The Registered Dietitian works as part of a team of dietitians to provide clinical services to a range of cancer outpatients. Working in conjunction with multi-disciplinary disease site teams, and with a patient centered focus; the Dietitian completes comprehensive nutrition assessments, establishes goals of care and implements and monitors nutrition care plans. Clinical assessment, patient and family education and nutrition counseling are fundamental components of the role.

The Dietitian may also participate in staff education and research and in broader Hamilton Health Sciences initiatives as determined. The Dietitian reports to the Clinical Manager, Supportive and Palliative Care.

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 prospect 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

Monday to Friday; days

This position is temporary until March 2028.





- 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 an accredited dietetic internship program
- Demonstrated knowledge and skills in comprehensive nutrition assessments, as well as the implementation and monitoring of nutrition care plans
- Excellent interpersonal and oral and written communication skills including patient teaching and nutrition counselling skills
- Demonstrated critical thinking, problem solving, organizational skills and Quality and Process Improvement
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a health care team
- Experience in oncology dietetics and Enteral Nutrition preferred
- Experience in Supplement Parenteral Nutrition an asset.
- Demonstrated computer experience with MOSIAQ, Clinical Connect, MS Office and EPIC Hospital Information System experience preferred.
- Membership with Dietitians of Canada required.

Supportive Care at the Juravinski Cancer Centre is part of the Supportive and Palliative Care Program within the Juravinski Cancer Program. Supportive care is the set of services focused on meeting the emotional, physical, social and spiritual needs of cancer patients and their families. Health professional services within Supportive Care include pain and symptom management, social work, psychiatry, dietetics, chaplaincy and aboriginal patient navigation.

📌 Registered Dietitian (Ontario)
🏢 Hamilton Health Sciences
📍 Ontario