Registered Dietitian

Universityhealthnetwork; Toronto; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

HOOPP pension

Transit access

Flexible work environment

Career development

Corporate discounts

Job summary

University Health Network in Toronto seeks a temporary full-time Registered Dietitian to support inpatient and outpatient services at Princess Margaret Cancer Centre. Working under the Operational Manager and in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, you will assess nutritional needs and develop care plans for oncology patients.

You will screen and monitor patients, prioritize interventions, mentor dietetic students, and participate in practice-based research while ensuring safety and

Qualifications

• Masters in Nutrition or equivalent with internship.
• Accredited dietetic training program or equivalent.
• Registration with Ontario college and active practice.

Responsibilities

• Screen patients for nutritional intervention and monitor data.
• Develop individualized nutrition plans to support outcomes.
• Collaborate with care team to implement interventions.
• Mentor dietetic students and supervise staff as needed.
• Contribute to safety, quality, and research efforts.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Verbal and written communication

Microsoft Office proficiency

Nutrition assessment skills

Teaching and leadership abilities

Cultural sensitivity and diversity

Critical thinking and problem solving

Independent work and self-direction

Team collaboration

Education

Masters degree in Nutrition

Bachelor's degree in Nutrition with post-graduate dietetic internship

Registration with the College of Dietitians of Ontario

Membership with Dietitians of Canada

Tools

Electronic health records (EHR) proficiency

Medical software

Job description

Union: Non-Union

Number of vacancies: 1

New or Replacement Position: New

Site: Princess Margaret Cancer Centre

Department: Allied Health

Reports to: Allied Health Manager

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Salary Range: $43.47 to $54.34 per hour

Shifts: Days

Status: Temporary Full-Time ( March 2028 )

Closing Date: September 3, 2026

Position Summary

Working under the direction of the Operational Manager and in collaboration with other members of the interdisciplinary team, this temporary full-time Registered Dietitian position will support inpatient and outpatient services at Princess Margaret Cancer Centre (additional areas and duties may be assigned based on departmental needs).

Duties

• Provides consultation and independently screens patients for nutritional intervention, collects and interprets patient health data for in-depth assessment, completes ongoing monitoring and reassessment in collaboration with patients, caregivers, and the health care team
• Establishes priorities, strategies and interventions in order to contribute to the individualized treatment program that allows the patient to achieve optimal outcomes
• Fosters a culture of safety by minimizing patient harm, promoting the well-being of patient and health care providers, reducing the likelihood of adverse events, and communicating safety concerns
• Additional responsibilities may include mentoring dietetic students, implementing pertinent medical directives, completing administrative responsibilities, supervising assigned personnel, conducting practice-based research and performing other functions consistent with the job classification to ensure excellence in the provision of care

Qualifications

• At minimum, completion of a Masters degree in an integrated practicum program in Nutrition, with consideration of a Bachelors degree in Nutrition with a post-graduate dietetic internship, or recognized equivalent
• Successful completion of an accredited practical dietetic training program accredited by the Partnership for Dietetic Education and Practice in Canada, or equivalent
• Experience working in acute care/inpatient settings, strongly preferred
• Experience working in ambulatory/outpatient settings, strongly preferred
• Experience working in oncology settings, preferred
• Experience with nutrition counseling, strongly preferred
• Experience providing enteral nutrition support, strongly preferred
• Experience with conducting practice-based research an asset
• Experience supervising dietetic students/interns an asset
• Registration with the College of Dietitians of Ontario
• Membership with Dietitians of Canada, preferred
• Complies with the Code of Ethics and Rules of Conduct according to College of Dietitians of Ontario
• Flexibility and ability to prioritize and to deal with changes in tasks with short notice
• Ability to learn and perform applicable advanced nutrition assessment including Subjective Global Assessment, Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis, skinfold measurements and indirect calorimetry
• Proficiency in computer skills, specifically in Microsoft Office applications and medical software
• Ability to negotiate and advocate for patients and the Dietetic profession
• Demonstrated teaching ability, and leadership skills to facilitate meetings, volunteers and students
• Ability to adapt to a wide variety of patient populations and knowledge of cultural foods and diversity
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Excellent problem solving, critical thinking, decision-making and conflict resolution skills
• Ability to extract very detailed information to make informed decisions
• Broad-based knowledge and versatility in clinical dietetics
• Recognizes and acts within the scope and limitations of the dietitian's role
• Ability to exercise sound clinical judgment and to function in an independent, self-directed manner

Benefits

In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN.

• Competitive offer packages
• Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP https://hoopp.com/ )
• Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
• A flexible work environment
• Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
• Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.)

Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration.