Dietitian (Full-time Permanent)

Full-time Permanent

This posting is for an existing vacancy

1.00 FTE, Day, 7.5-hour shifts

DIETN

Nutrition and Food Services

$43.6002 to $51.6319 per hour

As per CUPE Local 3634 Collective Agreement

Ongoing until filled

If this opportunity sounds like a great fit for you and you meet most of the essential qualifications we are looking for, we encourage you to apply and provide us more details about why you think you would be a great fit. LWDH is dedicated to ongoing professional development and continuing education opportunities to enhance skillsets and working experience.

Description

The Dietician provides clinical nutrition care to in-patients, outpatients, chemotherapy and hemodialysis patients. Acts as source of reliable nutrition information to patients, families, health professionals and the public. Assist in the development/revision of patient menus and policies and procedures for Clinical Nutrition Services.

Why Work with LWDH? In this position, there are many benefits to joining our team:

• 3 weeks paid vacation frontloaded
• Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan enrolment, one of Canada’s largest defined benefit pension plans that includes inflation protections, survivor benefits, buyback options, and early retirement
• Desjardin Group Life Insurance coverage that includes basic life insurance, short/long-term disability coverage, and voluntary custom options
• Hospitals of Ontario Disability Income Plan coverage that includes short-term sick pay and long-term disability
• Green Shield Canada extended health benefits for single and family including dental services, prescription, health services, vision, hospital accommodation, etc.
• Relocation and accommodation packages and support
• Access to staff physiotherapy, onsite gym, Employee Assistance Program, staff wellness initiatives, an employee perks program, and much more!

Qualifications

• Minimum Four- year Bachelor’s degree with a focus in Food and Nutrition
• Completion of an accredited dietetic internship or integrated undergrad university program
• Completion of the National Canadian Dietetic Registration Exam
• Currently registered with the College of Dietitians of Ontario
• Member of Dietitians of Canada and eligible for membership in the Association of Nephrology Dietitians
• Minimum of 2 years experience as a clinical dietitian, with recent experience in the long term care and ambulatory care settings
• Demonstrated effective communication skills with patients and multidisciplinary team
• Demonstrated self-directed work habits within a team environment
• Reliable attendance record

We thank all applicants for their interest but advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. Qualified applicants may be considered for other comparable positions or within the same classification other than this posted position.

Please prepare your application in accordance with the qualifications posted in the job advertisement. LWDH is a proud and active partner in the All Nations Health Partners Ontario Health Team, working collaboratively towards the development of a seamless, patient-centre healthcare system. Applications will be screened based on the posted qualifications.

LWDH is committed to the principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion and belongingness in our operations, throughout our workplace, and seeks to employ individuals who are committed to and value these principles.

We believe in and promote the rights of all persons with disabilities as outlined in the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA 2005) and its related Accessibility Standards Regulations. To meet this responsibility, LWDH will make appropriate accommodations, including alternative formats available. Please inform Human Resources of any accommodation(s) at any point throughout the recruitment and selection process to ensure your equal participation.

LWDH values the importance of creating a workplace that reflects the population it serves and promotes the representation of the Employment Equity groups as outlined by the Employment Equity Act (1993). Applicants are encouraged to self-declare at the time of application. For more information, to request an accommodation, or to report a frequently publicly posted advertised job posting, please contact the Human Resources Department at View phone number on torontojobsjournal.ca.