Job description

Clinical Responsibilities  Be responsible for the organisation, provision and evaluation of the Nutrition and Dietetic Service to patients in Hospice Services.  Develop, implement and monitor a plan of care, based on assessment of the patients’ nutritional needs.  Provide follow-up nutritional assessments, up to date care plans and patient review as required.  Liaise with the medical / nursing teams, allied health professionals and other members of hospital staff in planning the nutritional care of patients.  Liaise with multidisciplinary team, staff colleagues and Dietitian's in other acute settings and in Primary Care, as appropriate.  Advise and liaise closely with the family/carers in the practical aspects of the agreed plan.  Communicate pertinent nutritional data through established written record systems in established format.  Maintain appropriate statistics in line with the department policy.  Develop and implement protocols and individual nutritional care plans based on best practice for residents/ patients across the units.  Deliver care within the multidisciplinary team approach attending ward rounds, team meetings, and clinical review meetings as necessary and where practicable.  Review, develop and implement clinical standards and protocols in line with current HSE and HIQA guidelines with specific attention to the needs of high risk patient groups including older adults and patients with life limiting conditions.  In co-operation with the relevant management staff responsible for the delivery of catering services, liaise with catering staff regarding the provision of therapeutic diets and provide advice on appropriate meals to ensure dietary requirements are met.

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $19.38 - $62.07 per hour

Schedule:

• On call

License/Certification:

• Registered Dietitian (Preferred)

Work Location: On the road

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