0000044598 - DIETITIAN, CPT

Niagara Health; Welland; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 77,000; Part time

Job summary

Niagara Health is seeking a Dietitian (CPT) for the Welland site to provide nutritional care for inpatients and outpatients. You will perform nutrition assessments, establish goals of care, and monitor nutrition plans while contributing to education for dietetic interns and staff.

The role requires registration with the College of Dietitians of Ontario, acute care experience, and expertise in enteral/parenteral nutrition.

Qualifications

• Completion of accredited Dietetic Internship Program and nutrition assessment skills.
• Experience in acute care setting within the past 3 years.
• Experience with hemodialysis nutrition care.
• Experience with ICU nutrition care.
• Proficiency in prescribing and monitoring Enteral and Parenteral Nutrition.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform nutrition assessments and develop care plans.
• Monitor and adjust nutrition care plans.
• Educate and supervise dietetic interns and staff.

Skills

Nutritional assessment

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Flexibility

Patient-centered care

Education

Baccalaureate degree in Applied Human Nutrition or BSc in Nutrition

Accredited Dietetic Internship Program

Current registration with the College of Dietitians of Ontario

Tools

Enteral Nutrition management

Parenteral Nutrition monitoring

ICU nutrition experience

Job description

VACANCY DETAILS

VACANCY NUMBER: 44598CG
TITLE: DIETITIAN, CPT
STATUS: CASUAL PART TIME
DEPARTMENT: CLINICAL NUTRITION
LOCATION: WELLAND SITE
HOURS OF WORK: AVAILABILITY IS REQUIRED FOR DAYS, AFTERNOONS, NIGHTS, WEEKENDS, AND STATUTORY HOLIDAYS. SHIFTS MAY BE OFFERED IN ADVANCE OR ARISE ON SHORT NOTICE, INCLUDING LAST-MINUTE CALL-INS, BASED ON OPERATIONAL NEEDS
POSTING DATE: 06 OCTOBER 2026
CLOSING DATE: 12 OCTOBER 2026
UNION: ONTARIO PUBLIC SERVICE EMPLOYEE'S UNION
WAGE RANGE: $43.90 TO $56.11 PER HOUR

POSITION OBJECTIVE

Reporting to the Regional Manager of Clinical Nutrition Services, the successful candidate will be responsible for the nutritional care and education of inpatients and outpatients. With a patient centered focus, the Dietitian will complete nutrition assessments, establish goals of care and implement and monitor nutrition care plans. The position includes teaching and supervision of dietetic interns and staff education.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Baccalaureate degree in Applied Human Nutrition or Baccalaureate of Science or equivalent from an accredited university, and completion of an accredited Dietetic Internship Program
• Current Registration with the College of Dietitians of Ontario required
• Membership with the Dietitians of Canada is an asset
• 2 years of recent experience in the past 3 years in an acute care setting required
• Experience providing nutrition care for hemodialysis patients required
• 2 years of recent experience providing nutrition care for ICU patients required
• Demonstrated knowledge and skill in comprehensive nutrition assessments, including implementing and monitoring nutrition care plans
• Extensive working knowledge of prescribing and monitoring Enteral and Parenteral Nutrition in the past 2 years required
• Participation in continuing education programs/courses to enhance related professional knowledge is required
• Excellent organizational, critical thinking, interpersonal and communication skills
• Self-directed; flexible; and able to work effectively with minimal supervision in a multidisciplinary team setting
• Supportive of departmental goals and objectives, demonstrating initiative to promote total quality improvement
• Consistent and regular attendance required

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