Nutrition Technician (Infant)

Posting Period

Open:          November 29, 2024

Deadline:    December 5, 2024

Non-Union

Department Name

Food Services 

The Nutrition Technician (Infant) will safely and accurately prepare and deliver the feeds for preterm and/or term infants in the NICU, using a controlled environment that limits the potential for cross contamination of fortifiers, powdered formulas and mixing equipment. Working independently preparing feeds and communicating with NICU team members, ensuring an integrated patient and family centered care approach. 

What We Offer: 

• Status: Temporary Part-time (until January 2026)
• Rate of Pay: $26.43 per hour - $33.02 per hour 
• Career Development & Training Opportunities 
• Employee Wellness Initiatives 

Qualifications

As the ideal candidate, you have:

• Successful completion of a  College Diploma in a CSNM (Canadian Society of Nutrition Management) accredited program in Food Services Administration and Technology 
• Member of Canadian Society of Nutrition Management preferred
• Experience with Neonatal/Paediatric patient population preferred 1 year
• Demonstrate working knowledge of aseptic technique in the preparation of feeds
• Working knowledge of neonatal nutrition, therapeutic diets and additives/formulas preferred
• Proficiency with computerized diet order entry systems preferred
• Experience with inventory control for the milk preparation and stock preferred
• Proficient math skills to convert EPR infant formula order to preparation recipe
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize work
• Proficient knowledge in safe food handling guidelines, inventory management and control
• Demonstrated proficient knowledge of specific guidelines for preparation, handling and storage of breast milk
• Proficient computer knowledge (Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel)
• Proficient knowledge of the Women & Infants system and associated printers
• Demonstrated proficient math skills to convert EPR infant formula order to preparation recipe
• Demonstrated ability to be self-directed, highly organized, flexible and balance competing priorities
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a member of a work team
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (both verbal and written)
• 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

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 where they can learn and discover knowledge and skills to take them forward in their careers as health care professionals. Approximately 2,900 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.

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

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.

Work Permit

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.