assistant and/or Food Service employee.
– Monitors and adjusts care plans based on Department/Program Nutrition Standards of Care and/or caseload volume.
– Communicates care plan in written/electronic health record using organization and College documentation standards.
– Applies adult education techniques to develop and facilitate group and education programs.
– Provides individual nutrition care plans, teaching and follow-up employing adult education techniques.
– Provides patient and/or caregiver with appropriate teaching materials that are geared to reading level, readiness to change and are culturally appropriate.
– Provides education related to patient safety using the teach-back method.
– If suitable, refers patients to additional community resources/linkages for follow-up nutrition care.
– Develops and implements a plan for continuing education based on assessment of strengths, areas of improvement, short- and long-term goals and results of performance appraisals.
– Sets goals with Regulated College (College of Dietitians of Ontario).
– Maintains expertise in Nutrition Management by attending conferences, workshops, medical rounds and conducting journal reviews.
St Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton – Psychologist – Hamilton, ON
Company: St Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton
Location: Hamilton, ON
Expected salary:
Job date: Wed, 29 Jan 2025 02:14:16 GMT
Job description: SUMMARY:
The Psychologist plans, conducts and supervises psychological services (eg. assessment and treatment) in the Bariatric Surgery Program as well as plans, coordinates and provides related research and program evaluation activities, and takes a leadership role in education, clinical training and other academic activities.QUALIFICATIONS:
- Registration as a psychologist or as a psychologist in supervised practice in the Province of Ontario.
- Demonstrated compliance with the ethical and professional practice standards of the profession.
- Completion of doctoral and/or postdoctoral training in areas related to behavioural medicine, evidence-based assessment and treatment.
- Eligibility for a faculty appointment in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioural Neurosciences, McMaster University.
- Completion of CPA or APA accredited internship in psychology.
- Clinical experience in a behavioural medicine service.
- Training and experience in evidence-based assessment and treatments.
- Teaching and supervisory experiences at the undergraduate and graduate level.
- An established track record of academic productivity (eg. peer reviewed funding, peer reviewed publications, presentations at professional meetings.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively as a member of a multidisciplinary team, to collaborate with community resources and services, and to advocate for the needs of clients.
- Knowledge and proficiency in clinical research design and analysis.
- Demonstrated interpersonal and supervisor skills required for the supervision of students, interns, residents, psychometrists, staff from other healthcare disciplines, and psychologists and/or psychological associates registered for supervised practice by the College of Psychologists of Ontario.
- Advanced oral and written communication skills required for assessment reports, scholarly presentations, and scholarly publications.
- Demonstrated knowledge, sensitivity and expertise in the care of seniors and their families.
- Gentle Persuasive Approach training preferred.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Some responsibilities include the following:
– Psychological Assessments – planning, administering and documenting evidence based psychological assessments
– Psychological Treatment – planning, conducting, monitoring and documenting evidence based psychological treatments
– Education & Training – training, supervision of the professional practice of psychologists, psychology residents, practicum students and technical staff
– Participates in multi-disciplinary team meetings
– Research – engages in independent and collaborative research
– Quality Assurance – ensures research quality and productivity
– Maintains confidentiality and release of information in accordance with hospital policy at all times
– Engages in professional development and education in roles of clinical and academic competence
– Represents St. Joseph’s Healthcare and McMaster University in community, national and international forums when requiredAll positions will comply and work in conjunction with the Mission, Vision and Core Values of St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton. We foster a culture of patient and staff safety.
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Location: Hamilton, ON
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