Dietitian

Grand River Hospital; Kitchener; Vor Ort; CAD 60.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Waterloo Regional Health Network (WRHN) is seeking a Temporary Full Time Clinical Dietitian for the Cancer Center outpatient program. You will assess, plan and educate on nutrition for complex oncology patients and work with a multidisciplinary team at WRHN Midtown.

In this role you will support symptom management, use Ontario Health tools, and mentor dietetic practicum students while contributing to quality improvement initiatives.

Qualifikationen

• Registered Dietitian with current licensure in Ontario.
• Clinical experience preferred, especially oncology.
• Strong counselling and communication skills.
• Ability to organize, prioritize and manage multiple demands.

Aufgaben

• Provide nutritional assessment and care for oncology outpatients.
• Develop nutrition care plans and patient education for high‑risk individuals.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team and participate in quality initiatives.
• Mentor practicum students and contribute to program evaluation.

Kenntnisse

Clinical experience

Counselling skills

Time management

Interpersonal communication

Team collaboration

Virtual care

Ausbildung

College of Dietitians of Ontario

Tools

Patient Reported Outcome Measures

EMR/Computer skills

Jobbeschreibung

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Home to seven regional programs and comprehensive health-care services, Waterloo Regional Health Network (WRHN, pronounced wren) is committed to meeting the current and emerging needs in Waterloo-Wellington and beyond.

WRHN is redefining the health-care experience through collaboration and innovation, addressing barriers to access, advancing care delivery, and setting new standards in compassionate, empowered community-driven health care.

At WRHN, every patient is at the centre of everything we do as we strive to improve lives, inspire healing, and build healthier, stronger communities. By listening to patients and partners, we strive to connect communities to the right care, at the right place, and at the right time.

Position Vacancy:

Waterloo Regional Health Network - Cancer Center

Position:

Temporary Full Time (0.9 FTE) Clinical Dietitian Until Approximately January 7, 2028

Posting Period:

October 27 - November 3

Hours of Work:

Days, 67.5 hours bi-weekly

Location:

WRHN @ Midtown (formerly Grand River Hospital, KW Campus)

Position Summary:

The outpatient specialized oncology registered dietitian is an active member of the outpatient oncology clinical team. This role is responsible for the nutritional care of patients in the Waterloo Regional Health Network Cancer Centre outpatient programs. Duties include nutritional assessment, development of nutrition care, and nutrition education of complex and high-risk individuals and groups, while working within a multidisciplinary team. This role plays an important role in symptom management and incorporates Ontario Health’s systems and tools including Patient Reported Outcome Measures into standardized workflow. Additional responsibilities include, serving as an expert consultant to the interdisciplinary team, actively participating in research and quality improvement initiatives throughout the Cancer Program and Ontario Health, being a contributing member of an oncology quality council(s), psychosocial oncology team, and the mentoring of dietetic practicum students.

Position Requirements:

• Registered Dietitian, membership in the College of Dietitians of Ontario.
• Clinical experience with preference given to candidates with oncology experience.
• Knowledge of formal and informal community services and resources an asset.
• Demonstrated ability to organize, prioritize, problem solve and respond to competing, unscheduled demands.
• Experience and skill in complex decision‑making processes, advancing best practice initiatives, and exploration of innovative models of care.
• Strong counselling skills and understand of patient engagement philosophies.
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication, organization, and time management skills.
• Self‑directed, organized, and diplomatic.
• Demonstrated ability to function independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Experience with palliative care an asset.
• Experience with quality improvement an asset.
• Skilled at providing virtual (video and phone) care.
• Excellent attendance, punctuality, and work performance record.

WRHN is committed to fair and equitable employment and in our recruitment and selection practices. We strongly believe in inclusion and diversity within our organization, and welcome all applicants including, but not limited to racialized communities, all religions and ethnicities, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S+ persons, Indigenous people, and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of our Hospital community. We are committed to providing and fostering a respectful workplace for all employees, free from violence and harassment.

Accommodations are available during all stages of the recruitment process in accordance with the Human Rights Code. WRHN is committed to complying with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) to provide an inclusive, barrier free workplace. We will accommodate the accessibility needs of individuals with disabilities to support participation in all aspects of the recruitment process. Should you require this accommodation, please contact Human Resources.

International Applicants

If you are seeking employment on a temporary work or study permit we recommend reviewing work permit restrictions as it applies to healthcare organizations in Canada. Individuals holding a work or study permit seeking employment in the healthcare sector may be required to complete additional steps in the process. This may also apply to current employees seeking renewal of their work permits. It is the accountability of the applicant and/or employee to ensure they are adhering to their specific work permit restrictions.

WRHN does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess, or make hiring decisions regarding applicants during our recruitment and selection process.

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Internal candidates should apply through our intranet site (Lotus Link). Check the staff perks and benefits page on Lotus Link for more information.

Having issues with the Job Board and the Help Menu didn’t answer your questions? Email: [e-mail]

PLEASE NOTE: If you have registered on the job board for WRHN @ Queen's Blvd you will need to use a different email address when registering at WRHN @ Midtown & @ Chicopee.

Home to seven regional programs and comprehensive health-care services, Waterloo Regional Health Network (WRHN, pronounced wren) is committed to meeting the current and emerging needs in Waterloo-Wellington and beyond.

WRHN is redefining the health-care experience through collaboration and innovation, addressing barriers to access, advancing care delivery, and setting new standards in compassionate, empowered community-driven health care.

At WRHN, every patient is at the centre of everything we do as we strive to improve lives, inspire healing, and build healthier, stronger communities. By listening to patients and partners, we strive to connect communities to the right care, at the right place, and at the right time.

Position Vacancy:

Waterloo Regional Health Network - Cancer Center

Position:

Temporary Full Time (0.9 FTE) Clinical Dietitian Until Approximately January 7, 2028

Posting Period:

October 27 - November 3

Hours of Work:

Days, 67.5 hours bi-weekly

Location:

WRHN @ Midtown (formerly Grand River Hospital, KW Campus)

Position Summary:

The outpatient specialized oncology registered dietitian is an active member of the outpatient oncology clinical team. This role is responsible for the nutritional care of patients in the Waterloo Regional Health Network Cancer Centre outpatient programs. Duties include nutritional assessment, development of nutrition care, and nutrition education of complex and high‑risk individuals and groups, while working within a multidisciplinary team. This role plays an important role in symptom management and incorporates Ontario Health’s systems and tools including Patient Reported Outcome Measures into standardized workflow. Additional responsibilities include, serving as an expert consultant to the interdisciplinary team, actively participating in research and quality improvement initiatives throughout the Cancer Program and Ontario Health, being a contributing member of an oncology quality council(s), psychosocial oncology team, and the mentoring of dietetic practicum students.

Position Requirements:

• Registered Dietitian, membership in the College of Dietitians of Ontario.
• Clinical experience with preference given to candidates with oncology experience.
• Knowledge of formal and informal community services and resources an asset.
• Demonstrated ability to organize, prioritize, problem solve and respond to competing, unscheduled demands.
• Experience and skill in complex decision‑making processes, advancing best practice initiatives, and exploration of innovative models of care.
• Strong counselling skills and understand of patient engagement philosophies.
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication, organization, and time management skills.
• Self‑directed, organized, and diplomatic.
• Patient navigation focused.
• Demonstrated ability to function independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Experience with palliative care an asset.
• Experience with quality improvement an asset.
• Skilled at providing virtual (video and phone) care.
• Good computer skills.
• Excellent attendance, punctuality, and work performance record.

Where applicable, as per the collective agreement, the internal recruitment process will be completed prior to the consideration of external applications.

WRHN is committed to fair and equitable employment and in our recruitment and selection practices. We strongly believe in inclusion and diversity within our organization, and welcome all applicants including, but not limited to racialized communities, all religions and ethnicities, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S+ persons, Indigenous people, and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of our Hospital community. We are committed to providing and fostering a respectful workplace for all employees, free from violence and harassment.

Accommodations are available during all stages of the recruitment process in accordance with the Human Rights Code. WRHN is committed to complying with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) to provide an inclusive, barrier free workplace. We will accommodate the accessibility needs of individuals with disabilities to support participation in all aspects of the recruitment process. Should you require this accommodation, please contact Human Resources.

International Applicants

If you are seeking employment on a temporary work or study permit we recommend reviewing work permit restrictions as it applies to healthcare organizations in Canada. Individuals holding a work or study permit seeking employment in the healthcare sector may be required to complete additional steps in the process. This may also apply to current employees seeking renewal of their work permits. It is the accountability of the applicant and/or employee to ensure they are adhering to their specific work permit restrictions.

WRHN does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess, or make hiring decisions regarding applicants during our recruitment and selection process.