Dietetic Assistant - Clinical Nutrition

Who We Are

London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC) is a world-class academic health sciences centre located in the southwestern Ontario city of London. Just two hours from Toronto and two hours from Detroit, London features a beautiful and walkable downtown core located on the Thames River, a vibrant culinary scene and scores of activities that highlight local arts, culture and music. As one of Canada’s largest acute-care teaching hospitals, LHSC delivers world-class care and experiences, built on our commitment to excellence in research, innovation, and learning. In partnership with our communities, we design and advance healthcare to support he wellness of the populations we serve. LHSC delivers both local and regional services, including the Children’s Hospital, within a large geographic area. LHSC is known for its great people and great care, with a workforce of close to 15,000, dedicated to delivering the highest quality patient care while partnering with communities to transform health, one life at a time.

Open: April 16, 2024

Deadline: April 22, 2024

Non-Union

Clinical Nutrition

Reporting to the Manager of Clinical Nutrition, the Dietetic Assistant provides support to the Clinical Dietitians in the provision of daily clinical nutrition services. Responsibilities may include: nutrition screening, assisting with data collection, implementation of nutrition care plans, acting as a liaison with patient food services regarding patient menu issues and diet teaching under the direction of the Clinical Dietitian.

Regular Part- Time

Rate of Pay: $30.16 per hour - $37.72 per hour

Hours of Work: 22.50 hours per week

• Diploma in Nutrition and Food Services Management or Bachelor’s Degree in Foods and Nutrition
• Membership in CSNM (Canadian Society of Nutrition Management) preferred
• Minimum one (1) year of recent, related acute care clinical experience providing direct patient care preferred
• Knowledge of enteral and infant formuals preferred
• Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, Cerner Powerchart, Outlook and CBORD Food Service Software,
• Demonstrated ability to apply knowledge of therapeutic diets and food service delivery systems to support quality patient care.
• Demonstrated skills in nutrition screening, assessment, nutrition care planning, monitoring and patient education.
• Ability to express ideas clearly, confidently and directly through effective written and oral communication.
• Well-developed interpersonal skills and the ability to establish and sustain effective relationships. Ability to recognize own feelings, express them fully and constructively manage own feelings in challenging and emotionally charged situations. Ability work through conflicts and differences in a respectful way
• Ability to manage a busy caseload and manage change in a dynamic environment with an optimistic disposition toward new experiences and change in general
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team while maintaining effectiveness and resiliency when dealing with change, adverse circumstances and multiple demands
• Demonstrated commitment to continuing education
• Demonstrated practice and commitment to the principles of patient and family centered care
• Demonstrated practice and commitment to patient and staff safety at LHSC
• Demonstrated practice and commitment to LHSC’s Vision, Purpose and Values
• Demonstrated ability to attend work on a regular basis

Immunization Requirements:

Before beginning employment at LHSC, all new hires will be required to:

• Provide vaccination records or proof of immunity against measles, mumps, rubella and varicella (chicken pox), Hepatitis B, Tetanus/ Diphtheria/Polio; Meningitis;

• Provide documentation of the Tuberculosis skin testing (two step);

• Provide proof of Health Canada-approved COVID-19 vaccination reflective of Ontario Health’s current definition of being fully vaccinated

• For more information visit https://www.lhsc.on.ca/careers/health-review-requirements

If interested in this role, please apply with a resume that outlines all current and previous experience relevant to the position.

We are committed to providing a safe, healthy and inclusive work environment that inspires respect. LHSC is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from equity-denied groups including Indigenous people, racialized people, women, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA persons. LHSC is also committed to ensuring an accessible and inclusive recruitment process.Upon individual request, we will endeavor to remove any barrier to the hiring process to reasonably accommodate candidates, including those with disabilities, while maintaining a fair, consistent and equitable recruitment approach. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application, interview or selection processes, please contact Recruitment Services at 519-685-8500, extension #34321 or recruitment@lhsc.on.ca .

As part of the selection process applicants may be required to complete an examination or test. Please be advised that a reference check may be conducted as part of the selection process.

Your interest in this opportunity is appreciated. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Successful candidates, as a condition of job offer, would be required to provide a satisfactory police information check (original document) completed in the last 6 months.

Please be advised, if you are seeking employment on a temporary work or study permit we recommend reviewing work permit restrictions as it applies to healthcare organizations in Canada. As per the Government of Canada, LHSC is considered a hospital/healthcare organization, even if an employee is functioning in a non-patient facing role. Individuals on a work or study permit seeking employment in this sector may be required to complete additional steps in the process, including but not limited to a medical exam, which may also apply to employees looking to renew their work permits. It is the employee’s accountability to ensure they are adhering to their specific work permit restrictions, and we encourage all candidates and LHSC employees to be proactive and review restrictions as soon as possible as it could be a lengthy process.