Registered Dietitian – Clinical Nutrition

Southlake Health Community • Newmarket, ON

7d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Registered Dietitian works collaboratively as a member of the Health Care Team to provide patient and family focused nutrition care including nutrition assessments, nutrition diagnoses, nutrition interventions, and nutrition monitoring and evaluation. With the use of medical directives and delegated acts, the Registered Dietitian manages oral diets, enteral and parenteral nutrition support, medications, labs and IVs. We prioritize a people-first workplace culture which emphasizes equity and inclusion throughout our hiring process. To ensure fairness and transparency, all applications are reviewed and assessed by our dedicated team of recruiters and hiring managers, not by artificial intelligence (AI). We value the unique perspectives each candidate brings to our organization.

Requirements

• Registered Dietitian in good standing with the College of Dietitians of Ontario
• Minimum of two years clinical nutrition experience in an acute care hospital required
• Proficiency in MS Office applications and hospital information system/EMR
• Experience in enteral and parenteral nutrition required
• Effectively prioritizes and manages workload both independently and collaboratively in a fast paced environment
• Demonstrates collaborative working relationships with interdisciplinary team members in the in-patient environment.
• Excellent interpersonal, customer service and team, written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrates critical thinking skills.
• Demonstrates excellence in communication, both written and verbal
• Analysis / problem assessment
• Innovative and willing to learn
• Commitment to customer service and teamwork
• Demonstrates individual leadership skills
• Must be able to perform all necessary bona fide duties for the position, as outlined in the position guide.
• Must review and be capable of performing duties as outlined in the Job Demands Analysis for the position as a condition of offer.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in critical care areas preferred, though not required

Responsibilities

• Provide patient and family focused nutrition care including nutrition assessments, nutrition diagnoses, nutrition interventions, and nutrition monitoring and evaluation.
• Manage oral diets, enteral and parenteral nutrition support, medications, labs and IVs using medical directives and delegated acts.
• Collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary team members in the in-patient environment.
• Support and enable evidence-based practice in the professional milieu.
• Demonstrate a commitment to patient-centered care.
• Attend work regularly as per the Attendance Support Policy.

Benefits

• Progressive health and dental benefit plans
• HOOPP pension plan with employer and employee premium sharing
• Enhanced wellness initiatives, including virtual fitness classes and on-site gym memberships

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level