Registered Dietitian

UHN is Canada's No. 1 hospital and the world's No. 1 publicly funded hospital. With 10 sites and more than 44,000 TeamUHN members. UHN consists of Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, The Michener Institute of Education and West Park Healthcare Centre. As Canada's top research hospital, the scope of biomedical research and complexity of cases at UHN have made it a national and international source for discovery, education and patient care. UHN has the largest hospital-based research program in Canada, with major research in neurosciences, cardiology, transplantation, oncology, surgical innovation, infectious diseases, genomic medicine and rehabilitation medicine. UHN is a research hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto.

UHN's vision is to build A Healthier World and its only because of the talented and dedicated people who work here that we are continually bringing that vision closer to reality.

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Union: Non-Union
Site: Toronto General Hospital/Princess Margaret Cancer Centre
Department: Allied Health
Reports to: Manager, Allied Health
Hours: Various
Shifts: Various
Salary: $42.21 - $52.76 per hour (To commensurate with experience and consistent with UHN compensation policy)
Status: Casual ( 2 positions )
Closing Date: February 19, 2024

Working under the direction of the Operational Manager and in collaboration with other members of the interdisciplinary team, the Registered Dietitian (RD) provides services based on standards of quality and evidence-based practice.

Duties

• Provides consultation and independently screens patients for nutritional intervention, collects and interprets patient health data for in-depth assessment, completes ongoing monitoring and reassessment in collaboration with patients, caregivers, and the health care team
• Establishes priorities, strategies and interventions in order to contribute to the individualized treatment program that allows the patient to achieve optimal outcomes
• Fosters a culture of safety by minimizing patient harm, promoting the well-being of patient and health care providers, reducing the likelihood of adverse events, and communicating safety concerns
• Additional responsibilities may include mentoring dietetic students, implementing pertinent medical directives, completing administrative responsibilities, supervising assigned personnel, conducting practice-based research and performing other functions consistent with the job classification to ensure excellence in the provision of care

• At minimum, completion of a Masters degree in an integrated practicum program in Nutrition, with consideration of a Bachelors degree in Nutrition with a post-graduate dietetic internship, or recognized equivalent
• Successful completion of an accredited practical dietetic training program accredited by the Partnership for Dietetic Education and Practice in Canada, or equivalent
• One (1) year hospital related experience, preferred
• Experience working in acute care preferred
• Experience with conducting practice-based research an asset
• Experience supervising dietetic students/interns an asset
• Registration with the College of Dietitians of Ontario
• Membership with Dietitians of Canada, preferred
• Complies with the Code of Ethics and Rules of Conduct according to College of Dietitians of Ontario
• Flexibility and ability to prioritize and to deal with changes in tasks with short notice
• Ability to learn and perform applicable advanced nutrition assessment including Subjective Global Assessment, Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis, skinfold measurements and indirect calorimetry
• Proficiency in computer skills, specifically in Microsoft Office applications and medical software
• Ability to negotiate and advocate for patients and the Dietetic profession
• Demonstrated teaching ability, and leadership skills to facilitate meetings, volunteers and students
• Ability to adapt to a wide variety of patient populations and knowledge of cultural foods and diversity
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Excellent problem solving, critical thinking, decision-making and conflict resolution skills
• Ability to extract very detailed information to make informed decisions
• Broad-based knowledge and versatility in clinical dietetics
• Recognizes and acts within the scope and limitations of the dietitian's role
• Ability to exercise sound clinical judgment and to function in an independent, self-directed manner

Why join UHN?

In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN.

• Competitive offer packages
• Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP https://hoopp.com/)
• Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
• A flexible work environment
• Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
• Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.)

Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration.

All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.

UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates. Please ensure you check your email regularly.

Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.

UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.