Registered Dietitian – Eating Disorders

Canadian Nutrition Society/Société Canadienne de Nutrition (CNS/SCN); Hamilton; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Registered Dietitian to join their Pediatric Eating Disorders Program. This role involves providing essential nutritional care to children and adolescents facing complex mental health challenges related to eating disorders. The successful candidate will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver comprehensive dietary support, conduct nutritional assessments, and foster effective therapeutic relationships with patients and their families. This position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact in a family-centered care environment while working alongside passionate professionals dedicated to improving the lives of young individuals. If you are committed to excellence in nutritional care and eager to contribute to a dynamic team, this role is for you.

Qualifications

• Current registration with the College of Dietitians of Ontario.
• Minimum 2 years' experience with child and adolescent populations.

Responsibilities

• Provide nutritional care to children with eating disorders.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team activities and patient assessments.

Skills

Dietetic assessment

Nutritional counseling

Communication skills

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Decision-making

Education

Baccalaureate degree in applied Human Nutrition

Dietetic internship completion

Job description

and the Prevention and Treatment of Disease.

HHS Requisition # 115769
Location: McMaster Children's Hospital Program: Pediatric Eating Disorders Program
Status: Regular Part-Time (0.6)
Rate: $40.43 - $51.83 Hourly

Unit Summary
The McMaster Children's Hospital Eating Disorder Program is a clinical service for children and adolescents with an eating disorder. The focus of this service is on children and adolescents with a diagnosis of anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa and related eating disorders. The program provides outpatient, day treatment and inpatient care. The inpatient unit provides 6 inpatient beds and 4 day treatment places. Care is provided through a multidisciplinary team consisting of nurses, physicians, dietitian, social workers, psychologists, child life specialist and physiotherapist. The philosophy of care is applied in a family-centered care environment.

Position Summary
The Registered Dietitian (RD) functions as a valuable member of the interdisciplinary team and provides nutritional care to children and adolescents with complex mental health and medical issues related to a range of eating disorders, including anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa and other specified feeding or eating disorders. The RD brings a comprehensive knowledge and nutritional expertise to the management of children and adolescents with an eating disorder. The RD is responsible to identify best practices, share these principles with the team and incorporate them into practice and patient care. Activities include nutritional assessment, meal planning and nutritional counseling to patients and parents.

The RD is responsible for acting as a resource to other members of the Eating Disorders Team regarding nutritional care. The RD will establish and manage effective therapeutic relationships with children, adolescents and their families. The RD will provide comprehensive dietary care to each patient and family, using knowledge of the medical and mental health components of eating disorders, in a family-centered care setting. The RD will work in a health care setting that fosters collaboration, recognizes the value of all disciplines and team members, and ensures a culture of self-development and learning to ensure the most appropriate delivery of care to all patients and their families.

As a member of the interdisciplinary team of clinicians, the RD will attend rounds, participate in leading/co-leading group activities, communicate with families and caregivers, liaise with community resources as required, as well as manage issues related to nutritional health. The Dietitian will participate in student education, as appropriate, including the training of dietetic interns. The RD brings a strong knowledge of all Ontario legislation that affects the range of considerations including pediatric and adolescent care, health care consent act, and mental health care.

Schedule Work Hours
Monday to Friday, days (may require some evening work). This role is Temporary until August 2026.

Qualifications

• Current registration with the College of Dietitians of Ontario
• Membership with Dietitians of Canada preferred
• Baccalaureate degree in applied Human Nutrition or equivalent, and successful completion of dietetic internship
• Minimum of 2 years' experience in the past 3 years as a Registered Dietitian with a child and adolescent population and their families in both an inpatient and outpatient setting preferred
• Minimum of 2 years' experience in the past 3 years as a Registered Dietitian with children and adolescents experiencing an eating disorder such as anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa preferred
• Demonstrates knowledge, skills and abilities in dietetic assessment, treatment and counseling with child and adolescent patients with an eating disorder and their families
• Previous experience working within a multidisciplinary team
• Demonstrates an ability and willingness to support dietetic students and dietetic interns
• Demonstrates ability to work in a fast-paced changing environment
• Excellent communication, teamwork, problem-solving and decision-making skills

Proficiency in both Official Languages would be an asset.