Registered Dietitian - Temporary Part-Time (2026-219)

Collingwood General and Marine Hospital; Collingwood; On-site; CAD 69,000 - 82,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Education funding

HOOPP pension

Vacation in lieu

Benefits in lieu

Job summary

Collingwood General and Marine Hospital is seeking a Registered Dietitian for a temporary part-time role in our Dietary department. The position supports nutrition care for patients, with the opportunity to develop personalized plans addressing unique nutritional needs and recovery goals.

You will work eight-hour day shifts, Monday to Friday, with a pay range of $50.38–$59.83 per hour. Registration with the Ontario college and one year of clinical nutrition experience are required.

Qualifications

• Degree in Human Nutrition or equivalent; practicum completed.
• Registered with College of Dietitians of Ontario in good standing.
• One year of clinical experience in nutrition support.
• Experience with enteral/parenteral nutrition and dysphagia management.
• Ability to collaborate with the interdisciplinary team and manage workload.

Responsibilities

• Screen and assess nutrition needs and identify patients requiring intervention.
• Interview patients/families on dietary habits and plan care.
• Prioritize high-risk referrals and coordinate nutrition care plans.
• Develop and monitor individualized nutrition plans, including complex cases.
• Document nutrition assessments and outcomes in patient records.
• Educate patients, families, and staff on nutrition topics.

Skills

Clinical nutrition

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Prioritization

Patient care planning

Education

Baccalaureate degree in Human Nutrition

Registration with College of Dietitians of Ontario

Tools

Meditech Expanse

Job description

Dietary

Employment Type: Temporary Part-Time (approximately 6 months)

Reports to: Manager, Food Services, Clinical Nutrition and EVS

Non-Union

Reason for Posting: Temporary vacancy

Hours of Work: 8-hour day shifts, Monday to Friday

Rate of Pay: $50.38 - $59.83 per hour

Join Our Inspired Team! The Opportunity

We need a Registered Dietitian to join our Dietary team! You want to be part of our Dietary department because nutrition is an essential part of patient care and our team makes a meaningful impact on patients every day. In this role you will get to solve unique nutrition challenges, create personalized care plans, and help patients heal and recover through the power of nutrition and much more!

Detailed Job Description

Registered Dietitian

Dietary

Employment Type: Temporary Part-Time (approximately 6 months)

Reports to: Manager, Food Services, Clinical Nutrition and EVS

Non-Union

Reason for Posting: Temporary vacancy

Hours of Work: 8-hour day shifts, Monday to Friday

Rate of Pay: $50.38 - $59.83 per hour

Join Our Inspired Team! The Opportunity

We need a Registered Dietitian to join our Dietary team! You want to be part of our Dietary department because nutrition is an essential part of patient care and our team makes a meaningful impact on patients every day. In this role you will get to solve unique nutrition challenges, create personalized care plans, and help patients heal and recover through the power of nutrition and much more!

Why Choose Us!

We invest in our Team. As a Registered Dietitian you will earn $50.38 - $59.83 per hour.

Beyond Your Hourly Wage You Will Also Enjoy

• Access to funding to support education that you want to pursue
• Join HOOPP a defined benefit contribution pension plan
• Time away from work matters. This position would earn 8% vacation in lieu
• Your health and wellness are important. We offer 14% in lieu of benefits
• At this time this opportunity is scheduled 8-hour day shifts, Monday to Friday

As The Successful Applicant, You Will Do The Following

• Screen and identify patients requiring intervention in assigned patient areas using established nutrition care standards.
• Interview patients and/or families regarding dietary habits and assess nutritional needs.
• Respond to and prioritize high-risk nutrition referrals received from physicians, interprofessional team members, patients, and families.
• Utilize scientific evidence, physical assessment, medication/nutrient interactions, biochemistry, medical nutrition history, and chart review to assess patients' nutritional needs.
• Develop, implement, coordinate, evaluate, and monitor individualized nutritional care plans, including care for complex patients requiring multiple nutrition support modalities.
• Apply current principles of normal and therapeutic nutrition and maintain practice in accordance with professional standards, evidence-based guidelines, and best practices.
• Conduct meal rounds on a rotating basis to assess meal acceptance, address patient concerns, and provide feedback to Food Services regarding meal quality.
• Collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, Food & Nutrition Services, and other members of the interprofessional team to support optimal patient care and nutritional outcomes.
• Participate in multidisciplinary rounds and provide nutrition recommendations to support patient treatment and recovery.
• Review and maintain accurate diet orders, food allergies, and nutrition-related information within the electronic medical record and food service systems.
• Monitor patients receiving temporary diets or NPO orders to ensure nutritional needs are addressed and diet progression occurs as appropriate.
• Educate patients, families, frontline staff, and interprofessional team members on nutrition-related topics and best practices.
• Accurately document all nutrition assessments, interventions, recommendations, and patient outcomes in accordance with College standards and hospital policies.
• Demonstrate behaviour consistent with the Hospital's Mission, Values, and Standards of Performance.

What You'll Bring

Required

• Baccalaureate degree in Human Nutrition or equivalent. Successful completion of practicum program
• Registration with College of Dietitians of Ontario in good standing
• One (1) year clinical experience
• Experience in enteral and parenteral nutrition
• Experience in dysphagia management
• Ability to maintain successful working relationships with the interdisciplinary team to achieve positive patient outcomes
• Ability to meet and interact with people in a professional, responsible, pleasant and reassuring manner
• Ability to prioritize workload

Preferred

• Two (2) years of work experience in an acute care setting
• Meditech Expanse

Alignment with our Values

• Be Kind- fostering a culture of compassion, empathy, and dignity in every interaction
• Support Each Other- working together across all roles to uplift our team and our patients
• Lead by Example- setting a standard of integrity, fairness, and professionalism
• Keep Growing- embracing curiosity, innovation, and learning to adapt to future needs

Any successful candidate will need to live these values on a day-to-day basis.

Join Tomorrow's Team Today: Shape the Future of Care in South Georgian Bay at CGMH!

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