Compensation: CAD 43.47 - CAD 54.34 - daily
Company Description UHN is Canada’s #1 hospital and the world’s #1 publicly funded hospital. With 10 sites and more than 44,000 TeamUHN members, UHN consists of Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, The Michener Institute of Education and West Park Healthcare Centre. As Canada's top research hospital, the scope of biomedical research and complexity of cases at UHN have made it a national and international source for discovery, education and patient care. UHN has the largest hospital-based research program in Canada, with major research in neurosciences, cardiology, transplantation, oncology, surgical innovation, infectious diseases, genomic medicine and rehabilitation medicine. UHN is a research hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto.
UHN’s vision is to build A Healthier World and it’s only because of the talented and dedicated people who work here that we are continually bringing that vision closer to reality.
Union: Non-Union
Number of vacancies: 1
New or Replacement Position: New
Site: Princess Margaret Cancer Centre
Department: Allied Health
Reports to: Allied Health Manager
Hours: 37.5hours per week
Salary Range: $43.47 to $54.34 per hour
Shifts: Days
Status: Temporary Full-Time ( March 2028 )
Closing Date: September 3, 2026
Position Summary Working under the direction of the Operational Manager and in collaboration with other members of the interdisciplinary team, this temporary full time Registered Dietitian position will support inpatient and outpatient services at Princess Margaret Cancer Centre (additional areas and duties may be assigned based on departmental needs).
Duties Provides consultation and independently screens patients for nutritional intervention, collects and interprets patient health data for in-depth assessment, completes ongoing monitoring and reassessment in collaboration with patients, caregivers, and the health care team
Establishes priorities, strategies and interventions in order to contribute to the individualized treatment program that allows the patient to achieve optimal outcomes
Fosters a culture of safety by minimizing patient harm, promoting the well-being of patient and health care providers,



reducing the likelihood of adverse events, and communicating safety concerns
Additional responsibilities may include mentoring dietetic students, implementing pertinent medical directives, completing administrative responsibilities, supervising assigned personnel, conducting practice-based research and performing other functions consistent with the job classification to ensure excellence in the provision of care
Qualifications At minimum, completion of a Masters degree in an integrated practicum program in Nutrition, with consideration of a Bachelors degree in Nutrition with a post-graduate dietetic internship, or recognized equivalent
Successful completion of an accredited practical dietetic training program accredited by the Partnership for Dietetic Education and Practice in Canada, or equivalent
Experience working in acute care/inpatientsettings, strongly preferred
Experience working in ambulatory/outpatient settings, strongly preferred
Experience working in oncology settings, preferred
Experience with nutrition counseling, strongly preferred
Experience providing enteral nutrition support, strongly preferred
Experience with conducting practice-based research an asset
Experience supervising dietetic students/interns an asset
Registration with the College of Dietitians of Ontario
Membership with Dietitians of Canada, preferred
Complies with the Code of Ethics and Rules of Conduct according to College of Dietitians of Ontario
Flexibility and ability to prioritize and to deal with changes in tasks with short notice
Ability to learn and perform applicable advanced nutrition assessment including Subjective Global Assessment, Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis, skinfold measurements and indirect calorimetry
Proficiency in computer skills, specifically in Microsoft Office applications and medical software
Ability to negotiate and advocate for patients and the Dietetic profession
Demonstrated teaching ability,



and leadership skills to facilitate meetings, volunteers and students
Ability to adapt to a wide variety of patient populations and knowledge of cultural foods and diversity
Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Excellent problem solving, critical thinking, decision-making and conflict resolution skills
Ability to extract very detailed information to make informed decisions
Broad-based knowledge and versatility in clinical dietetics
Recognizes and acts within the scope and limitations of the dietitian's role
Ability to exercise sound clinical judgment and to function in an independent, self-directed manner
Additional Information In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN.
Competitive offer packages
Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP https://hoopp.com/ )
Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
A flexible work environment
Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.)
Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration.
UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.
Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.
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📌 Registered Dietitian (Ontario)
🏢 University Health Network
📍 Ontario