Registered Dietitian (CAS)
Top Benefits
About the role
POSITION TITLE
Registered Dietitian
SHIFT TYPE
Rotating days, evenings, nights, weekends, & holidays
DEPT/PROGRAM
Rehabilitation Services
JOB CLASS
Registered Dietitian
EMPLOYMENT TYPE
Casual
RATE OF PAY
$39.16 – $50.77 per hour
WORK SCHEDULE
As needed
EMPLOYEE GROUP
OPSEU
POSTING TYPE
NEW Vacancy
Open
POSTING DATE
May 7th, 2026
HYBRID ELIGIBLE
Yes
OPEN POSITIONS
1
Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care is a 315-bed academic and teaching hospital that provides specialized mental health, addiction and geriatric care. Located on the shores of Georgian Bay, we serve some of the most complex and disadvantaged individuals in Ontario and are the sole provider of high-secure forensic mental health services in the province.
The Manager of Rehabilitation Services is currently seeking a casual Registered Dietitian. The purpose of the position is to provide evidence-informed nutrition intervention to Waypoint inpatients and outpatients for health promotion, disease prevention, and treatment of acute and chronic diseases.
For information about funding incentives for nurses, our enhanced employee referral program, housing, orientation and other employment-related information please follow this link to our employment web page. https://www.waypointcentre.ca/get-involved/join-our-team
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- Provide individual diet counseling with in/out patients to assess nutrient status, recommend appropriate diet intervention and support the achievement of patient identified goals.
- As a member of the interprofessional team, work collaboratively with clinical program areas and Food Services staff acting as a consultant in matters related to nutrition, patient diets, special food items/requests, care planning and new/emerging resources in the field.
- Conduct regular nutrition assessments according to risk levels and annual nutrition assessments on all long term patients; perform swallow assessments and make recommendations to minimize choking/aspiration risk.
- Conduct education with patients, clinical program staff, food service staff; lead health promotion activities such as nutrition month, diabetes prevention through displays/demonstrations and presentations.
- Make recommendations to the Assistant Manager Food Services regarding menus and efficiencies in processes; investigate specialty products available in the marketplace and make recommendations to the Food Systems Officer for procurement.
- Participate as a member organizational and external committees as required.
- Supports the development of evidence-informed practice support documents within professional scope of practice.
- Provide supervision and mentoring of dietetic interns and new dietitian employees.
- Maintain current dietetic knowledge and competence as required by the professional College standards.
REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS:
-
Registration as a Dietitian with the College of Dietitians of Ontario is required.
-
Membership in good standing with Dietitians Canada is required.
-
Preference will be given to those with experience working with persons with mental health conditions.
-
Results oriented work ethic to work independently and undertake tasks needed to accomplish work objectives and deliver quality, consistent and timely results
-
Demonstrated leadership, conflict resolution, interpersonal and organizational skills
-
Proven written and verbal communication skills
-
Proven ability to adapt readily to change and reflects an optimistic and positive attitude
-
Models and promotes core ethical practice, Waypoint Values (Caring, Respect, Accountability, Innovation)
-
Preference for proficiency in French/English language skills.
WHAT WE OFFER:
- Includes 6% in lieu of vacation to start and 14% in lieu of benefits OR 10% if enrolling in HOOPP
- Eligible to participate in the Health Care of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
- Access to Waypoint’s Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
HOW DO I APPLY?
Waypoint employees apply through the Employee Self-Service portal at https://employees.waypointcentre.ca and external applicants apply to Join our Team, Career Opportunities | Waypointby close of business (4:00 pm)on May 17th, 2026 quoting job WC26-102. Attach your cover letter and resume detailing why you are interested in this opportunity and how you meet the qualifications and key accountabilities specified. Waypoint does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess, or select applicants.
Not the right fit? Search for Registered Dietitian jobs in Penetanguishene, ON
About Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care
Located 150 km from Toronto on the shores of Georgian Bay in historical Penetanguishene, Waypoint is a 301-bed specialty mental health hospital providing an extensive range of acute and longer-term psychiatric inpatient as well as outpatient services.
Waypoint is proud to be an official University of Toronto teaching hospital and academic research centre and has additional academic partnerships with 40 other post secondary institutions, hospitals and organizations.
As the region's only specialty mental health hospital with the province's only maximum secure forensic mental health programs, researchers, clinicians and health care professionals collaborate within our innovative and transforming environment.
Our new campus expansion that includes 200 forensic mental health beds, a new main entrance, auditorium and classrooms, research centre and educational offices, pool and gymnasium opened in May 2014.
The Midland/ Penetanguishene area boasts four-season lifestyle opportunities ranging from outdoor recreation to cultural activities, and combining a small town feel with easy access to many urban amenities.
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Registered Dietitian (CAS)
Top Benefits
About the role
POSITION TITLE
Registered Dietitian
SHIFT TYPE
Rotating days, evenings, nights, weekends, & holidays
DEPT/PROGRAM
Rehabilitation Services
JOB CLASS
Registered Dietitian
EMPLOYMENT TYPE
Casual
RATE OF PAY
$39.16 – $50.77 per hour
WORK SCHEDULE
As needed
EMPLOYEE GROUP
OPSEU
POSTING TYPE
NEW Vacancy
Open
POSTING DATE
May 7th, 2026
HYBRID ELIGIBLE
Yes
OPEN POSITIONS
1
Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care is a 315-bed academic and teaching hospital that provides specialized mental health, addiction and geriatric care. Located on the shores of Georgian Bay, we serve some of the most complex and disadvantaged individuals in Ontario and are the sole provider of high-secure forensic mental health services in the province.
The Manager of Rehabilitation Services is currently seeking a casual Registered Dietitian. The purpose of the position is to provide evidence-informed nutrition intervention to Waypoint inpatients and outpatients for health promotion, disease prevention, and treatment of acute and chronic diseases.
For information about funding incentives for nurses, our enhanced employee referral program, housing, orientation and other employment-related information please follow this link to our employment web page. https://www.waypointcentre.ca/get-involved/join-our-team
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- Provide individual diet counseling with in/out patients to assess nutrient status, recommend appropriate diet intervention and support the achievement of patient identified goals.
- As a member of the interprofessional team, work collaboratively with clinical program areas and Food Services staff acting as a consultant in matters related to nutrition, patient diets, special food items/requests, care planning and new/emerging resources in the field.
- Conduct regular nutrition assessments according to risk levels and annual nutrition assessments on all long term patients; perform swallow assessments and make recommendations to minimize choking/aspiration risk.
- Conduct education with patients, clinical program staff, food service staff; lead health promotion activities such as nutrition month, diabetes prevention through displays/demonstrations and presentations.
- Make recommendations to the Assistant Manager Food Services regarding menus and efficiencies in processes; investigate specialty products available in the marketplace and make recommendations to the Food Systems Officer for procurement.
- Participate as a member organizational and external committees as required.
- Supports the development of evidence-informed practice support documents within professional scope of practice.
- Provide supervision and mentoring of dietetic interns and new dietitian employees.
- Maintain current dietetic knowledge and competence as required by the professional College standards.
REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS:
-
Registration as a Dietitian with the College of Dietitians of Ontario is required.
-
Membership in good standing with Dietitians Canada is required.
-
Preference will be given to those with experience working with persons with mental health conditions.
-
Results oriented work ethic to work independently and undertake tasks needed to accomplish work objectives and deliver quality, consistent and timely results
-
Demonstrated leadership, conflict resolution, interpersonal and organizational skills
-
Proven written and verbal communication skills
-
Proven ability to adapt readily to change and reflects an optimistic and positive attitude
-
Models and promotes core ethical practice, Waypoint Values (Caring, Respect, Accountability, Innovation)
-
Preference for proficiency in French/English language skills.
WHAT WE OFFER:
- Includes 6% in lieu of vacation to start and 14% in lieu of benefits OR 10% if enrolling in HOOPP
- Eligible to participate in the Health Care of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
- Access to Waypoint’s Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
HOW DO I APPLY?
Waypoint employees apply through the Employee Self-Service portal at https://employees.waypointcentre.ca and external applicants apply to Join our Team, Career Opportunities | Waypointby close of business (4:00 pm)on May 17th, 2026 quoting job WC26-102. Attach your cover letter and resume detailing why you are interested in this opportunity and how you meet the qualifications and key accountabilities specified. Waypoint does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess, or select applicants.
Not the right fit? Search for Registered Dietitian jobs in Penetanguishene, ON
About Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care
Located 150 km from Toronto on the shores of Georgian Bay in historical Penetanguishene, Waypoint is a 301-bed specialty mental health hospital providing an extensive range of acute and longer-term psychiatric inpatient as well as outpatient services.
Waypoint is proud to be an official University of Toronto teaching hospital and academic research centre and has additional academic partnerships with 40 other post secondary institutions, hospitals and organizations.
As the region's only specialty mental health hospital with the province's only maximum secure forensic mental health programs, researchers, clinicians and health care professionals collaborate within our innovative and transforming environment.
Our new campus expansion that includes 200 forensic mental health beds, a new main entrance, auditorium and classrooms, research centre and educational offices, pool and gymnasium opened in May 2014.
The Midland/ Penetanguishene area boasts four-season lifestyle opportunities ranging from outdoor recreation to cultural activities, and combining a small town feel with easy access to many urban amenities.