This roles are to clinically and professionally manage the nutritional care and dietetic requirements of our patients diagnosed with renal failure in collaboration with our Clinical Nurse Managers in our clinic in Wexford. Managing the nutritional care of patients with End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) requires complex dietary manipulation to achieve outcomes that support maximising the patients' medical and nutritional status and avoiding nutrition related complications/disease progression
Qualifications Required
B.Sc. Human Nutrition and Dietetics recognised by the Department of Health
Diploma in Dietetics and Nutrition from Dublin Institute of Technology/BDA Renal Course or equivalent
Or
Qualification equivalent to (a) and (b) as above
Candidates with qualifications from outside of the Republic of Ireland, must provide evidence that qualifications have been validated by the Dept of Health.
Be Registered or Eligible for registration with CORU as a Dietitian
Proficiency in the English language is mandatory
Experience Required
1-2 years post-graduate relevant work experience in dietetics.
Professional Knowledge
Would be advantageous to have knowledge of renal dietetics and renal replacement therapies.
Provide evidence of ongoing continuous professional development.
Clinical Competencies
Deliver a quality service and is patient and customer - centered at all times
Ability to plan and organise service delivery
Excellent communication skills
Demonstrates continuous learning and development
Ability to use problem-solving process to best meet the needs of patients and the service
Ability to develop evidence-based policies and protocols for optimal nutritional and dietetic management of patients