Other Opportunities: Clinical Dietitian - Allied Health (Casual)Reference # 01180Posted Friday, October 16th, 2026 at 1:37pmScope Public Applications AcceptedPosition Clinical DietitianDepartment Allied HealthVacancy YesTerm CasualPay $43.90 - 56.11 per the OPSEU Collective AgreementAt Northumberland Hills Hospital (NHH), our shared purpose is People First, and our core values of Integrity, Quality, Respect, Compassion and Teamwork are at the centre of who we are and what we do. We remain committed to sustaining an experienced workforce that reflects Northumberland Hills Hospital's dedication to recognising everyone's contributions and respecting everyone's dignity, unique experience, and potential.EQUITY AND ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENTNorthumberland Hills Hospital remains respectful of all protected rights, in line with the grounds laid out by the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC) and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we welcome applications from all qualified applicants and inerests from racialized persons/persons of colour, Indigenous People of North America, women, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S+ persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.We strive to make our entire hiring process as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants if needed. For any hiring related accommodation needs and/or requests please email us via [email protected] .LOCATIONLocated approximately 100 kilometres east of Toronto, NHH is a vibrant community hospital delivering a broad range of acute, post-acute, outpatient and diagnostic services. Directly serving a growing population of more than 60,000 residents spread across a mix of urban and rural settings, NHH directly employs approximately 750 people and relies on the additional support provided by a highly engaged and supportive network of physicians, midwives and volunteers.ROLE OVERVIEWReporting to the Clinical Manager Allied Health,



the Clinical Dietitian will enact full scope of practice in the delivery of dietetic services that promote patient safety, quality, and patient centered care in accordance with patient/client needs and in line with established organizational standards, policies and procedures.QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTSAssess the nutritional status of inpatients; provide consultation tooutpatients when urgent nutritional care is required; develop and implement nutrition care plans; evaluate the effectiveness of nutrition interventions through patient observation, review of relevant lab work, and discussion with the patient or interdisciplinary team; adjust care plans as required.Counsel and educate patients, utilizing clinical information obtained from patients, family members, healthcare team, and patient chartAct as a resource to provide nutrition education to chemotherapy outpatients as neededProvide consultation to inpatients with diabetes as needed; seek opportunities to promote best practices in diabetes care at NHHCollaborate in the provision of parenteral nutrition (TPN) for hospital inpatientsParticipate as a member of the interprofessional dysphagia management teamMaintain records as required by the Hospital and The College of Dietitians of OntarioParticipate in interprofessional patient care rounds throughout the hospitalParticipate in the development and review of clinical practice guidelines, clinical pathways, pre-printed order sets,



and medical directivesDevelop nutrition education materials and contribute to other quality initiatives including program and departmental strategic planningAct as a resource to members of the interprofessional team in the provision of nutrition and diet information; provides education to the team as requiredAct as a resource to Nutrition Services staff; support departmental guidelines for food selection and menu modification; participate in Nutrition Services initiatives such as menu revisions, enteral contracts and nutrition auditsParticipate in nutrition-related research projects; serve as a preceptor for students or dietetic internsRegistered Dietitian with the College of Dietitians of OntarioRecent experience in an acute care hospital setting requiredCertified Diabetes Educator preferred, and/or demonstrated competency in diabetes managementDemonstrated competency in dysphagia management and able to perform bedside swallowing assessments, with evaluation by Speech Language Pathologist at NHH is an assetDemonstrated competency in Critical Care Nutrition requiredEMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTSSuccessful applicants are required provide a satisfactory vulnerable sector criminal reference check, that was complete less than one year from the date of hire. This requirement must be met within the first sixty (60) days of employment.Additionally, to the above, successful applicants are also required to complete the Health Care Worker Health review process which includes providing an up-to-date immunization record to ensure compliance with the Ontario Hospital Association Communicable Diseases Surveillance Protocols within the first thirty (30) days of employment. Northumberland Hills Hospital operates a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy for all staff.Northumberland Hills Hospital may choose to conduct parts/all the hiring process virtually. Furthermore, we are a scent-free workplace. When attending the hospital kindly refrain from wearing strongly scented fragrances.While we thank all those that express interest in this exciting position; kindly note that due tohigh volumes of interests, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

📌 Clinical Dietitian - Allied Health (Casual) (Cobourg)
🏢 Northumberland Hills Hospital
📍 Cobourg