Registered Dietitian - Medical Bariatrics

St. Joseph; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Joseph Hospital is seeking a Registered Dietitian for a 9-month temporary term. You will assess nutritional risk, classify malnutrition, and provide consultative services to patients and the care team.

The role focuses on reducing nutrition-related complications in acute and chronic conditions within a bariatrics nutrition setting. Responsibilities include planning individualized care, educating patients and staff, and contributing to quality improvement and research efforts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in dietetics or relevant field.
• Accredited post-graduate Dietetic Internship or Masters required.
• Successful completion of Canadian Dietetic Registration Examination.
• Membership in College of Dietitians of Ontario mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Assess nutritional needs and risks from referrals and medical history.
• Develop and implement nutrition care plans for patients.
• Provide education to patients, families, and health professionals.
• Participate in professional development and quality assurance activities.
• Contribute to research initiatives and administrative duties as needed.

Skills

Nutritional assessment

Care planning

Education & counselling

Quality improvement

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Dietetic Internship (accredited)

Masters Degree or equivalent

Canadian Dietetic Registration Examination

Job description

Position DetailsJob Number:JR02569Department:Medical Bariatrics Clinical NutritionJob Type:Temporary (Fixed Term), Full timeWork Environment:In-PersonContract Duration: (If applicable)9 monthsNumber of Positions:1Hourly Rate (Min / Max):$47.4658 - $55.026ScheduleWork Days:Monday to FridayTime of Day:DaysShift:Hours - 7.5Shift Start: (If applicable)Reason for Posting:Posting is for a role with an existing vacancyApplication DatesOpening Date:2026-10-27Closing Date:2026-11-03Job DescriptionPosition SummaryResponsible for completion of all Nutrition Referrals ordered by physicians nursing or multi-disciplinary team. Screen and classify nutritional risk and/or risk for malnutrition according to pre-established criteria. Provide consultative and education services to patients physicians learners other health care providers and the public. The purpose of the Registered Dietitian's job is to reduce nutrition related complications that impact hospital length of stay morbidity mortality and/or progression of an acute or chronic medical condition (i.e. Diabetes Kidney Disease).Qualifications- Bachelor's Degree- 1 to 3 years' experience- Accredited post graduate Dietetic Internship Masters Degree or equivalent (approved by College of Dietitians of Ontario). Successful completion of Canadian Dietetic Registration Examination. Membership in College of Dietitians of Ontario is mandatory.- Membership in specialized practice groups highly recommended (examples: Association of Nephrology Dietitians Canadian Diabetes Association Society of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition). Membership in Dietitians of Canada and/or the American Dietetic Association is optional.- Demonstrated knowledge sensitivity and expertise in the care of seniors and their families.- Gentle Persuasive Approach training preferred.ResponsibilitiesASSESSMENT - Collection and interpretation of biochemical anthropometric pharmaceutical data dietary medical and psychosocial history. Data is collected from medical record patient caregiver/significant other and health care team. Prescribe and/or recommend nutritional requirements including type and amount of protein carbohydrate fat calories fibre fluid vitamin and minerals. Analyze Physician Diet Order and make recommendations. Determine a Nutrition Diagnosis based on Standardized Nutrition Terminology or Department/Program standards.PATIENT CARE PLAN - Recommend coordinate and/or implement a nutrition care plan such as a modified diet insulin adjustment (if medical directive in place) education tube/parenteral feeding. If appropriate delegate the implementation of the Nutrition Care Plan to the Dietetic Assistant or Food Service employee. Monitor and adjust care plans based on Department/Program Standards of Care and/or caseload volume. Communicate care plan in the written/electronic health record.EDUCATION/COUNSELLING - Apply adult education techniques to develop group and individual education programs. Provide patient and/or caregiver with appropriate teaching materials that are geared to reading level readiness to change and are culturally appropriate. If suitable refer patients to additional community resources/linkages for follow up nutrition care.PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT - Develop and implement a plan for continuing education based on assessment of strengths areas of improvement short and long term goals and results of performance appraisals. Set goals with Regulated College (College of Dietitians of Ontario). Maintain expertise in Nutrition Management by attending conferences workshops medical rounds and conducting journal reviews.RESEARCH - Participate in all aspects of Quality Assurance Projects. Work under direction of Physician for formal Research projects. When delegated collect data for research projects.ADMINISTRATION - Maintain accurate Workload Measurement Statistics using departmental guidelines. Participate in program/department Quality Council meetings and hospital and regional committees. When requested act as a mentor/preceptor in the orientation and training of new staff and learners.- When requested assist Managers to define clinical direction of program/department. If requested develop activity plan for learners and orientation schedule for new employees. Learners include Dietetic Interns and students in Masters Degree programs.#SJHHjobsSt. Joseph’s Health System (SJHS) and its member organizations are equal opportunity employers and strives for equity, inclusiveness, and diversity in all programs, practices, facilities, and people. We foster a culture of patient and staff safety where all positions comply and work in conjunction with the Mission, Vision, and Core Values .We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. SJHS and its member organizations are committed to a barrier-free recruitment and selection process - please inform us should accommodation be required at any point in the recruitment process ([e-mail]).