16 Oct
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Trillium Health Partners
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Winnipeg
16 Oct
Trillium Health Partners
Winnipeg
JOB DESCRIPTIONPosition:Registered DietitianDepartment:3D Palliative CarePosting ID:7862Role Level:Allied Health (AH10.21) - $45.04 to $57.26Status:Part TimeSite:Mississauga HospitalHours of Work/Shifts:Weekdays (8 Hour Shifts)Posted:June 26, 2026Internal Deadline:July 6, 2026About Trillium Health PartnersTrillium Health Partners is one of Canada’s largest community-based teaching hospitals.Job OverviewThe Inpatient Palliative Care Unit at Trillium Health Partners (THP), located at the Mississauga Hospital (MH) site, consists of 16 beds dedicated to providing specialized palliative and end‑of‑life care to patients with life‑limiting illnesses.Working in close collaboration with palliative care physicians and an interprofessional team, the Registered Dietitian is a highly skilled, adaptable clinician with strong critical thinking and communication abilities. In this role, you will provide patient‑ and family‑centred care focused on optimizing comfort, function, and quality of life. Care delivery emphasizes symptom management, maintenance of mobility and dignity, and support for patients and families navigating complex and sensitive stages of illness.Reporting to the Clinical Manager, the ideal candidate is committed to delivering exceptional, compassionate care in a dynamic and emotionally complex environment. This role offers the chance to practice with empathy, clinical excellence, and professionalism while supporting patients and families through end‑of‑life care and decision‑making.ResponsibilitiesProvide quality nutrition care in relation to the patient's diagnosis, treatment, age, and nutrition status in an inpatient settingProvide screening and assessment, contribute to care plan development, establish goal‑oriented treatment interventions, patient/family education and provide support to address nutritional needsCollaboration with the inter‑professional healthcare team,
patients and their families to achieve patient goals and augment the treatment plan as neededAct as a coach/mentor/consultant using sound critical thinking skills to achieve patient outcomes.Act as a coach/mentor for dietetic interns and other students as appropriateParticipate in inter‑professional patient care teams as requiredComplete daily workload statisticsProviding education to the inter‑skilled team to support evidence‑based careQualifications and ExperienceDegree in Human Nutrition and Dietetics combined with an accredited Dietetic Internship programCurrent registration with the College of Dietitians of OntarioIdeally possesses membership withDietitians of CanadaCandidates with recent clinical experience, knowledge, education, or certification in palliative care preferredEstablished clinical skills in nutritional management of medical and complex patientsExperienced in the management of enteral and parenteral nutrition supportReliable, flexible, creative, self‑directed professional, able to work effectively and collaboratively within a team environmentEffective interpersonal, organizational and communication skillsDemonstrated ability to utilize practice‑based research to ensure excellence in the provision of nutritional care.One to two years recent experience with established clinical skills in an inpatient acute care settingExperienceinproviding educationtopatientsandfamiliesinindividualandgroup settingsExperience with end of life care is preferredExperience with tracheostomies is preferredSatisfactory attendance and performance requiredEEO StatementTrillium Health Partners is an equal opportunity employer who values the importance of antiracism work and is committed to integrating antiracism, diversity, equity and inclusion best practices throughout THP operations, policies and culture. Therefore, we ask that even if you do not see yourself fully reflected in every job requirement listed on this posting, we still encourage you to reach out and apply. Research has shown that candidates from underrepresented groups often only apply when they feel 100% qualified. We encourage all applicants who are members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the Ontario Human Rights Code based on race, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nations, Métis or Inuk/Inuit person to consider this opportunity.In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code Trillium Health Partners will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment and selection process, please inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.All personal information is collected under the authority of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.Trillium Health Partners is identified under the French Language Services Act.“Our organization may use automated tools, including artificial intelligence (AI) or algorithm‑assisted systems, to support the initial review of applications. These tools are used only to assist our recruiters and hiring managers; all hiring decisions include meaningful human involvement and final review.”We thank all those who apply but only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.#J-18808-Ljbffr
📌 Registered Dietitian -M 3d Palliative Care (Part Time) - C$45.0 - C$57.3 An Hour - Part Time (Winnipeg)
🏢 Trillium Health Partners
📍 Winnipeg