Registered Dietitian, Toronto

Compensation: CAD 43.47 - CAD 54.34 - hourly

Company Description UHN is Canada’s No. 1 hospital and the world’s No. 1 publicly funded hospital. With 10 sites and more than 44,000 TeamUHN members. UHN consists of Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, The Michener Institute of Education and West Park Healthcare Centre. As Canada's top research hospital, the scope of biomedical research and complexity of cases at UHN have made it a national and international source for discovery, education and patient care. UHN has the largest hospital‑based research program in Canada, with major research in neurosciences, cardiology, transplantation, oncology, surgical innovation, infectious diseases, genomic medicine and rehabilitation medicine. UHN is a research hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto.

UHN’s vision is to build A Healthier World and its only because of the talented and dedicated people who work here that we are continually bringing that vision closer to reality.

Union:

Non-Union Number of vacancies:

1 New or Replacement Position:

Replacement Site:

Toronto Rehab Bickle Centre Department:

Allied Health Reports to:

Manager Allied Health SalaryRange:

$43.47 to $54.34 per hour Hours:

37.5 Hours Shifts:

Days Status:

Temporary Full-Time (12 months) with possible extension Closing Date:

June 10, 2026

Position Summary Working under the direction of the Allied Health Manager and in collaboration with other members of the interdisciplinary team, this Registered Dietitian position will support the Complex Continuing Care at Toronto Rehab Bickle (additional areas and duties may be assigned based on departmental needs).

Duties

Provides consultation and independently screens patients for nutritional intervention, collects and interprets patient health data for in‑depth assessment, completes ongoing monitoring and reassessment in collaboration with patients, caregivers, and the health care team

Establishes priorities, strategies and interventions in order to contribute to the individualized treatment program that allows the patient to achieve optimal outcomes

Fosters a culture of safety by minimizing patient harm, promoting the well‑being of patient and health care providers, reducing the likelihood of adverse events, and communicating safety concerns

Additional responsibilities may include mentoring dietetic students, implementing pertinent medical directives, completing administrative responsibilities, supervising assigned personnel, conducting practice‑based research and performing other functions consistent with the job classification to ensure excellence in the provision of care

Qualifications

At minimum, completion of a Masters degree in an integrated practicum program in Nutrition, with consideration of a Bachelors degree in Nutrition with a post‑graduate dietetic internship, or recognized equivalent

Successful completion of an accredited practical dietetic training program accredited by the Partnership for Dietetic Education and Practice in Canada, or equivalent

Registration with the College of Dietitians of Ontario, required

Experience with Diabetes Education, preferred

Insulin adjustment and education experience, preferred

Experience with Type 1 diabetes, preferred

Experience with conducting practice‑based research, an asset

Experience supervising dietetic students/interns, an asset

Membership with Dietitians of Canada, preferred

Complies with the Code of Ethics and Rules of Conduct according to College of Dietitians of Ontario

Flexibility and ability to prioritize and to deal with changes in tasks with short notice

Ability to learn and perform applicable advanced nutrition assessment including Subjective Global Assessment, Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis, skinfold measurements and indirect calorimetry

Proficiency in computer skills, specifically in Microsoft Office applications and medical software

Ability to negotiate and advocate for patients and the Dietetic profession

Demonstrated teaching ability, and leadership skills to facilitate meetings, volunteers and students

Ability to adapt to a wide variety of patient populations and knowledge of cultural foods and diversity

Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills

Excellent organizational and time management skills

Excellent problem solving, critical thinking, decision‑making and conflict resolution skills

Ability to extract very detailed information to make informed decisions

Broad‑based knowledge and versatility in clinical dietetics

Recognizes and acts within the scope and limitations of the dietitian’s role

Ability to exercise sound clinical judgment and to function in an independent, self‑directed manner

Additional Information In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN.

Competitive offer packages

Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)

Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service

A flexible work environment

Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization

Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on‑site gyms, etc.)

Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.

UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.

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