Registered Dietitian - Outpatient Mental Health

Humber River Health; Toronto; On-site; CAD 57,000 - 73,000; Part time

Job summary

Humber River Health is seeking a part-time Registered Dietitian to join the Mental Health and Addictions Program at the Wilson Site. You will perform nutrition assessments, develop care plans, and provide individual and group education for adults with mental health needs.

Responsibilities include collaborating with the care team, supervising students, and contributing to program quality initiatives. A CDOntario registration and a dietetics degree are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master’s Degree in Food and Nutrition.
• Current registration in good standing with the College of Dietitians of Ontario.
• Completion of an internship program and member of the Dietitians of Canada.
• 1-2 years clinical experience preferred.
• Certification as a Diabetes Educator or willingness to obtain this certification.
• Demonstrated knowledge of mental health illnesses.
• Demonstrated ability to work with patients/families individually and in groups.
• Excellent knowledge of clinical nutrition principles and evidence-based practice.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Equity, diversity, and inclusion awareness is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Completing nutrition assessment and developing/implementing a nutrition care plan for adult mental health and addiction (MHA) patients; referrals for child/adolescent may be possible.
• Provide individual and group care to patients/families.
• Assess, teach and counsel in-patient and out-patient MHA patients.
• Participate in the development, selection, planning and execution of educational programs.
• Liaise with health care team to meet MHA patients' needs.
• Provide appropriate assessment and treatment of referred patients within the MHA program.
• Attend team clinical rounds as needed.
• Clinical supervision of nutrition students/interns.
• Member of the MHA Quality Committee.
• Acts as a resource to program staff regarding nutrition support for in/outpatients.
• Liaise with food services when needed.
• Monitor maintenance schedule for program weight scales.
• Provide urgent inpatient coverage when required.

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s Degree in Food and Nutrition

Current registration in good standing with the College of Dietitians of Ontario

Completion of an internship program and member of the Dietitians of Canada

1-2 years clinical experience preferred

Certification as a Diabetes Educator or willingness to obtain this certification

Demonstrated knowledge of mental health illnesses

Demonstrated ability to work with patients/families individually and in groups

Excellent knowledge of clinical nutrition principles and evidence-based practice

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Equity, diversity, and inclusion awareness is an asset

Tools

Computer skills

Job description

Position Profile

Humber River Health. Lighting New Ways In Healthcare.

Since opening our doors in 2015 as North America’s first fully digital hospital, we remain unwavering in our belief that we can change the hospital where we work, the community where we live, and the world of healthcare beyond our borders. Serving a community of 850,000 residents in North West Toronto, Equity Inclusivity and active participation in the North West Toronto Ontario Health Team are key initiatives important to our Team. At Humber River Health, we use a custom combination of technology and clinical expertise to rebuild elements of care. We make technology work for staff and physicians; giving them more time to spend with patients, to eliminate inefficiencies, and to reduce the chance of errors. Humber River Health is formally affiliated with both the University of Toronto and Queen’s University and committed to becoming a community academic hospital. Clinical Excellence, Optimizing Care through Technology and Community Connection frame our Research Strategy.

At Humber River Health, we’re not hoping for a renaissance, we are making it happen. As part of our dynamic team, you can lead the way, as we continue our journey towards high reliability care!

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Registered Dietitianto join our Mental Health and Addictions Program. This position provides individual assessment, short term follow-up and group education to adults with various mental health diagnosis throughout the Mental Health and Addictions Program. In addition, this position supports the Child Adolescent program by providing individual assessment and short term follow up as required.

Employment Status: Part-time (4 shifts per week)Reporting Relationship: Manager, Mental Health and Addictions

Hours of Work: Day Shift 8:30am -4:30pm, with some evenings may be required - subject to change as per operational needs and Article HRH 2 – Management Rights

Hiring Salary Range: $41.68 - $53.28Employee Group:OPSEU 590Location: Wilson Site

Responsibilities:

• Completing nutrition assessment and developing/implementing a nutrition care plan for adult mental health and addiction(MHA) patients . Referrals for child and adolescent may also be possible.

• Provide individual and group care to patients/families.

• Assess, teach and counsel in-patient and out patient MHA patients

• Participate in the development, selection, planning and execution of educational programs

• Liaise with members of the health care team, internally and externally, to meet specialized needs of the MHA patients

• Provide appropriate assessment and treatment of referred patients within the Mental Heatlh and Addictions program.

• Attend team clinical rounds as needed/appropriate

• Clinical supervision of clinical nutrition students/interns.

• Member of the MHA Quality Committee

• Acts as a resource to other members of the program regarding all matters related to nutritional support for our in/outpatients

• Liaise with food services when needed

• Monitor preventative maintenance schedule for program weight scales

• Provide urgent coverage for inpatient ( Such as digestive absorption, very poor oral intake, etc.)

Qualifications:

• Bachelors or Masters Degree in Food and Nutrition.

• Current registration in good standing with the College of Dietitians of Ontario.

• Completion of an internship program and a member (or eligibility to become a member) of the Dietitians of Canada.

• 1-2 years clinical experience is preferred.

• Certification as a Diabetes Educator or willingness to obain this certification

• Demonstrated knowledge of metal health illnesses

• Demonstrated ability to work with patients/families individually and in groups.

• Excellent knowledge of clinical nutrition principles and evidence-based nutrition practice

• Demonstrated excellent written and verbal communication skills, including an ability to encourage, support and motivate patients and/or their families from a multi-cultural community.

• Excellent time management and organizational skills.

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in an interdisciplinary team.

• Excellent interpersonal skills with an ability to cultivate and maintain mutually supportive working relationships with other members of the health care team

• Computer skills

• A positive attendance and discipline record

• An understanding of equity, diversity, and inclusion principles as they relate to health practices is an asset. Hennick Humber Hospital values lived and learned experiences in addressing systemic barriers and advancing inclusive practices.

Why choose Humber River Health?

At Humber River Health, our staff, physicians, and volunteers are lighting new ways in healthcare. We are proud to be recognized as a part of Greater Toronto’s Top Employers by Mediacorp Canada Inc. We support employees by providing evidence-based leadership and cultivating a culture that consistently wows with our unwavering commitment to Staff, Physician and Volunteer engagement. We are a member of the Toronto Academic Health Science Network (TAHSN) and are deeply involved in research and academic collaboration. We are dedicated to high-quality patient care and demonstrate our values of compassion, professionalism, and respect.

Humber River Health is committed to creating an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace that reflects the diversity of our communities. Guided by our strategic direction to embed equity, diversity and inclusion in everything we do – and to address systemic barriers – we foster a culture where everyone feels respected, valued and empowered to contribute.

We welcome applications from individuals of all equity-deserving groups, including Indigenous peoples, racialized communities, persons living with disabilities, women, 2SLGBTQ+ individuals and seniors. We recognize that diverse identities and perspectives strengthen our ability to deliver safe, innovative and compassionate care.

As an equal opportunity employer, Humber River Health complies with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, family status, disability, or any other protected ground.

Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process and employment. Please contact our recruitment team to discuss your needs confidentially.

This position is being posted in response to an existing vacancy at Humber River Health.

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