Registered Dietician

Hamilton Health Sciences; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Registered Dietitian to join their dynamic team at a Satellite Health Facility. In this temporary part-time role, you will be responsible for the nutritional care of patients, implementing and managing nutrition care plans, and providing education in applied nutrition. This position offers a unique opportunity to work within a comprehensive healthcare system that values innovation and evidence-based practices. With a focus on patient-centered care, you will play a vital role in improving health outcomes while collaborating with a team of professionals. If you are passionate about nutrition and eager to make a difference, this role is for you.

Qualifications

• Current registration with the College of Dietitians of Ontario or eligibility for registration.
• Experience in enteral and parental nutrition support.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for nutritional care through assessment and management of nutrition care plans.
• Provide leadership in education related to applied nutrition care.

Skills

Nutritional Assessment

Patient Counseling

Teaching Skills

Problem-Solving

Communication Skills

Education

Baccalaureate degree in Applied Human Nutrition

Dietetic Internship

Job description

Job Description - Registered Dietician - Satellite Health Facility (116426)

Job Number:

116426

Job:

Health Professional/Assistant

Primary Location:

This position will be located at: Satellite Health Facility

Organization:

Satellite Health Facility

Status:

Temporary Part-time

Number of Openings:

1

Union Code: Non Union Employees

Salary:

40.4300 - 51.8300 Hourly

Post Date:

Jan 16, 2025, 4:43:28 PM

Close Date:

Jan 31, 2025, 4:59:00 AM

Unit Summary:

Step into a job that opens countless doors. As Ontario's most comprehensive healthcare system, and the only one in the province to provide care from pre-birth to end of life, we offer endless opportunities. You can explore advancement opportunities, take professional development courses, and stretch yourself as a leader, all at HHS. We are the largest employer in the greater Hamilton region, and play a vital role in training the next generation of health professionals in collaboration with our academic partners, including McMaster University and Mohawk College. We are a world-renowned hospital for healthcare research - ranked fourth in Canada - and we focus on improving the quality of care for our patients through innovation and evidence-based practices. Our multi-site hospital has over 1,100 beds and we offer world-leading expertise in many areas, including cardiac and stroke care, cancer care, palliative care, and pediatrics. Open the door to a career that evolves with you. Start exploring opportunities now and join our team of over 15,000 dedicated staff, physicians, researchers, and volunteers.

Located in Hamilton's downtown core, the Satellite Health Facility (SHF) team provides care for low acuity and Alternate Level of Care (ALC) patients. Generally, patients transferred from other HHS sites to the SHF are waiting for: Home with Home Care supports, Transitional Care, Long-Term Care, or require time to convalesce after an acute care admission. The SHF team is critical to achieving HHS' vision of 'Best Care for All' - supporting HHS patients to receive the right care in the right place!

Position Summary:

As a member of the Satellite Health Facility, the Registered Dietitian is responsible for the nutritional care of patients through assessment of nutritional status, prescription, implementation, and management of nutrition care plans, counseling, and teaching. In addition to patient care, the Dietitian provides leadership and direction in education related to applied nutrition care and may also participate in applied research and clinical studies. The Dietitian will participate in student education, as appropriate, including the training of dietetic interns.

Schedule Work Hours:

Monday to Friday; days. This position is temporary until May 2026.

Qualifications:

1. Current registration with the College of Dietitians of Ontario or eligibility for registration.
2. Baccalaureate degree in Applied Human Nutrition or Baccalaureate of Science and successful completion of dietetic internship.
3. Enteral and parental nutrition support experience.
4. Experience and skills in teaching.
5. Knowledge, skills, and abilities in dietetic assessment, treatment, and counseling patients and their families.
6. Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced changing environment.
7. Excellent communication, interpersonal, teamwork, problem-solving, negotiation, and decision-making skills.
8. Membership with Dietitians of Canada required.

Hamilton Health Sciences fosters a culture of patient and staff safety, whereby all employees are guided by our Mission, Vision, Values, and Values Based Code of Conduct. Hamilton Health Sciences is a teaching hospital and all staff and physicians are expected to support students and other learners.

To be considered for this opportunity applicants must apply during the posting period. All internal and external applicants may ONLY apply via the Careers website.

Hamilton Health Sciences is an equal opportunity employer and we will accommodate any needs under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Hiring processes will be modified to remove barriers to accommodate those with disabilities, if requested. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application processes, please contact HR Operations at 905-521-2100, Ext. 46947 for assistance. If the applicant requires a specific accommodation because of a disability during an interview, the applicant will need to advise the hiring manager when scheduling the interview and the appropriate accommodations can be made.

This competition is open to all qualified applicants; however, qualified internal applicants will be considered first. Past performance will be considered as part of the selection process. If you are a previous employee of Hamilton Health Sciences, please note: the circumstances around an employee's exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment.

Proficiency in both Official Languages, French and English, is considered an asset.

If this position is temporary, selection for this position will be as per the outlined Collective Agreements:

1. Article 30 (k), CUPE Collective Agreement
2. Article 10.7 (d), ONA Collective Agreement
3. Article 13.01 (b) (ii), OPSEU 273 Collective Agreement
4. Article 14.04, OPSEU 209 Collective Agreement
5. Article 2.07 and Article 13, PIPSC RT Collective Agreement