- Department: Allied Health and Hyperbaric Chamber
- Compensation: CAD 44.45 - CAD 55.57 - hourly

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 Positions:2
New or Replacement role:Current
Site:Toronto General Hospital
Department:Allied Health
Reports to:Manager, Allied Health
Hours:Various
Salary:$44.45 - $55.57 per hour
Shifts:Days
Status:Casual
Closing Date:November 11, 2026

Job Summary

Working under the direction of the Operational Manager and in collaboration with other members of the interdisciplinary team,



this Casual Registered Dietitian position will support all inpatient areas at Toronto General Hospital and Princess Margaret Cancer Centre (additional areas and duties may be assigned based on departmental needs) on week days and weekends.

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
- One (1) year hospital related experience, preferred
- Experience working in acutecarepreferred
- 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 o

📌 Registered Dietitian (Toronto)
🏢 University Health Network
📍 Toronto