Dietitian [Singapore]


 

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JOB PURPOSE


The role of a Dietitian is to provide nutrition and dietetic services and health promoting education to patients, staff and community at large.


MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES


Clinical Dietetics


  • Provide Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) to patients with a variety of health conditions requiring specialised nutrition intervention to augment medical treatment.
  • Apply the nutrition care process to correctly assess, diagnose, plan, implement monitor, evaluate and document nutrition care.
  • Liaise with medical, nursing, and other allied health professionals in planning and implementing the nutrition care of patients.
  • Communicate effectively nutritional care plans to patients, family members or carers for seamless service during hospitalisation and upon discharge.
  • Deliver care within the multidisciplinary team, attend ward rounds, team meetings or case discussions as necessary.
  • Prioritise and manage a patient caseload according to the needs of the department or service.

Education & Training


  • Participate in continuing professional development activities and relevant courses as appropriate.
  • Assist in nutrition related research and quality improvement initiatives in the department
  • Develop nutrition education materials for patients, and multidisciplinary teams with guidance from senior and principal Dietitians in the department.
  • Deliver nutrition talks or workshops to patients and the public, and participate in the community outreach initiatives if required.
  • Deliver departmental journal clubs and in-service training and education to other healthcare professionals.
  • Assist in supervision of dietetic interns and polytechnic students, training of dietetic assistants with guidance from senior and principal Dietitians in the department.

Administrative Duties


  • Maintain appropriate patient records, and departmental statistics as require
  • Assist with administrative and operational duties as required.
  • Assist in review and development of departmental care standards / guidelines based on the available evidence.
  • Represent the department at meetings, and/or conferences as required

2.4 Foodservice


  • Assist Food Services in education and training of foodservice staff in nutrition related issues.
  • Liaise with Food Service colleagues on therapeutic diet requirements and meal delivery to ensure nutrition adequacy of meals served to WHC clients.
  • Assist in Food Service audits and quality control initiatives to ensure compliance with prescribed nutritional plans and meal standards.
  • Assist in menu development and analysis as may be required.

2.5 Other Duties


  • Participate in non-dietetic activities supported by the hospital as may be required.
  • Support good working relationship and team spirit with colleagues and WHC partners.
  • Cover the duties of department colleagues when required
  • Undertake any other duties as assigned by the HOD (Dietetics)

Core Values

  • Observe the WHC vision and core values.
  • Maintain strict patient confidentiality and comply with the WHC personal data protection policy.
  • Communicate effectively (focused, flexible, dynamic, sensitive) with colleagues and other stakeholders and partners.
  • Be compassionate and ethical in the provision of care.
  • Comply with all the departmental policies and procedures.
  • Commitment to personal and professional development.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education / Training / Experience

  • Degree in Dietetics from recognized university.
  • A minimum of 6 months’ clinical internship.
  • Eligible for membership with Singapore Nutrition & Dietetics Association or other professional association.

Professional License

  • Accredited Dietitian of Singapore with Singapore Nutrition & Dietetics Association.

Attributes

  • Proficiency in written / spoken English, fluent in spoken Mandarin, Malay or Tamil.
  • Proven ability to work efficiently and independently.
  • Competent in MS Office and Social Media.

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