The Registered Dietician in the shared services team is responsible for the nutritional care of patients with a range of pediatric diagnoses, through assessment of nutritional status; prescription, implementation and management of nutrition care plans; counseling and teaching. This includes supporting patients across a number of pediatric services including immunology, rheumatology and infectious disease. The Registered Dietician is a key interdisciplinary team member who collaborates with care providers, patients and families in the clinical setting. In addition to patient care, the dietician provides leadership and direction in education related to applied nutrition care and may also participate in applied research and clinical studies as applicable.
Current registration with the College of Dietitians of Ontario or eligibility for registration
Baccalaureate degree in Applied Human Nutrition or Baccalaureate of Science or equivalent and successful completion of dietetic internship
Recent (1 to 2 years) experience (within the last 3 years) as a Registered Dietitian in an acute tertiary care pediatric setting
Demonstrated knowledge working with infants, children, adolescents and their families as they pertain to therapeutic nutrition and the pediatric ketogenic diet
Demonstrated knowledge, skills and abilities in health teaching, dietetic assessment, treatment and counseling with pediatric patients and their families
Demonstrated Computer and Medline search skills
Demonstrated ability to work in a fast paced changing environment
Excellent communication, teamwork, problem-solving and decision-making skills
Membership with Dietitians of Canada preferred
