Registered Dietitian

Responsibilities

• Provide consultation and independently screen patients for nutritional intervention
• Collect and interpret patient health data for in-depth assessment
• Complete ongoing monitoring and reassessment in collaboration with patients, caregivers, and the healthcare team
• Establish priorities, strategies, and interventions for individualized treatment programs
• Foster a culture of safety by minimizing patient harm and communicating safety concerns
• Mentor dietetic students and implement medical directives
• Conduct practice-based research and perform administrative responsibilities

Requirements

• Masters degree in an integrated practicum program in Nutrition (or Bachelors with post-graduate internship)
• 1 year of practical and related experience
• Completion of an accredited practical dietetic training program (PEDRA)
• Registration with the College of Dietitians of Ontario
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and medical software
• Ability to perform advanced nutrition assessments (SGA, BIA, skinfold, indirect calorimetry)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in outpatient or oncology settings
• Experience with nutrition counseling and virtual nutrition care
• Experience providing enteral nutrition support
• Experience conducting practice-based research
• Experience supervising dietetic students or interns
• Membership with Dietitians of Canada

Benefits

• Competitive offer packages
• Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
• Access to transit and UHN shuttle service
• Flexible work environment
• Opportunities for development and promotion
• Corporate discounts (travel, restaurants, parking, etc.)

About the Company

UHN is Canada’s #1 hospital and the world’s #1 publicly funded hospital. As Canada's top research hospital, UHN is a national and international source for discovery, education, and patient care, affiliated with the University of Toronto.