Temporary- Dietitian - Adult Eating Disorders

London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC); London; On-site; CAD 66,386 - 82,972; Full time

Job summary

London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC) is seeking a Clinical Dietitian for a temporary full-time position in London, Ontario. This role involves the nutritional assessment and management of patients, collaboration with health-care teams, and developing individualized care plans. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in nutrition, registration with the College of Dietitians of Ontario, and experience in an acute healthcare setting. The position offers a pay rate of $48.19 to $60.23 per hour, with an expected duration up to May 2027.

Qualifications

• 1 year recent related experience, preferably in an acute healthcare setting.
• Recent experience with enteral and parenteral nutrition preferred.
• Demonstrated practice and commitment to patient and staff safety.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for nutritional assessment and management of patients.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate care plans.
• Collaborate with health-care providers and interdisciplinary teams.

Skills

Patient education

Nutrition knowledge dissemination

Conflict resolution

Resilience under pressure

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in nutrition or related field

Registration with the College of Dietitians of Ontario

Membership in Dietitians of Canada

Job description

Clinical Nutrition - Adult Eating Disorders

Responsibilities

As a Clinical Dietitian, you will be responsible for the nutritional assessment and management of patients. This position reports to the Manager of Clinical Nutrition for profession and administration needs and the Program Manager for program‑specific needs.

Primary responsibilities include the assessment of nutritional status and nutritional needs, and the development, implementation, and evaluation of care plans to meet these needs in a patient-and-family‑centred model of care. To provide these services, the successful incumbent will collaborate with other health‑care providers and function as a key member of interdisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of an undergraduate bachelor’s degree in nutrition, food science, or related subject acceptable to the hospital
• Registration with the College of Dietitians of Ontario required
• Membership in Dietitians of Canada required
• 1 year recent related experience, preferably in an acute healthcare setting
• Recent experience with enteral and parenteral nutrition preferred
• Demonstrated skills in patient education and ability to support advancement of dietetic practice‑based research and knowledge
• Ability to promote a high standard of professional practice by disseminating nutrition knowledge and information
• Commitment to ongoing education and professional development related to best practice in clinical nutrition
• Proficient computer skills including word processing and data management software
• Ability to recognize own feelings, express them fully, and constructively manage own feelings in challenging and emotionally charged situations
• Ability to express ideas clearly, confidently, and directly and work through conflicts and differences in a respectful way
• Ability to stay effective and resilient when dealing with adverse circumstances and multiple demands
• Demonstrated practice and commitment to the principles of patient and family centred care
• Demonstrated practice and commitment to patient and staff safety at LHSC
• Demonstrated practice and commitment to LHSC's vision, purpose and values
• Demonstrated ability to attend work on a regular basis

What we offer

Temporary Full‑Time

Rate of Pay: $48.19 per hour – $60.23 per hour

Hours of Work: 37.5 hours per week

Duration: Up to May 2027

We are committed to providing a safe, healthy and inclusive work environment that inspires respect. LHSC is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from equity‑denied groups including Indigenous people, racialized people, women, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ persons. LHSC is also committed to ensuring an accessible and inclusive recruitment process. Upon individual request, we will endeavour to remove any barrier to the hiring process to reasonably accommodate candidates, including those with disabilities, while maintaining a fair, consistent and equitable recruitment approach. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application, interview or selection processes, please contact Recruitment Services at 519‑685‑8500, extension #34321 or [e-mail].

As part of the selection process applicants may be required to complete an examination or test. Please be advised that a reference check may be conducted as part of the selection process.

Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Successful candidates, as a condition of job offer, would be required to provide a satisfactory police information check (original document) completed in the last 6 months.