Registered Dietitian

Union: Non-Union
Number of Vacancies: 1
Site: Princess Margaret Cancer Centre
Department: Allied Health
Reports to: Manager Allied Health
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Shifts: Days
Status: Temporary Full-Time ( April 2026 )
Closing Date: October 15 2025

As an integral member of the inter-professional team and a specialist in the delivery of nutrition therapy the Registered Dietitian (RD) provides services based on standards of quality and evidence-based practice.  The primary coverage area is in-patient solid tumour oncology; however patient population may change based on department 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 
• One (1) year hospital related experience preferred
• Experience working with oncology patients preferred
• Experience working in an acute care setting preferred
• Experience with conducting practice-based research an asset
• Experience supervising dietetic students/interns an asset
• Registration with the College of Dietitians of Ontario
• 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 dietitians role
• Ability to exercise sound clinical judgment and to function in an independent self-directed manner

Additional Information :

Why join UHN

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 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.)

Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHNs attendance management program to be eligible for consideration.

All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.

UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates.  Please ensure you check your email regularly.

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.

We thank all applicants for their interest however only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Contract