Job Description

About SickKids

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Dedicated exclusively to children and their families, The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) is one of the largest and most respected paediatric healthcare centres in the world. As innovators in child health, we lead and partner to improve the health of children through the integration of healthcare, leading-edge research and education. Our reputation would not have been built - nor could it be maintained - without the skills, knowledge and experience of the extraordinary people who come to work here every day. SickKids is committed to ongoing learning and development, and features a caring and supportive work environment that combines exceptionally high standards of practice.


When you join SickKids, you become part of our community. We share a commitment and determination to fulfill our vision of Healthier Children. A Better World.


Don't miss out on the opportunity to work alongside the world's best in paediatric healthcare.

Position Description

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In collaboration with the health care team, the Registered Dietitian will provide nutritional care to children/families by assessing nutritional status and identifying, preventing and rectifying nutritional problems. The area of coverage is the Genetic Metabolics Program.

Here's What You'll Get To Do:

Nutritional assessments, plans and interventions for infants, children and adolescents with inborn errors of metabolism (such as phenylketonuria and aminoacidopathies, fatty acid oxidation defects, and glycogen storage diseases, with attention to medical complexity, weight and growth, biochemistry, and additional factors impacting metabolic control and nutritional status, such as pubertal development, and physical activity. Collaborate with a highly effective and motivated interprofessional team. Provide safe and appropriate medical nutritional therapy to patients. Monitor the effectiveness of nutrition intervention and care. Provide education to patients and caregivers on dietary management of genetic metabolic disorders. Act as a resource to children/families, other health care professionals and referral centers on nutrition education and management of inborn errors of metabolism.

Here's What You'll Need:

Baccalaureate degree in Nutrition. Master's degree is considered an asset. Registration with the College of Dietitians of Ontario. Experience in Pediatrics. Experience in Genetic Metabolic disorders and/or PKU is an asset. Experience in enteral and parenteral nutrition. Acute care management Experience working in acute and chronic care settings. Experience in individual and group education or counseling- both in person and using virtual platforms. Effective counseling skills. Ability to collaborate effectively as a member of the health care team and to take initiative and leadership. Excellent interpersonal, communication, creativity and organizational skills. Demonstrated ability to utilize critical thinking and problem-solving skills- with emphasis on enteral nutrition management. Demonstrated attention to detail and efficient time management. Demonstrated belief in lifelong learning and evidence-based practice. Demonstrated commitment to advancing and aiding in the pursuit of equity, diversity and inclusion objectives.

Here's What You'll Love

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This position is eligible for employee benefits coverage and pension including but not limited to; health, dental and life insurance. The full benefits package will be discussed at the time of offer. A focus on employee wellness with our new Staff Health and Well-being Strategy. Self-care helps us support others. A hospital that welcomes and focuses on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion. The opportunity to make an impact. Regardless of your role or professional interest, you will be making a difference at SickKids and contributing to our vision of Healthier Children. A Better World*.
For more on why you'll love working at SickKids, visit our careers site.

Employment Type:

Full-time Permanent, 1.0 FTE

Our Commitment to Diversity

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SickKids is committed to championing equity, diversity and inclusion in all that we do, fostering an intentionally inclusive and culturally safe environment that reflects the diversity of the patients, families and communities we serve. Learn more about workplace inclusion.

Accessibility & Accommodation

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If you require accommodation during the application process, please reach out to our aSKHR team. SickKids can provide access and inclusion supports to eligible candidates to support their full engagement during the interview and selection process as well as to ensure candidates are able to perform their duties once successfully hired. If you are invited for an interview and require accommodation, please let us know at the time of your invitation to interview. Information received related to access, inclusion or accommodation will be addressed confidentially.

How To Apply

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