Dietitian (Full-time Permanent)

Lake of the Woods District Hospital; Northwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 43,000 - 531,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Pension plan

Extended health benefits

Life insurance

Relocation support

Onsite gym

Job summary

Lake of the Woods District Hospital in Ontario is seeking a Dietitian for a full-time permanent role in Nutrition and Food Services. The Dietitian provides clinical nutrition care to inpatients, outpatients, chemotherapy and hemodialysis patients, and serves as a source of nutrition information for patients, families, and health professionals.

The position supports menu development and policies for Clinical Nutrition Services and offers a daytime schedule (1.00 FTE, Day, 7.5-hour shifts) with a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Food and Nutrition.
• Completion of accredited dietetic internship.
• Active registration with the College of Dietitians of Ontario.
• Registered Dietitian or eligible for registration in Ontario.
• Minimum 2 years' clinical dietetics experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical nutrition care to inpatients, outpatients, chemotherapy and hemodialysis patients.
• Disseminate reliable nutrition information to patients, families and health professionals.
• Assist in development/revision of patient menus and nutrition policies.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to support patient care.

Skills

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Clinical nutrition

Patient education

Education

Bachelor in Food & Nutrition

Dietetic internship

Registered with Ontario College of Dietitians

Canadian Dietitians Association member

2+ years clinical dietitian experience

Job description

Job Type Full-time Permanent
This posting is for an existing vacancy

Hours/Shift 1.00 FTE, Day, 7.5-hour shifts

Classification DIETN

Department Nutrition and Food Services

Salary $43.6002 to $51.6319 per hour
As per CUPE Local 3634 Collective Agreement

Closing Date Ongoing until filled

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.

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 HumanResources Department at 807-468-9861 ext. 2393.