Dietitian

About Us

Woodlands Hospital is a next-generation healthcare system designed to meet the future of care. As an integrated acute and community hospital with specialist outpatient clinics and innovative care models, we deliver person‑centred, connected and seamless care—extending far beyond traditional hospital walls.
Our mission is to redefine healthcare for an aging and diverse population through digital innovation, preventive health, and strong community partnerships. Grounded in team‑based care, sustainability and health equity, we are building a healthier future for all.

Why This Role Matters

We are seeking a Dietitian to play a vital role in delivering high-quality, evidence-based nutrition care within a multidisciplinary team.

This role goes beyond individual patient care. You will contribute to clinical excellence through nutrition assessment and intervention, support preventive and therapeutic care pathways, collaborate closely with medical and allied health professionals, and participate in service development initiatives. There will also be opportunities to engage in quality improvement, patient education, and the advancement of nutrition services at Woodlands Hospital.

Key Clinical Responsibilities

Clinical Dietetics 

1. Provide Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) to patients with a variety of health conditions requiring specialised nutrition intervention to augment medical treatment.  

1. Apply the nutrition care process to correctly assess, diagnose, plan, implement monitor, evaluate and document nutrition care. 

1. Liaise with medical, nursing, and other allied health professionals in planning and implementing the nutrition care of patients. 

1. Communicate effectively nutritional care plans to patients, family members or carers for seamless service during hospitalisation and upon discharge. 

1. Deliver care within the multidisciplinary team, attend ward rounds, team meetings or case discussions as necessary. 

1. Prioritise and manage a patient caseload according to the needs of the   department or service.  

Education & Training 

1. Participate in continuing professional development activities and relevant courses as appropriate.  

1. Assist in nutrition related research and quality improvement initiatives in the department 

1. Develop nutrition education materials for patients, and multidisciplinary teams with guidance from senior and principal Dietitians in the department.  

1. Deliver nutrition talks or workshops to patients and the public, and participate in the community outreach initiatives if required. 

1. Deliver departmental journal clubs and in-service training and education to other healthcare professionals.  

1. Assist in supervision of dietetic interns and polytechnic students, training of dietetic assistants with guidance from senior and principal Dietitians in the department. 

1.     Administrative Duties 

1. Maintain appropriate patient records, and departmental statistics as require 

1. Assist with administrative and operational duties as required. 

1. Assist in review and development of departmental care standards / guidelines based on the available evidence. 

1. Represent the department at meetings, and/or conferences as required   

2.4    Foodservice 

1. Assist Food Services in education and training of foodservice staff in nutrition related issues. 

1. Liaise with Food Service colleagues on therapeutic diet requirements and meal delivery to ensure nutrition adequacy of meals served to WHC clients.  

1. Assist in Food Service audits and quality control initiatives to ensure compliance with prescribed nutritional plans and meal standards. 

1. Assist in menu development and analysis as may be required.  

2.5         Other Duties 

1. Participate in non-dietetic activities supported by the hospital as may be required. 

1. Support good working relationship and team spirit with colleagues and WHC partners.  

1. Cover the duties of department colleagues when required 
2. Undertake any other duties as assigned by the HOD (Dietetics) 

What You Bring to the Organisation

Education / Training / Experience 

1. Degree in Dietetics from recognized university. 

1. A minimum of 6 months’ clinical internship. 

1. Eligible for membership with Singapore Nutrition & Dietetics Association or other professional association. 

Professional License  

1. Accredited Dietitian of Singapore with Singapore Nutrition & Dietetics Association. 

Attributes  

1. Proficiency in written / spoken English, fluent in spoken Mandarin, Malay or Tamil. 

1. Proven ability to work efficiently and independently. 

1. Competent in MS Office and Social Media. 

Attributes That Set You Apart

• Deliver specialist, evidence-based nutrition care that makes a meaningful impact on patients and the wider community
• Grow professionally as a clinician, educator, and contributor to service improvement and innovation
• Be part of a forward-looking, integrated healthcare system that is shaping the future of person-centred care