Dietitian

Job title:

Dietitian

Company

University Health Network

Job description

Company DescriptionUHN is Canada’s #1 hospital and the world’s #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 it’s only because of the talented and dedicated people who work here that we are continually bringing that vision closer to reality.Job DescriptionUnion: Non-Union
Site: Toronto General Hospital
Department: Liver Clinic
Reports to: Nurse Manager
Hours: 15 Hours per Week
Status: Temporary Part-Time (End Date ~Aug 31, 2026)
Closing Date: July 10, 2025Position SummaryAs an integral member of the UHN Toronto Centre For Liver Disease interprofessional team, and a specialist in the delivery of nutrition therapy, the REGISTERED DIETITIAN provides services based on standards of quality and evidence-based practice. The Nutritionist completes the following:
1. Provides consultation and independently screens patients for nutritional intervention2. Completes an in-depth nutritional assessment by collecting and interpreting patient health data, performing a nutrition-focused physical exam, and completes ongoing monitoring and reassessment in collaboration with patients, essential care partners and the health care team3. Through patient-centered approaches, establishes priorities, strategies, and interventions in order to contribute to the individualized treatment program that allows the patient to achieve optimal outcomes.4. As an interprofessional team member, the Nutritionist 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.5. Provide individualized nutrition assessments, care plans, and follow-ups for patients with liver and metabolic disorders.6. Collaborate closely with physicians, nurse coordinators, and other allied health professionals to create integrated care plans that reflect each patient’s medical and nutritional needs.7. Participate in weekly interdisciplinary rounds to support team-based care planning and knowledge exchange.8. Contribute to and support practice-based research initiatives to advance nutritional care in liver disease.9. Engage in patient and caregiver education around disease-specific dietary management and lifestyle modifications.The nutritionist will also be actively involved in the following specialized clinics:

• MASLD (Metabolic Associated Steatotic Liver Disease): A clinic focused on managing fatty liver disease driven by metabolic dysfunction. Nutritional interventions aim to reduce liver fat, improve insulin sensitivity, and address cardiovascular risk through structured dietary change.
• MASH (Metabolic-Associated Steatohepatitis): A clinic targeting patients with steatohepatitis driven by metabolic syndrome. Nutritionists play a central role in managing obesity, insulin resistance, and cardiovascular risk through dietary strategies.
• ALD (Alcohol-Related Liver Disease): This clinic provides care for patients with liver damage resulting from alcohol use. The nutritionist supports both liver health and recovery from alcohol dependence through tailored nutrition plans and supplementation as needed.
• Met ALD (Metabolic Alcohol-Related Liver Disease): A combined clinic for patients who have both alcohol-related and metabolic-related liver disease. Nutritional care is highly individualized, addressing overlapping risk factors such as alcohol intake, metabolic dysfunction, and nutritional deficiencies.

QualificationsEDUCATION:

• At minimum, completion of a bachelors degree in an integrated practicumprogramin Nutrion. Consideration will be given to individuals with Bachelors Degree in Nutrition or recognized equivalent required.
• At minimum over 1 year up to and including 2 years practical and related experience and/or 1year on-the-job training required.

EXPERIENCE:

• Experience in a hospital environment, preferred.
• Experience in related specialties, an asset.
• Experience as a preceptor, an asset

LEADERSHIP/ADDITIONAL SKILLS:

• Ability to perform duties in a professional and courteous manner and produce high quality work while meeting deadlines in accordance to UHN standards
• Complies with the Code of Ethics and Rules of Conduct according to College of Dietitians of Ontario, required.
• Complies with the Code of Ethics and Rules of Conduct according to College of Dietitians of Ontario, required.
• Recognizes and acts within the scope and limitations of the dietitian’s role, required.
• Ability to exercise sound clinical judgment and to function in an independent, self-directed manner, required.
• Flexibility and ability to prioritize and to deal with changes in tasks with short notice, required.
• Ability to learn and perform applicable advanced nutrition assessment including Subjective Global Assessment, Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis, skinfold measurements and indirect calorimetry, required.
• Proficiency in computer skills, specifically in Microsoft Office applications and medical software, required.
• Ability to negotiate and advocate for patients and the Dietetic profession, required.
• Demonstrated teaching ability, and leadership skills to facilitate meetings, volunteers and students, required.
• Ability to adapt to a wide variety of patient populations and knowledge of cultural foods and diversity, required.
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills, required.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, required.
• Excellent problem solving, critical thinking, decision-making and conflict resolution skills, required.
• Ability to extract very detailed information to make informed decisions, required.
• Broad-based knowledge and versatility in clinical dietetics, required.
• Ability to conduct practice-based research, required

Additional InformationWhy 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 https://hoopp.com/)
• 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.)

Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN’s 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.

Expected salary

Location

Toronto, ON

Job date

Sat, 28 Jun 2025 00:54:03 GMT

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