Registered Dietitian

Unit Summary

Ward C3 is an inpatient unit that offers acute care services to both oncology (solid tumor malignancies) and GI patients. The unit is comprised of diverse services including : medical oncology, radiation oncology, gynecology oncology, and GI. The goal of oncological therapy is cure, symptom management and pain control or palliation. GI patients often are admitted for a flare related to a chronic disease (Crohn’s, Ulcerative Colitis) and may require medical intervention.

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, and may also participate in applied research and clinical studies. The Dietitian will also participate in student education, as appropriate, including the training of dietetic interns. The Dietitian should exhibit advanced skills in parenteral and enteral nutrition in complex gastrointestinal patients.

Schedule Work Hours

Monday - Friday days

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.Previous experience with digestive diseases patients, and with enteral and parenteral nutrition

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

5. Demonstrated clinical evaluation and critical appraisal skills

6. Computer and Medline search skills

7. Demonstrated initiative and ability to function independently

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

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

10. Membership with Dietitians of Canada 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