Registered Dietitian

Hotel Dieu Grace Healthcare; Windsor; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hotel Dieu Grace Healthcare in Windsor, Ontario, is seeking a Dietitian to provide direct patient services in the Bariatric Clinic and other departments. The position involves consultation, assessment, education, and participation in departmental and hospital activities, with adherence to College of Dietitians of Ontario guidelines.

French language is an asset; a valid Ontario driver’s license is required. A Bachelor’s in Food and Nutrition and a DC internship are required, with COD registration

Qualifications

• Experience in clinical nutrition would be an asset.
• Ability to work effectively as a member of an interdisciplinary health care team.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Effective time management skills.
• Compliance with the Professional Standards for Dietitians in Canada and Clinical Practice Guidelines.
• Ability to utilize best practice guidelines for nutrition assessment and nutrition diagnosis.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient services including consultation, assessment and education.
• Ensure clinical nutrition services meet Bariatric Clinic client needs.
• Participate in departmental, hospital and educational activities.
• Develop content for the Bariatric Clinic team.
• Promote a safe work environment and comply with OH&S standards.

Skills

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Written and verbal communication

Time management

Professional standards adherence

French language ability

Valid Ontario driver’s license

Education

Bachelors Degree in Food and Nutrition

DC dietetic internship

COD registration

DoC membership (preferred)

Job description

Job Description

The Dietitian is responsible for provision of direct patient services, including consultation, assessment and education as well as ensuring clinical nutrition services are meeting the needs of the Bariatric Clinic clients. They are responsible for participation in departmental, hospital and educational activities, which are supportive of professional and corporate objectives. The Dietitian will participate in the development of content for the members of the home department of Bariatric Clinic. They adhere to professional obligations as required by the College of Dietitians of Ontario. This position will also help with coverage in Cardiac Wellness, GAP, GMHOT, and Outreach departments. The Dietitian is responsible for delivery of care consistent with the vision and values of the hospital and the standards of relevant professional organizations. The incumbent must comply with the Occupational Health and Safety standards for the hospital and is proactive in promoting a safe work environment.

Qualifications

Experience in clinical nutrition would be an asset.

• Ability to work effectively as a member of an interdisciplinary health care team
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Effective time management skills
• Commitment to standards of excellence and accountability
• Compliance with the Professional Standards for Dietitians in Canada and Clinical Practice Guidelines to ensure delivery of high quality care to patients
• Ability to utilize best practice guidelines for nutrition assessment and nutrition diagnosis
• Utilization of excellent patient-centered skills to provide and facilitate an effective dietetic service
• Proficiency in French language is considered an asset
• Valid Ontario Driver’s License with the use of a car and insurance

EDUCATION/TRAINING EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelors Degree in Food and Nutrition - Required
• Completion of a Dietitians of Canada (DC) approved dietetic internship, or approved DC equivalent - Required
• Member of the College of Dietitians of Ontario - Required
• Membership in the Dietitians of Canada - Preferred

At Hôtel Dieu Grace Healthcare (HDGH), we believe that being vital means showing up with purpose, passion, and the drive to make a difference. We are not just hiring; we are building a team of individuals who reflect the communities we serve and who bring their whole selves to the work they do.

HDGH is firmly committed to diversity, striving to ensure our organizational structures are representative of the demographic, ethno-cultural, linguistic, and geographic characteristics of the communities we serve. We value the opportunity to provide equitable employment opportunities and accessible employment practices for all communities, including but not limited to persons with disabilities, Indigenous persons, 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals, and members of identified visible minority groups and racialized communities.

Our hiring decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and hospital needs, and we strongly encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply. If you require accommodations during any stage of the recruitment process, please notify the Human Resources Department at 519.257.5111 ext. 73023 so we can provide you with appropriate services.

And while you are considering joining our team, imagine living in Windsor, Ontario! Canada’s southernmost city which shares the same latitude as Rome, Napa Valley, and Barcelona. Here, you will enjoy miles of waterfront parks, a rich arts and culture scene, and the perks of big city life just across the border in Detroit, all with the charm and affordability of a close-knit, welcoming community.