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.

New or Replacement role: Site : Toronto General Hospital

Department: Allied Health

Reports to: Manager, Allied Health

Salary: $44.45 - $55.57 per hour

Shifts: Days

Status: Casual

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.

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

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

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 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

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 adapt to a wide variety of patient populations and knowledge of cultural foods and diversity

Broad-based knowledge and versatility in clinical dietetics

Recognizes and acts within the scope and limitations of the dietitian's role

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. Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP

A flexible work setting

Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.)

Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process.

📌 Dietitian - Casual (Toronto)
🏢 University Health Network
📍 Toronto