$42.66-$52.77
Job Description:
A Registered Dietitian offers nutrition counseling to patients and families on the inpatient units as well as outpatient clinics. The Dietitian functions as a member of the interdisciplinary health care team and attends and participates in patient rounds and conferences with medical, nursing and health disciplines. The dietitian is a member of the CHEO Discipline of Dietitians and participates in the hospital wide on-call system. The initial assignment is to provide support to the Neuromuscular team and Children ’s Treatment Centre services within Development and Rehabilitation.
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Provides initial and follow-up nutritional counseling to patients and families
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Plans the nutritional care for patients on therapeutic and modified diets, maintains current and accurate patient diet information records and provides instructions for patients and families concerning dietary aspects of treatment
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Provides pertinent nutrition information to individuals over the telephone as required.
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Extensive teaching of families and other health care professionals including dietetic interns.
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As a member of the Developmental and Rehabilitation team, work collaboratively with other health care professions to ensure integrated approach to care.
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Participates in continuous quality improvement initiatives
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Continuous learning to develop expertise in the specialties.
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Vulnerable Sector Check (Essential)
- Successful completion of an accredited dietetic internship (Essential)
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Member of the College of Dietitians of Ontario (Essential)
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Member of the Dietitians of Canada (Preferred)
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Baccalaureate degree in Dietetics (Essential)
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Bilingualism (French/English) (Essential)
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Excellent interpersonal and teaching skills (Essential)
Timeline may be extended or shortened based on operational needs.
- Please note you will be represented by the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU). Please note that this position will be based out of Ottawa. Please note that location may be subject to change at any time at the discretion of the employer. All OPSEU members shall be granted an interview upon passing the pre-screening. Pre-screening might include testing.
Effective March 29, 2021, CHEO will conduct a more comprehensive pre-screening and evaluation process. This process may include more varied and multidimensional testing such as a written test, practical exam, or other assessment. All candidates who meet the essential and preferred qualifications may be tested.
Bilingualism (French/English) will be validated by a language proficiency assessment conducted by a third party provider. Candidates will be required to meet the minimum linguistic profile prior to the date of hire.
Should you require accommodation during any phase in the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources at [email protected]. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential and will be handled in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.
Please note you will be represented by the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU).
CHEO values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process and welcome interest from all qualified applicants.
Should you require accommodation during any phase in the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources at [email protected]. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential and will be handled in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.
We thank all those who apply, however, only those to be interviewed will be contacted.
