Registered Dietitian

Job summary

The Registered Dietitian provides evidence-based nutrition care, including nutrition support and care plans, to patients across various clinical departments. They also collaborate with interprofessional teams and contribute to the organization's academic and quality improvement mandates.

Job details

Unity Health Toronto, comprised of Providence Healthcare, St. Joseph’s Health Centre and St. Michael’s Hospital, works to advance the health of everyone in our urban communities and beyond. Join our Providence Healthcare team as we work to put patients and families at the centre of everything we do. In this role, the Registered Dietitian will work across Geriatric & Medical Rehab, Palliative Care, Falls Clinic and Health Discipline Resource Team. Duties & Responsibilities The primary role of a Registered Dietitian is to provide evidence-based, high quality nutrition care unique to individuals as part of their medical treatment to improve or maintain health. This includes determining the appropriate route and composition of nutrition support, and formulation, implementation, and evaluation of nutrition care plans based on a comprehensive nutrition assessment. In addition, Registered Dietitians at Unity Health Toronto: Work effectively as a member of an interprofessional team, collaborating with other disciplines to provide comprehensive patient care Contribute to the academic mandate of the organization as an educator, resource or support for staff and members of the academic and professional community Identify and address educational needs for patients and their families Demonstrate a commitment to ongoing professional development in order to continue to provide optimal patient care Are committed to and participates in ongoing quality improvement and/or research in the organization Provide patient care in accordance with all professional and organizational standards Are committed to providing anti oppressive and accessible care for all patients Qualifications Must be currently licensed by and in good standing with the College of Dietitians of Ontario (CDO) for practice in all applicable clinical areas Must hold a Bachelor of Applied Science in Human Nutrition (or equivalent) Completion of an accredited post-graduate internship or practicum training program in Nutrition (i.e. PMDip, Masters) Current BLS (or willingness to complete within probationary period) Excellent communication, critical thinking and interpersonal skills Proven flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced environment Excellent time management, organizational and prioritization skills as relates to patient care Demonstrated advocacy, commitment to and involvement with profession preferred (e.g. involvement with professional association, representation on relevant committees) Potential candidates who do not meet all preferred qualifications are still encouraged to apply.

What you’ll do

The Registered Dietitian provides evidence-based nutrition care, including nutrition support and care plans, to patients across various clinical departments. They also collaborate with interprofessional teams and contribute to the organization's academic and quality improvement mandates.

Requirements

Candidates must be licensed by the College of Dietitians of Ontario and hold a Bachelor of Applied Science in Human Nutrition or equivalent. Completion of an accredited post-graduate internship or practicum program is also required.

Listed skills

• Time management · Preferred
• Quality Improvement · Preferred
• Critical Thinking · Preferred
• Prioritization · Preferred
• Interprofessional Collaboration · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Nutrition care
• Nutrition assessment
• Nutrition support
• Interprofessional collaboration
• Patient education
• Critical thinking
• Time management
• Organizational skills
• Prioritization
• Clinical documentation
• Advocacy
• Quality improvement

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Science & Research