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Northumberland Hills Hospital; Cobourg; On-site; CAD 109,888,000 - 152,670,000; Part time

Job summary

Northumberland Hills Hospital in Cobourg is seeking a Clinical Dietitian to deliver dietetic services across inpatient and outpatient settings, promoting patient safety, quality and person-centered care. Reporting to the Clinical Manager Allied Health, you will assess nutritional status, develop care plans, and educate patients to support optimal nutrition outcomes.

The role requires Ontario-registered dietitian credentials, acute care experience, and competency in diabetes and dysphagia

Qualifications

• Registered Dietitian with the College of Dietitians of Ontario.
• Recent experience in an acute care hospital setting required.
• Certified Diabetes Educator preferred, and/or demonstrated competency in diabetes management.
• Demonstrated competency in dysphagia management and bedside swallowing assessments as applicable.

Responsibilities

• Assess inpatient nutritional status and develop nutrition care plans.
• Counsel and educate patients and families using clinical information from the care team.
• Provide nutrition education to chemotherapy outpatients as needed.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to advance nutrition care, including diabetes and dysphagia initiatives.
• Maintain records and participate in clinical practice guideline development and quality initiatives.

Skills

Clinical nutrition

Diabetes education

Dysphagia management

Interprofessional collaboration

Education

Registered Dietitian with College of Dietitians of Ontario

Job description

Friday, October 16th, 2026 at 1:37pm.At Northumberland Hills Hospital (NHH), our shared purpose is.We remain committed to sustaining an experienced workforce that reflects Northumberland Hills Hosp...

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CA$38.35-CA$53.28 hourly

Part-time

At Northumberland Hills Hospital (NHH), our shared purpose is People First, and our core values of Integrity, Quality, Respect, Compassion and Teamwork are at the centre of who we are and what we do. We remain committed to sustaining an experienced workforce that reflects Northumberland Hills Hospital's dedication to recognising everyone’s contributions and respecting everyone’s dignity, unique experience, and potential.

EQUITY AND ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT

Northumberland Hills Hospital remains respectful of all protected rights, in line with the grounds laid out by the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC) and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we welcome applications from all qualified applicants and inerests from racialized persons/persons of colour, Indigenous People of North America, women, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S+ persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.

LOCATION

Located approximately 100 kilometres east of Toronto, NHH is a vibrant community hospital delivering a broad range of acute, post-acute, outpatient and diagnostic services. Directly serving a growing population of more than 60,000 residents spread across a mix of urban and rural settings, NHH directly employs approximately 750 people and relies on the additional support provided by a highly engaged and supportive network of physicians, midwives and volunteers.

ROLE OVERVIEW

Reporting to the Clinical Manager Allied Health, the Clinical Dietitian will enact full scope of practice in the delivery of dietetic services that promote patient safety, quality, and patient centered care in accordance with patient/client needs and in line with established organizational standards, policies and procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS

• Assess the nutritional status of inpatients; provide consultation to outpatients when urgent nutritional care is required; develop and implement nutrition care plans; evaluate the effectiveness of nutrition interventions through patient observation, review of relevant lab work, and discussion with the patient or interdisciplinary team; adjust care plans as required.
• Counsel and educate patients, utilizing clinical information obtained from patients, family members, healthcare team, and patient chart
• Act as a resource to provide nutrition education to chemotherapy outpatients as needed
• Provide consultation to inpatients with diabetes as needed; seek opportunities to promote best practices in diabetes care at NHH
• Collaborate in the provision of parenteral nutrition (TPN) for hospital inpatients
• Participate as a member of the interprofessional dysphagia management team
• Maintain records as required by the Hospital and The College of Dietitians of Ontario
• Participate in interprofessional patient care rounds throughout the hospital
• Participate in the development and review of clinical practice guidelines, clinical pathways, pre-printed order sets, and medical directives
• Develop nutrition education materials and contribute to other quality initiatives including program and departmental strategic planning
• Act as a resource to members of the interprofessional team in the provision of nutrition and diet information; provides education to the team as required
• Act as a resource to Nutrition Services staff; support departmental guidelines for food selection and menu modification; participate in Nutrition Services initiatives such as menu revisions, enteral contracts and nutrition audits
• Participate in nutrition-related research projects; serve as a preceptor for students or dietetic interns
• Registered Dietitian with the College of Dietitians of Ontario
• Recent experience in an acute care hospital setting required
• Certified Diabetes Educator preferred, and/or demonstrated competency in diabetes management
• Demonstrated competency in dysphagia management and able to perform bedside swallowing assessments, with evaluation by Speech Language Pathologist at NHH is an asset
• Demonstrated competency in Critical Care Nutrition required

EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

Successful applicants are required provide a satisfactory vulnerable sector criminal reference check, that was complete less than one year from the date of hire. This requirement must be met within the first sixty (60) days of employment.

Additionally, to the above, successful applicants are also required to complete the Health Care Worker Health review process which includes providing an up-to-date immunization record to ensure compliance with the Ontario Hospital Association Communicable Diseases Surveillance Protocols within the first thirty (30) days of employment. Northumberland Hills Hospital operates a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy for all staff.

Northumberland Hills Hospital may choose to conduct parts/all the hiring process virtually. Furthermore, we are a scent-free environment. When attending the hospital kindly refrain from wearing strongly scented fragrances.

While we thank all those that express interest in this exciting position; kindly note that due to high volumes of interests, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.