Registered Dietitian, Outpatient Cardiology and Cardiac Rehab Program

The University Health Network, where “above all else the needs of patients come first”, encompasses Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute and the Michener Institute of Education. The breadth of research, the complexity of the cases treated, and the magnitude of its educational enterprise has made UHN a national and international resource for patient care, research and education. With a long tradition of ground breaking firsts and a purpose of “Transforming lives and communities through excellence in care, discovery and learning”, the University Health Network (UHN), Canada’s largest research teaching hospital, brings together over 16,000 employees, more than 1,200 physicians, 8,000+ students, and many volunteers. UHN is a caring, creative place where amazing people are amazing the world.

Job Description

Union: Non-Union
Site:  Toronto Western Hospital 
Department: Allied Health, Outpatient Cardiovascular Prevention and Rehab Program and Cardiology Clinic
Work Model: Hybrid
Reports to:  Manager, Allied Health 
Grade: D0:08
Hours: 37.5 hours per week 
Salary: $40.98 - $51.22 per hour
Shifts: 8.00am - 4.00pm - Weekdays
Status:  Temporary Full Time (approx. 12 months)
Closing Date:  Until Filled

Position Summary

As an integral member of the inter professional team in the Outpatient Cardiovascular Prevention and Rehabilitation Program and Cardiology Clinic at the Toronto Western Hospital site, and a specialist in the delivery of nutrition therapy in cardiovascular health, the Registered Dietitian (RD) provides services based on standards of quality and evidence-based practice.

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
• Through patient-centered approaches, the RD establishes priorities, strategies and interventions for individualized treatment plans that allow the patient to achieve optimal outcomes
• As an interprofessional team member, the RD fosters a culture of safety by minimizing patient harm, promoting the well-being of patients and health care providers, reducing the likelihood of adverse events, and communicating safety concerns
• 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, if required

Qualifications

• At minimum, completion of a Bachelor degree in a 4 year Dietitians of Canada (DC) accredited university food/nutrition program degree/discipline, 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
• Membership with Dietitians of Canada, preferred
• Minimum of 2 years experience working as a Registered Dietitian preferred
• Experience in a hospital environment and in related specialties, preferred
• Experience in virtual care, preferred
• Complies with the Code of Ethics and Rules of Conduct according to College of Dietitians of Ontario; 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
• Ability to learn and perform applicable advanced nutrition assessment including Subjective Global Assessment

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 )
• 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.

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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.

All UHN Employees are required to be fully vaccinated with a COVID-19 vaccine series, approved by Health Canada or the World Health Organization, as a condition of hire. Proof of COVID-19 vaccination will be required. Should you be the successful candidate, you will be required to comply with UHN’s mandatory Vaccination Policy that is in effect.

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.