Registered Dietitian

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

Job summary

Hamilton Health Sciences is seeking a Health Professional/Assistant to join their team at Juravinski Hospital. This temporary full-time position focuses on providing nutritional care to patients in rehabilitation units. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Applied Human Nutrition, be registered with the College of Dietitians of Ontario, and possess strong communication and organizational skills. The role includes patient assessment, nutrition care plan management, and involvement in education for dietetic interns.

Qualifications

• Current registration with the College of Dietitians of Ontario or eligibility.
• Knowledge of applied and therapeutic nutrition principles.
• Recent experience working with in-patient elderly population preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for nutritional care of patients through assessment and management of nutrition care plans.
• Provides leadership in education related to applied nutrition care.
• Participates in student education and training of dietetic interns.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Problem-Solving

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelors Degree in Applied Human Nutrition

Completion of dietetic internship

Tools

Medline

Job description

Job Number:

Job Number:

117997

Job

Job

: Health Professional/Assistant

Primary Location

This position will be located at : Juravinski Hospital

Organization

Organization

: Geriatrics & Supporting Servic

Status

Status

: Temporary Full-time

Number of Openings

Number of Openings

: 1

Union Code : Non Union Employees

Salary

: 41.6400 - 53.3800 Hourly

Post Date

Post Date

: May 15, 2025, 4:00:00 AM

Close Date (Period for Applying) - External

Close Date (Period for Applying) - External : May 22, 2025, 3:59:00 AM

Unit Summary

The inpatient Rehabilitation Units at the Juravinski Hospital Site of HHS are located in the M-Wing on units M2 & M3. M2 is an MSK & Oncology Rehabilitation Program and M3 is a Geriatric Rehabilitation Program (GRU). M3 is also developing an Acute Care of the Elderly (ACE) rehabilitation service for select elderly, JH CTU Medicine patients at risk of deconditioning during an acute care admission.

Position Summary

As a member of the healthcare team, using a client-centered approach, 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. This position primarily provides services to the rehabilitation units, and will also include coverage across other units at the Juravinski Hospital as needed. 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 January 2026.

Qualifications

1.Current registration with the College of Dietitians of Ontario or eligibility for registration

2. Bachelors Degree in Applied Human Nutrition or Bachelor of Science and successful completion of dietetic internship

3. Knowledge of principles and practical application of applied and therapeutic nutrition

4. Demonstrated clinical evaluation and critical appraisal skills

5. Computer and Medline search skills

6. Demonstrated initiative and ability to function independently

7. Excellent communication, teamwork, problem-solving and organizational skills

8. Ability to teach and facilitate the learning of dietetic interns

9. Recent experience working with in-patient elderly population preferred

10. Member of Dietitians of Canada as required

Guidelines

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:

Article 30 (k), CUPE Collective Agreement

Article 10.7 (d), ONA Collective Agreement

Article 13.01 (b) (ii), OPSEU 273 Collective Agreement

Article 14.04, OPSEU 209 Collective Agreement

Article 2.07 and Article 13, PIPSC RT Collective Agreement