# Registered Dietitian — University Health Network

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- **Company:** University Health Network
- **Location:** Toronto, ON, Canada
- **Work setup:** On-site
- **Region:** 🇨🇦 Canada
- **Category:** Dietitian
- **Employment:** Contract (1099)
- **Registration:** College of Dietitians (Canada)
- **Education:** Degree required
- **Salary:** C$43–54/hr
- **Posted:** 2026-09-09
- **Last verified in source feed:** 2026-09-11

## Description

Union:  Non-Union 
 Number of vacancies:   1 
 New or Replacement Position:  Replacement 
 Site:   Toronto General Hospital 
 Department:   Allied Health 
 Reports to:   Manager Allied Health  
 Salary Range:   $43.47 to $54.34 per hour 
 Hours: 37.5 hours per week 
 Shifts:  Days 
 Status: Temporary Full-Time 
 Closing Date:  September 23, 2026
 Position Summary 
 Working under the direction of the Operational Manager and in collaboration with other members of the interdisciplinary team, this temporary full-time Registered Dietitian position will support the General Internal Medicine team at Toronto General Hospital (additional areas and duties may be assigned based on departmental needs).
 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
 Establishes priorities, strategies and interventions in order to contribute to the individualized treatment program that allows the patient to achieve optimal outcomes
 Fosters a culture of safety by minimizing patient harm, promoting the well-being of patient and health care providers, reducing the likelihood of adverse events, and communicating safety concerns
 Additional responsibilities may include mentoring dietetic students, 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
 
 At minimum, completion of a Masters degree in an integrated practicum program in Nutrition, with consideration of a Bachelors degree in Nutrition with a post-graduate dietetic internship, 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 
 One (1) year hospital related experience, preferred
 Experience working in acute care, preferred
 Experience working with geriatric populations, an asset
 Experience with conducting practice-based research, an asset
 Experience supervising dietetic students/interns an asset
 Registration with the College of Dietitians of Ontario
 Membership with Dietitians of Canada, preferred
 Complies with the Code of Ethics and Rules of Conduct according to College of Dietitians of Ontario
 Flexibility and ability to prioritize and to deal with changes in tasks with short notice
 Ability to learn and perform applicable advanced nutrition assessment including Subjective Global Assessment, Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis, skinfold measurements and indirect calorimetry
 Proficiency in computer skills, specifically in Microsoft Office applications and medical software
 Ability to negotiate and advocate for patients and the Dietetic profession
 Demonstrated teaching ability, and leadership skills to facilitate meetings, volunteers and students
 Ability to adapt to a wide variety of patient populations and knowledge of cultural foods and diversity
 Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
 Excellent organizational and time management skills
 Excellent problem solving, critical thinking, decision-making and conflict resolution skills
 Ability to extract very detailed information to make informed decisions
 Broad-based knowledge and versatility in clinical dietetics
 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
 
 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 https://hoopp.com/ )
 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. 
 
UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates.  Please ensure you check your email regularly. At University Health Network (UHN), artificial intelligence technologies may be used to assist in the screening, assessment, and selection of candidates for this position. 
 
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. 
 
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.

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