Hamilton Health Sciences·Hamilton, Ontario
The Registered Dietitian provides nutritional care, assessment, and management for inpatient rehabilitation patients, including those with spinal cord injuries and stroke. They are also responsible for counseling patients and families and participating in the education of dietetic interns.
As a member of the healthcare team, the Registered Dietitian will be responsible for the nutritional care of inpatient amputee, spinal cord, ABI and stroke rehabilitation patients. The Registered Dietitian is responsible for assessment of nutritional status, implementation and management of nutrition care plans, and counseling and teaching patients and families. The Dietitian will participate in student education, as appropriate, including the training of dietetic interns.
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Current registration with the College of Dietitians of Ontario or eligibility for registration 2.
Baccalaureate degree in Applied Human Nutrition or Baccalaureate of Science and successful completion of dietetic internship 3.
Demonstrated knowledge of health education theory and clinical nutrition, and their practical application in patient care within a rehabilitation setting 4.
Demonstrated knowledge and experience in dysphasia management, enteral nutrition and rehabilitation 5.
Ability to work effectively as a member of a multidisciplinary team 6.
Excellent communication, time management, problem-solving and organizational skills 7.
Computer and Medline search skills 8.
Member of Dietitians of Canada as required
Candidates must be registered with the College of Dietitians of Ontario and hold a Baccalaureate degree in Applied Human Nutrition or Science. Demonstrated experience in dysphasia management, enteral nutrition, and rehabilitation settings is required.
Market context
Registered Dietitian roles in Ontario hospitals often reflect steady demand for clinicians who can support acute care, nutrition therapy, and interdisciplinary patient care. This role is competitive because it requires College of Dietitians of Ontario registration, at least two years of acute care hospital experience, EMR proficiency, and enteral and parenteral nutrition experience. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your hospital-based experience matches the posting before applying.