Dietitian Jobs in Lucknow, Ontario, Canada
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Lucknow, Ontario, Canada
Registered Dietitian
About the role
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, the Dietitian provides leadership and direction in education related to applied nutrition care, and may also participate in applied research and clinical studies. He/she will also provide guidance and direction to Technical and Clinical Associates. The Dietitian will participate in student education, as appropriate, including the training of dietetic interns.
- 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
- 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 Dieticians of Canada required 10.Previous experience with acute medical patients preferred
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About Hamilton Health Sciences
Hamilton Health Sciences is a community of 15,000 staff, physicians, researchers and volunteers that proudly serves southwestern Ontario residents. We also provide specialized care to people of all ages from across the province in many areas, such as cardiac, stroke, trauma, cancer, palliative and pediatric care.