##About SickKids

Dedicated exclusively to children and their families, The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) is one of the largest and most respected paediatric healthcare centres in the world. As innovators in child health, we lead and partner to improve the health of children through the integration of healthcare, leading-edge research and education. Our reputation would not have been built - nor could it be maintained - without the skills, knowledge and experience of the extraordinary people who come to work here every day. SickKids is committed to ongoing learning and development, and features a caring and supportive work environment that combines exceptionally high standards of practice.

When you join SickKids, you become part of our community. We share a commitment and determination to fulfill our vision ofHealthier Children. A Better World.

Don't miss out on the opportunity to work alongside the world's best in paediatric healthcare.

##Position Description

In collaboration with the health care team, the Registered Dietitian will provide nutritional care to children/families by assessing nutritional status and identifying, preventing and rectifying nutritional problems. The area of coverage is the Ability Clinic.

Here's what you'll get to do:

• Conduct comprehensive nutrition assessments for pediatric patients with restrictive eating
• Determine nutritional status, growth adequacy, and dietary intake
• Identify macro- and micronutrient deficiencies or insufficiencies
• Develop and implement therapeutic nutrition care plans including vitamin/mineral supplementation
• Provide Family education and counseling on selective eating and sensory feeding challenges
• Collaborate with medical team and patient's care circle
• Manage tube feeds
• Document assessments and recommendations in the electronic health record
• Participate with other team members in case conferences with school and community providers outside of clinic time.

Here's what you'll need:

• Baccalaureate degree in Nutrition
• Registration with the College of Dietitians of Ontario
• Strong clinical assessment and communication skills
• Experience in Pediatrics
• Experience with restrictive or disordered eating
• Experience managing micronutrient deficiencies
• Ability to collaborate effectively as a member of the health care team and to take initiative and leadership.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, creativity and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated ability to utilize critical thinking and problem solving skills.
• Demonstrated attention to detail and efficient time management.
• Demonstrated belief in lifelong learning and evidence based practice.
• Flexibility and creativity to make treatment recommendations, specific to the individual needs of patients with autism and developmental disabilities
• Demonstrated commitment to advancing and aiding in the pursuit of equity, diversity and inclusion objectives.

**Employment Type:**0.6 FTE, one year contract - days of week Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday (Wednesday may be negotiable)

##Our Commitment to Diversity

SickKids is committed to championing equity, diversity and inclusion in all that we do, fostering an intentionally inclusive and culturally safe environment that reflects the diversity of the patients, families and communities we serve. Learn more about workplace inclusion.

##Accessibility & Accommodation

If you require accommodation during the application process, please reach out to our aSKHR team. SickKids can provide access and inclusion supports to eligible candidates to support their full engagement during the interview and selection process as well as to ensure candidates are able to perform their duties once successfully hired. If you are invited for an interview and require accommodation, please let us know at the time of your invitation to interview. Information received related to access, inclusion or accommodation will be addressed confidentially.

##How To Apply

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