Registered Dietitian, Health Discipline Practice – Temporary Part-Time (0.1) (until September 2027)

A Registered Dietitian is required to offer nutrition counseling to patients and families on the inpatient units. The Dietitian functions as a member of the multidisciplinary health care team and attends and participates in patient rounds and conferences with medical, nursing and allied health personnel.  The dietitian is a member of the CHEO Discipline of Dietitians and participates in the hospital wide on-call system. 
 

Registered dietitians need to be available for weekend coverage as well as on call.
 

• Provides initial and follow-up nutritional counseling to patients and families
• Plans the nutritional care for patients on therapeutic and modified diets, maintains current and accurate patient diet information records and provides instructions for patients and families concerning dietary aspects of treatment
• Provides pertinent nutrition information to individuals over the telephone as required.
• Extensive teaching of families and other health care professionals including dietetic interns.
• Continuous learning to develop expertise in the specialties
   

• Vulnerable Sector Check (Essential)
• Successful completion of an accredited dietetic internship (Essential)
• Member of the College of Dietitians of Ontario (Essential)
• Member of the Dietitians of Canada (Preferred)
• Baccalaureate degree in Dietetics (Essential)
• Bilingualism (French/English) (Essential)
• Excellent interpersonal and teaching skills (Essential)
   

Please note you will be represented by the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU).

CHEO values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process and welcome interest from all qualified applicants.

Should you require accommodation during any phase in the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources at TalentAcquisition@cheo.on.ca. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential and will be handled in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.

We thank all those who apply, however, only those to be interviewed will be contacted.