Position: Clinical Dietitian

Department: Paediatric Outpatient

Position Status: Part-Time Temporary

Temporary Contract End Date: June 2026

Union: OPSEU PARA

Number of Positions: 1

Location: On site

The PRHC Difference:

Peterborough Regional Health Centre (PRHC) is a regional hospital delivering acute healthcare to a rapidly growing population of more than 300,000 in Peterborough and the surrounding communities, including the First Nations of Curve Lake, Hiawatha and Alderville.

With an annual budget of nearly $390 million, and a proud local history extending back over a century, PRHC has nearly 500 inpatient beds and offers a wide range of services, including specialized programs in renal, stroke, cardiac, cancer care, vascular surgery and mental health & addictions.

PRHC is located in Peterborough, Ontario, Canada a 90-minute drive north-east of Toronto. We are the region’s largest employer with more than 3,100 staff, 450 physicians with privileges, and a core group of 250 volunteers

As a member of the PRHC team, you will be part of an exceptional working environment – a forum to share knowledge, to lead and learn, to develop talents, relationships and careers, and a culture that recognizes and celebrates the efforts and achievements of its people.

PRHC is proud to be recognized as one of the top 20 employers nationwide in the healthcare and social services category, and 199 overall among 300 Canadian employers across all sectors, on the Canada’s Best Employers list released by Forbes in 2025.

Top Benefits and Perks:

• Vacation and Benefits
• Pension program with matching employer contribution
• Health and Wellness programs (gym and yoga memberships, travel discounts, etc.)
• Learning fund for educational development

HOURS OF WORK:

The stated hours of work are approximate as schedules are subject to change with the operational needs of the Health Centre. Changes made to hours of work will follow the terms of the applicable collective agreement, company policy and/or legislation.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

Acute and Chronic illnesses have significant effect on individuals and their families. Nutrition, feeding and eating issues are often impacted in paediatric illnesses. The Registered Dietitian provides service to patients and their families focusing primarily on the nutritional needs of individuals and treatment appropriate to their illness state and supports health improvement. The Registered Dietitian is an expert in nutrition and translates that science for treatment involving food, eating and feeding behaviours and the pathophysiology related to digestion, absorption and utilization of nutrients in the body. The Registered Dietitian conducts specialized nutritional assessments and implements a range of treatment modalities, provides information, consultation, and education on nutritional issues relating to infant, child and teen growth, lifestyle behaviour change, childhood obesity, and feeding disorders. The Registered Dietitian is an educational resource to patients, families, staff and community agencies. The Registered Dietitian practices in accordance with the Professional Standards of the College of Dietitians of Ontario.

The Registered Dietitian will work collaboratively with the PHIT team members: Paediatrician, Nurse Practitioner, Social Work, Psychology, Exercise Specialist, Registered Nurse, and the entire inter-professional Women’s and Children’s team to provide comprehensive nutritional care and support for PHIT patients and their families and other POP clinic patients and families within the Women’s and Children’s portfolio, throughout the continuum of care. This position has specific responsibilities for providing specialized nutritional care and expertise to support to patients and families enrolled in the Personal Health Improvement Team (PHIT), and the Feeding and Nutrition Clinic. The role must work collaboratively with team members, to provide care for PHIT patients and families, which meet the provincial mandates and accountabilities for paediatric obesity treatment services.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING:

• Registered Dietitian with the College of Dietitians of Ontario. – Required
• Excellent knowledge of, and experience within the health care system, particularly related to paediatric assessment, and treatment of child and adolescent obesity, selective eaters, failure to thrive, feeding issues, feeding behavior problems, eating disorder, inborn error of metabolism
• Demonstrated knowledge of clinical/nutrition guidelines appropriate for children from birth to age 18
• Demonstrated knowledge of disease entities, anatomy, medication and their effects on physiology and laboratory data to assess, develop, implement and evaluate client-specific health care plans
• Demonstrated knowledge of family-based approach guiding principles and facilitation skills.
• Three years’ clinical experience in management of paediatric patients and families required.
• Three years’ experience in a health care setting preferred.

WHO YOU ARE:

• Possess a passion for nutritional and family centred care care and will champion the ongoing development of these complex disease management initiatives in our community.
• Excellent assessment, planning and organizational skills.
• Team based approach
• Knowledge of the principles teaching for children/families.
• Knowledge of the principles of adult learning.
• Demonstrated ability to facilitate both individual and group educational sessions using the principles of education.
• Flexibility to meet individual client demands.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with patients, staff, physicians and the community.
• Ability to work independently and use initiative and good judgement when performing duties.
• Good customer service skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to continued education.

OUR COMMITMENT:

At PRHC, we take great pride in maintaining an inclusive culture of respect and a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve. We do this because we understand that bringing different perspectives and backgrounds to the fulfillment of our mission, vision and values makes us better.

We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from members of all equity-deserving communities, including those who identify as Indigenous, black, racialized, women, people with disabilities and people with diverse gender identities, expressions, and sexual orientations. Even if your past experience doesn’t quite align with every qualification on this position, we still encourage you to apply as you may be the right candidate for another role within our organization.

Peterborough Regional Health Centre is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment that is in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (‘AODA’). Should you require accommodation through the recruitment and selection process, please notify us by indicating this on your application form and upon initial contact by our recruitment team. This will ensure that we can tailor the recruitment process to meet your accommodation needs.

Thank you for your interest in the opportunity at PRHC. If you are selected to move forward in the recruitment process, you will be contacted by a member of the Talent Acquisition team.