Registered Dietitian

Hamilton Health Sciences • Hamilton, ON

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About The Position

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.

Requirements

• Current registration with the College of Dietitians of Ontario or eligibility for registration
• Baccalaureate degree in Applied Human Nutrition or Baccalaureate of Science and successful completion of Dietetic Internship
• Previous experience with digestive diseases patients, and with enteral and parenteral nutrition
• Knowledge of principles and practical application of applied and therapeutic nutrition
• Demonstrated clinical evaluation and critical appraisal skills
• Computer and Medline search skills
• Demonstrated initiative and ability to function independently
• Excellent communication, teamwork, problem-solving and organizational skills
• Ability to teach and facilitate the learning of dietetic interns
• Membership with Dietitians of Canada required

Responsibilities

• Nutritional care of patients through assessment of nutritional status, prescription, implementation and management of nutrition care plans, counseling and teaching.
• Participate in applied research and clinical studies.
• Participate in student education, including the training of dietetic interns.
• Exhibit advanced skills in parenteral and enteral nutrition in complex gastrointestinal patients.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level