The NICU 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. The dietitian participates in student education including the training of dietetic interns.

Days; weekdays, weekends and holidays.

Hamilton Health Sciences fosters a culture of patient and staff safety, whereby all employees are guided by our Mission, Vision, Values, and Values Based Code of Conduct. Hamilton Health Sciences is a teaching hospital and all staff and physicians are expected to support students and other learners.

To be considered for this opportunity applicants must apply during the posting period. All internal and external applicants may ONLY apply via the Careers website. This job posting is for an existing vacancy.

Hamilton Health Sciences is an equal opportunity employer and we will accommodate any needs under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Hiring processes will be modified to remove barriers to accommodate those with disabilities, if requested. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application processes, please contact Human Resources at (phone hidden), Ext. 46947 for assistance.

If the applicant requires a specific accommodation because of a disability during an interview,



the applicant will need to advise the hiring manager when scheduling the interview and the appropriate accommodations can be made.

This competition is open to all qualified applicants, however, qualified internal applicants will be considered first. Past performance will be considered as part of the selection process. If you are a previous employee of Hamilton Health Sciences, please note: the circumstances around an employee's exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment. Proficiency in both Official Languages, French and English, is considered an asset.

If this position is temporary, selection for this position will be as per the outlined Collective Agreements:

Article 30 (k), CUPE Collective Agreement

Article 10.7 (d), ONA Collective Agreement

Article 13.01 (b) (ii), OPSEU 273 Collective Agreement

Article 14.04, OPSEU 209 Collective Agreement

Article 2.07 and Article 13, PIPSC RT Collective Agreement

Step into a job that opens countless doors. As one of Canada’s largest and most diverse hospitals, we’re providing advanced care to people of all ages from across the province. You can explore advancement opportunities, take professional development courses, and stretch yourself as a leader, all at HHS. We are the largest employer in the greater Hamilton region, and play a vital role in training the next generation of health professionals in collaboration with our academic partners,



including McMaster University and Mohawk College.

Hamilton Health

Sciences is a hospital system of 18,000 staff, physicians, researchers and volunteers that proudly serves south central Ontario residents. We also provide specialized, advanced care to people from across the province.

The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at McMaster Children’s Hospital is comprised of a 56 bed Level III NICU, a 16 bed Level IIc NICU and a neonatal transport team, providing medical and surgical care to over 1,500 neonates and their families per year and serving a broad geographic area within southern Ontario. The interdisciplinary team provides family-centered care with a strong focus on evidence-based best practice and continuous quality improvement. McMaster NICU is actively involved in a number of cooperative quality improvement initiatives provincially, nationally and internationally.

- Current registration with the College of Dietitians of Ontario or eligibility for registration

- Bachelors Degree in Applied Human Nutrition or Bachelor of Science and successful completion of an accredited dietetic internship program in Nutrition

- Minimum of 2 years experience (within the last 3 years) as a Registered Dietitian in a tertiary care, pediatric setting

- Knowledge, skills and abilities in dietetic assessment, treatment and counseling with acutely ill newborns and their families

- Demonstrated ability to work in a fast paced, changing environment and to organize, prioritize and problem solve effectively

- Excellent communication, teamwork, problem solving and decision making skills

- Membership with Dietitians of Canada required

📌 Registered Dietitian - Neonatal ICU (Ontario)
🏢 Hamilton Health Sciences
📍 Ontario