Dietitian

Job description / Role

- Provide advice and create dietary program for both In and Out patients.
- Acts as a nutrition advocate for patient care.
- Identifies patients at nutrition risk.
- Performs nutrition assessment and documents nutrition care plan in patient chart.
- Identifies, evaluates and coordinates patients receiving enteral and parenteral feedings.
- Provides education to patients, family members and other health care professionals.
- Assesses the nutritional adequacy of a patient's diet and provides nutritional supplements, if necessary.
- Evaluates the appropriate therapeutic diet based on patient's nutritional needs and health status.
- Advice the hospital catering department about the specific dietary requirements of In-patients.
- Write reports and case notes accurately and maintaining those patient records.
- Follow up on patient's progress in the wards and by further investigation.
- Be proficient in training junior staff as required.
- Continuously adhere to Al Noor Hospital Dress Code and Grooming Policy for medical professionals.
- Effectively follow the Department and Hospital Policies & Procedures and Quality Standards.
- Actively participate in other relevant activities as advised by Head of the Department/Medical Director.
- Consistently adhere to Department's duty schedule and on-call schedule.
- Adhere to the organizations code of ethics and by-laws.
- Report timely the adverse events as per the organization's policies.
- Adhere to Infection Control and Health & Safety measures.
- Respect and implement patient and family rights.
- Be actively involved in the quality improvement activities within the Department.

Requirements

- Two (2) years’ experience as clinical dietician in a health facility.
- BSc in Nutrition & Dietetics.
- HAAD/DHA License as Registered Dietician.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Good command of written and spoken English language; knowledge of Arabic is preferred.
- Basic Computer Skills.
- Presentable and professional attitude.
- Able to effectively work under pressure.
- Able to relate to people from different cultural backgrounds.
- Excellent problem solving and decision making skills.
- Critical Thinking Skills.

About the Company

Founded in 1985, Al Noor Hospital provides a complete continuum of healthcare and has places itself among the Leading private hospital services provider in Abu Dhabi. Relocation of Al Noor Hospital to Khalifa Street in 1999, Al Noor Khalifa Branch was launched in the year 2001.

In 2006, Al Noor Hospital was established in Al Ain followed by the inauguration of its unique, purpose-built hospital at Airport Road in 2008. The hospital soon evolved into a state-of-the-art healthcare provider, employing experienced medical professionals and the latest facilities. It has since achieved remarkable progress in the healthcare industry and has recently expanded to Abu Dhabis Western region, opening specialized clinics in Madinat Zayed, Mirfa and Mussafah, offering medical services as well as emergency referrals to its Abu Dhabi branches.