Dietitian

Job summary

Provide clinical nutrition expertise to patients by assessing complex needs and developing comprehensive, interdisciplinary care plans. Deliver therapeutic nutritional instruction and education in both individual and group settings while monitoring patient outcomes.

Job details

Competition # 10868 Job Title Dietitian Department Outpatient Nutrition Counselling Status Temporary (October 2026 - January 2027) Work Type Part-time Affiliation ONA Paramedical Shift Assignment Days Bilingualism Required Yes Police Check Requirement Vulnerable Sector Check Site Sudbury Outpatient Centre- ONA Paramedical Salary Information $39.17 - $50.76 / hour Application Closing Date October 7, 2026 KEY FUNCTION: Provide clinical nutrition expertise and support to patients referred that meet the service’s eligibility criteria. REPORTING: Under the general direction of the Coordinator, Diabetes, Bariatrics, Nutrition Counselling and Ophthalmology. DUTIES: Assess patient’s complex nutrition needs and participate in the development, implementation and evaluation of a comprehensive, interdisciplinary care plan. Provide therapeutic nutritional instruction while coordinating multiple dietary restrictions. Manage inpatient and outpatient clinical nutrition needs including nutritional support. Provide nutrition education in both individual and group settings. Evaluate patient care and satisfaction on an ongoing basis and formulate solutions for improvement. Determine and align improvement projects with HSN’s Strategic Plan; monitor and adjust to achieve goal outcomes. Participate in education and training specific to current, relevant federal and provincial health and safety legislation, standards and guidelines. Contribute to learner development by providing academic support, mentorship, preceptorship and supervision as required. Educate and promote health, safety and wellness in the work place. Represent the department or program on various committees and in meetings as required. Perform other duties as required. QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION AND TRAINING: Minimum of a four (4) year Bachelor’s Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics, from an accredited university. Current Certificate of Registration in good standing with the College of Dietitians of Ontario. Ministry of Labour “Worker Health and Safety Awareness in 4 Steps” training certificate is required. EXPERIENCE: Minimum of one (1) to two (2) years’ experience working in both an inpatient and outpatient clinical setting within a health care environment. Experience in enteral and parenteral nutrition required. Experience in pediatric nutrition is preferred. Experience with individual and group nutrition counselling is preferred. KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES: Demonstrated ability to manage various nutrition issues, counsel patients on evidence-based nutrition principles and recommend dietary modifications appropriate for the patient’s skills, beliefs, lifestyle and health concerns. Demonstrated ability to operate and provide nutrition services via Ontario Telehealth Network (OTN) equipment. Demonstrated ability to problem solve and work efficiently under time constraints. Demonstrated excellent judgment and proven analytical skills. Demonstrated training, experience or utilization of quality improvement methodology for process improvement. Demonstrated ability to independently identify issues, plan improvements, measure success and continue improvement. Demonstrated excellent computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office software (e.g. Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook) and patient information systems. Demonstrated superior interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal. Demonstrated effective time management and organizational skills with the ability to organize and prioritize as required. Demonstrated discretion and maturity when handling confidential information. Demonstrated commitment to the safety of co-workers and patients. PERSONAL SUITABILITY: Successful Vulnerable Sector Check is required. Ability to use tact and discretion in dealing with health care providers and patients. Proven ability to work both independently and in an inter-professional team environment. Demonstrated ability to perform with minimal supervision and prioritize duties. Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development. Demonstrated professionalism in dealing with confidential and sensitive issues. Demonstrated positive work record and good attendance record. Ability to meet the physical and sensory demands of the job. Ability to travel between local sites and willingness to travel occasionally within Northern Ontario. Valid driver’s license with access to vehicle may be required. Selection Process: Candidates will be selected for this position on the basis of their skill, ability, experience and qualifications as identified in the resume and completed Application Form submitted. The Hospital reserves the right to conduct a formal interview where required. This posting is for an existing vacancy. Health Sciences North is committed to providing accommodations to applicants with disabilities to enable their participation in the recruitment, assessment, selection and hiring stages of employment. HSN THANKS ALL APPLICANTS.ONLY THOSE SELECTED FOR INTERVIEWS WILL BE CONTACTED.WE WILL NOT ACCEPT APPLICATIONS AFTER THE CLOSING DATE AND TIME.

What you’ll do

Provide clinical nutrition expertise to patients by assessing complex needs and developing comprehensive, interdisciplinary care plans. Deliver therapeutic nutritional instruction and education in both individual and group settings while monitoring patient outcomes.

Requirements

Requires a Bachelor's degree in Nutrition and Dietetics and a current Certificate of Registration with the College of Dietitians of Ontario. Candidates must have one to two years of clinical experience in inpatient and outpatient settings.

Listed skills

• Time management · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• Quality Improvement · Preferred
• interdisciplinary collaboration · Preferred
• Care Planning · Preferred
• Microsoft Office · Preferred
• Communication Skills · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Clinical nutrition
• Dietary assessment
• Care planning
• Nutrition counselling
• Enteral nutrition
• Parenteral nutrition
• Patient education
• Interdisciplinary collaboration
• Quality improvement
• Microsoft Office
• Time management
• Communication skills
• Analytical skills
• Problem solving
• Ontario Telehealth Network
• Nutrition Services
• Education and Training
• Tactfulness
• Professionalism
• Productivity Improvement
• Organizational Skills
• Dietetics
• Valid Driver's License
• Quality Improvement
• Analytical Skills
• Microsoft Excel
• Bariatrics
• Strategic Planning
• Pediatrics
• Clinical Nutrition
• Communication
• Information Systems
• Computer Literacy
• Integrated Care
• Diabetes Mellitus
• Health Sciences
• Problem Solving
• Mentorship
• Microsoft Outlook
• Nutrition Education
• Ophthalmology
• OTN
• Parenteral Nutrition
• Patient Education And Counseling
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Time Management
• Telehealth
• Process Improvement
• Registration
• Coordinating

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Social Services
• Dietitian
• Dietitian / Nutritionist
• Dieticians and Nutritionists
• Dietitians and Nutritionists