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Ottawa is built on un-ceded Algonquin Anishinabek territory. The peoples of the Algonquin Anishinabek Nation have lived on this territory for millennia and we honour them and this land. CHEO also honours all First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples and their valuable past and present contributions to this land.
CHEO is one of the few stand-alone, global leaders in pediatric health and is home to nearly 4,500 staff and physicians dedicated to helping children and youth live their best lives. Within its own walls and through partnerships with community providers, CHEO has transformed from a 20th century acute care hospital into a 21st century integrated child and youth health system.
CHEO combines excellence in clinical care, research, and education to advance seamless care that’s provided where, when, and how it is needed. CHEO’s Research Institute is dedicated to world-class clinical, translational, and basic science research covering a wide range of children’s health concerns. CHEO has been named as the best place to work in Canadian healthcare by Forbes Magazine and is ranked second among Canadian hospitals on its list of Canada’s Best Employers for multiple consecutive years. For the 10th consecutive year in a row, the editors of Canada's Top 100 Employers has recognized CHEO as a top employer in the National Capital Region. Every year CHEO helps more than 500,000 children and youth from Eastern Ontario, western Quebec, Nunavut and Northern Ontario.
POSITION SUMMARY The Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO) Complex Care Program provides proactive and coordinated centralized care, closer to home. We promote teamwork and communication across systems of care by partnering with children and youth with medical complexities (CYMC), their families and service providers. This ensures CYMC have access to the support and services they need. Additionally, we have Complex Care satellite clinic sites to support care closer to home.
The Registered Dietitian is required to offer specialized nutrition assessments, planning and ongoing support to Complex Care patients and families. The Dietitian functions as a member of the multidisciplinary health care team and attends and participates in patient rounds and conferences with medical, nursing and allied health personnel. The dietitian is a member of the CHEO Discipline of Dietitians.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES Provides initial and follow-up nutritional counseling to patients and families
Plans the nutritional care for patients on therapeutic and modified diets and parental nutrition




Provides specialized nutrition assessment, planning, and ongoing support for children requiring enteral nutrition, including gastrostomy (G-tube) and gastrojejunostomy (GJ-tube) feeding.
Participates in clinic visits in person or by telemedicine and provides direct patient care
Complete nutritional assessments based on diet history, medical history, and laboratory data.
Review patient charts and document appropriate subjective and objective data as well as nutritional assessment and plan.
Contributes to the Medical Single Plan of Care
Provide patient and family education when appropriate.
Evaluate the appropriateness of diet order. Prescribe and/or recommend therapeutic diets and implement nutritional care plan.
Interpret and process diets according to the doctor’s prescriptions.
Monitor adherence to and acceptance of a nutritional care plan.
Monitors and modifies treatment plans accordingly while evaluating outcomes.
Participate as a member of a multidisciplinary team. Attend and participate in medical rounds, departmental meetings, make referrals as appropriate, participate in educational programs and workshops.
Review literature pertaining to normal and therapeutic nutrition.
Participate in professional committees (e.g., hospital, community, and qualified associations).
Complete the workload measurement tool daily (i.e., GRASP).
Consult with the Professional Practice Leader and Clinical Manager regarding the functioning of the clinical nutrition service to maintain quality information and service.
Test and evaluate therapeutic products.
Contribute to the maintenance of the policy and procedure manual for the service.
Participate in menu revisions.
Review and update education materials for families.
Meet with company sales representatives for up-to-date information on products.
Extensive teaching of families and other health care professionals including dietetic interns.
Provide transition support and arrange follow-up with a community dietitian.
Participates in continuous learning to develop expertise in the specialties.
Participate in conferences and workshops.
Conduct in-service sessions for medical, nursing, and other allied health professions.
Participate in the planning of education programs for students and interns.
Instruct and supervise dietetic interns assigned to different specialty areas.
Act as an advisor for students when required.



Perform work in accordance with the provisions of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations and all CHEO corporate/departmental policies and procedures related to Occupational Health and Safety.
Perform other related duties as assigned by supervisor.
QUALIFICATIONS Successful completion of an accredited dietetic internship (Essential)
Member of the College of Dietitians of Ontario (Essential)
Experience working with the pediatric population (Preferred)
Member of the Dietitians of Canada (Preferred)
Member of the Order of Dieticians and Nutritionists (Quebec) (Preferred)
Certification in CPR and First Aid (Preferred)
Excellent interpersonal and teaching skills (Essential)
Demonstrate excellent interdisciplinary teamwork (Essential)
Experience supporting patients with enteral nutrition (Preferred)
Experience with EPIC EMR Platform (Preferred)
Computer, word processing skills, and advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (including Excel, PowerPoint, Word) (Essential)
Highly level of accuracy and attention to detail (Essential)
Flexible approach to work demands (Essential)
This assignment may be extended or shortened based on operational needs.
Please note you will be represented by the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU). This position will be based out of Ottawa with support to complex care satellite clinics done remotely. All OPSEU members shall be granted an interview upon passing the pre-screening. Pre-screening might include testing.
Effective March 29, 2021, CHEO will conduct a more comprehensive pre-screening and evaluation process. This process may include more varied and multidimensional testing such as a written test, practical exam, or other assessment. All candidates who meet the essential and preferred qualifications may be tested. Bilingualism (French/English) will be validated by a language proficiency assessment conducted by a third party provider. Candidates will be required to meet the minimum linguistic profile prior to the date of hire.
Should you require accommodation during any phase in the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources at [email protected]. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential and will be handled in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.
CHEO is committed to providing a safe environment for staff, patients, and visitors. Consistent with that commitment, all applicants must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to be considered for any staff or volunteer opportunities. Applicants are also strongly encouraged to receive their COVID-19 booster shots when eligible to protect against the spread of COVID-19. Upon hiring, presentation of government issued documentation confirming full vaccination must be provided, or presentation of supporting documentation of a valid medical contraindication or other reasonable consideration pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code.

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📌 Registered Dietitian, Home & Community Care (Complex Care Program), Temporary Full-Time (1.0) ([...]
🏢 CHEO
📍 Quebec City