Dietetic Assistant - Clinical Nutrition Services

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 the 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.

Posting Period

Open:          February 10, 2025

Deadline:     February 16, 2025

Non-Union

Department Name

Clinical Nutrition

Reporting to the Manager of Health Disciplines, 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:       $30.70 per hour - $38.37 per hour

Hours of Work:    Up to 22 hours per week

Qualifications

• 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 formulas preferred
• Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, Cerner Power chart, 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 LHSCs Vision, Purpose and Values
• Demonstrated ability to attend work on a regular basis

Immunization Requirements:

Before beginning employment at LHSC, all new hires must provide document related to LHSC's Health review requirements. For more information and a detailed list of requirements, please visit Health Review Requirements | LHSC

Teaching, Learning and Research 

London Health Sciences Centre is proudly one of Canada's largest acute-care teaching and research hospitals. LHSC has an unwavering commitment to lifelong learning, with education agreements in collaboration with over 55 schools, hospitals, and community agencies from across Ontario, Canada and internationally; among our many education partners, our three regional partners are Western University, Fanshawe College, and Thames Valley District School Board. LHSC provides students with a place that they can learn and discover knowledge and skills to take them forward in their careers as health care professionals. Approximately 1400 Nursing, Allied Health and other students ranging from secondary school to university graduate level programs receive training at LHSC every year. As an employee of LHSC, you will be expected to engage in role-related teaching, professional development, and research activities in addition to standard position duties and responsibilities. 

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 an internal reference check may be conducted as part of the selection process. 

Thank you for your interest in this opportunity. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.