Registered Dietitian

Responsibilities

• The RD 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
• Through patient-centered approaches, the RD establishes priorities, strategies and interventions for individualized treatment plans that allow the patient to achieve optimal outcomes
• As an interprofessional team member, the RD fosters a culture of safety by minimizing patient harm, promoting the well-being of patients and health care providers, reducing the likelihood of adverse events, and communicating safety concerns
• At minimum, completion of a Bachelor degree in a 4 year Dietitians of Canada (DC) accredited university food/nutrition program degree/discipline or recognized equivalent
• Registration with the College of Dietitians of Ontario
• Membership with Dietitians of Canada, preferred
• Previous experience with Acute General Internal Medicine, Neuro, and Surgical patient population, preferred
• At minimum, 1 year practical and related experience in enteral nutrition support
• Comply with the Code of Ethics and Rules of Conduct according to College of Dietitians of Ontario
• Ability to learn and perform applicable advanced nutrition assessment including Subjective Global Assessment
• Excellent communication, organizational, time management, and problem solving skills
• Why join 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. At University Health Network (UHN), artificial intelligence technologies may be used to assist in the screening, assessment, and selection of candidates for this position.
• 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.

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Additional Information

Union: Non-Union Number of vacancies: 1 New or Replacement Position: Replacement Site: Toronto Western Hospital Department: Bariatric Program Reports to: Program Manager Salary Range: $43.47 to $54.34 Hours: Up to 15 hours Weekly Shifts: Days Status: Casual Closing Date: July 2, 2026 Position Summary As an integral member of the interprofessional team, the Registered Dietitian (RD) provides services based on standards of quality and evidence-based practice.

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