St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton·Hamilton, Ontario
Responsible for completing nutrition referrals, screening for malnutrition risk, and providing consultative services to patients and healthcare providers. The role involves developing and implementing nutrition care plans to reduce complications and improve hospital length of stay.
Job Number: JR01143 Department: Surgical Bariatrics Clinical Nutrition Job Type: Temporary (Fixed Term), Full time Work Environment: In-Person Contract Duration: (If applicable) 12 months
Number of positions: 1
$47.4658 - $55.026 Schedule Work Days: Monday to Friday Time of Day: Days Shift: Hours - 7.5 Shift Start: (If applicable) Reason for Posting: Application Dates Opening Date: 2026-07-14
Closing Date: 2026-07-21
Responsible for completion of all Nutrition Referrals ordered by physicians nursing or multi-disciplinary team. Screen and classify nutritional risk and/or risk for malnutrition according to pre-established criteria. Provide consultative and education services to patients physicians learners other health care providers and the public. The purpose of the Registered Dietitian's job is to reduce nutrition related complications that impact hospital length of stay morbidity mortality and/or progression of an acute or chronic medical condition (i.e. Diabetes Kidney Disease).
Bachelor's Degree - 1 to 3 years' experience - Accredited post graduate Dietetic Internship Master's Degree or equivalent (approved by College of Dietitians of Ontario). Successful completion of Canadian Dietetic Registration Examination. Membership in College of Dietitians of Ontario is mandatory. - Membership in specialized practice groups highly recommended (examples: Association of Nephrology Dietitians Canadian Diabetes Association Society of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition). Membership in Dietitians of Canada and/or the American Dietetic Association is optional. - Demonstrated knowledge sensitivity and expertise in the care of seniors and their families. - Gentle Persuasive Approach training preferred. Responsibilities ASSESSMENT - Collection and interpretation of biochemical anthropometric pharmaceutical data dietary medical and psychosocial history. Data is collected from medical record patient caregiver/significant other and health care team. Prescribe and/or recommend nutritional requirements including type and amount of protein carbohydrate fat calories fibre fluid vitamin and minerals. Analyze Physician Diet Order and make recommendations. Determine a Nutrition Diagnosis based on Standardized Nutrition Terminology or Department/Program standards. PATIENT CARE PLAN - Recommend coordinate and/or implement a nutrition care plan such as a modified diet insulin adjustment (if medical directive in place) education tube/parenteral feeding. If appropriate delegate the implementation of the Nutrition Care Plan to the Dietetic Assistant or Food Service employee. Monitor and adjust care plans based on Department/Program Standards of Care and/or caseload volume. Communicate care plan in the written/electronic health record. EDUCATION/COUNSELLING - Apply adult education techniques to develop group and individual education programs. Provide patient and/or caregiver with appropriate teaching materials that are geared to reading level readiness to change and are culturally appropriate. If suitable refer patients to additional community resources/linkages for follow up nutrition care. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT - Develop and implement a plan for continuing education based on assessment of strengths areas of improvement short and long term goals and results of performance appraisals. Set goals with Regulated College (College of Dietitians of Ontario). Maintain expertise in Nutrition Management by attending conferences workshops medical rounds and conducting journal reviews. RESEARCH - Participate in all aspects of Quality Assurance Projects. Work under direction of Physician for formal Research projects. When delegated collect data for research projects. ADMINISTRATION - Maintain accurate Workload Measurement Statistics using departmental guidelines. Participate in program/department Quality Council meetings and hospital and regional committees. When requested act as a mentor/preceptor in the orientation and training of new staff and learners. - When requested assist Managers to define clinical direction of program/department. If requested develop activity plan for learners and orientation schedule for new employees. Learners include Dietetic Interns and students in Masters Degree programs. Reason for posting: This is for an existing position St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton (SJHH) is an equal opportunity employer and strives for equity, inclusiveness, and diversity in all our programs, practices, facilities, and people. We foster a culture of patient and staff safety where all positions comply and work in conjunction with the Mission, Vision, and Core Values of SJHH. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. SJHH is committed to a barrier-free recruitment and selection process - please inform us should accommodation be required at any point in the recruitment process. At St. Joe’s Hamilton, we believe in nurturing new talent, providing an inclusive and supportive work environment with meaningful growth opportunities, and exciting benefits and rewards. Whether you're passionate about providing compassionate care or eager to gain new skills, there’s a place here for you to grow, learn, and succeed! Dignity. Respect. Service. Justice. Responsibility. Enquiry.
Requires a Bachelor's degree, an accredited postgraduate Dietetic Internship or Master's degree, and mandatory membership in the College of Dietitians of Ontario. Candidates must have passed the Canadian Dietetic Registration Examination and possess 1 to 3 years of experience.
Market context
Physician roles in Ontario are typically in steady demand, especially in community-based and primary care settings. Competition is often shaped by licensure requirements, specialty certification, and experience working with diverse populations; for this role, an MD, CCFP, CPSO licensure, and valued experience with Indigenous communities and anti-oppressive practice stand out. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your CPSO status and tailor your application to community care experience.