Dietitian - Full Time

Dietitian Number of Openings:1Division:ICCPFull/Part Time/Casual:Full TimeProgram:ICCPRegular/Temporary:RegularLocation:HNHB boundaries*This position requires traveling within Hamilton, Burlington, Brantford, Niagara regions and Norfolk county.Union:Non-UnionHours of Work:Days (8am-4pm)*75 hours biweeklyPosting Date:October 30, 2025Closing Date:Until FilledWages:$26.97-$49.63French Language Skill Requirement:N/AThis posting is for a current vacancy.The Dietitian (D-CP) provides the highest quality of nutritional care to optimize the nutritional status of program clients in accordance with individual care plans, SJHC standards, the College of Dietitians of Canada and the Ministry of Health guidelines.The D-CP is responsible for supporting clients with a wide variety of special dietary needs, various heath conditions, mental health and/or addictions, and/or mobility issues. The D-CP is expected to approach their work in a manner which is guided by principles of Client Bill of Rights, nutritional best practices, culturally sensitive approaches, and safety.This role provides direct support to clients enrolled in steams within the ICCP and St Mary’s health programs. The D-CP provides direct support to managers in the overall initiatives or our organization, through their day to day activities. In addition, the D-CP provides support and guidance for font line staff in these programs as related to dietary needs and services. This role involves working collaboratively with clients, families, caregivers, care teams and other interdisciplinary functions to promote the health and well being of the populations we support.Clinical Program clients have typically been discharged from hospital and still require some level of health care for a short period of time. These clients are generally stable, can be of any adult age, and may have diagnosed (or undiagnosed) mental heath care needs.CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESPerform a nutritional assessmentAssess, monitor and help maintain the nutritional status and requirements of clients, especially those at high nutritional risk.Evaluate the nutritional status and needs of clients as care plan requiresEducate clients and staff on therapeutic and general nutrition, as required.Participate in client reviews, palliative care, case conferencesas a member of the multi-disciplinary health care team.Document client issues and information as prescribedParticipate in family care conferences as requested.Ensure accuracy of diet orders being executed.Evaluate and update system of providing nutritional care.Maintain knowledge of current research in nutritional standard, particularly geriatric standards.Participate in practice-based research to further knowledge in geriatric nutrition.Perform preliminary swallowing assessments, liaise with community swallowing assessment team as required.Maintain current working knowledge of relevant legislationDevelop and implement individualized service plans in collaboration with othersSupports clients in navigating dietary needs, questions, concerns, etc.Advocates for clients as appropriate, supports clients in connecting with community-based services as related to food security needsBuilds relationships with community agencies, cultural organizations, other supports, participates in community initiativesIdentifies high risk dietary situation and utilizes best practices and guidelinesPerforms general administrative duties related to the roleOther duties as requiredCORE COMPENTENCIESRegularly demonstrates our mission, vision and values:Support compassionate care, faith and diversityDeliver quality care, pursue and share knowledge, respect diversity, remain faithfulCommit to working everyday with dignity, respect, service, justice, responsibility and enquiryknowledge, sensitivity and expertise in the care of seniors and their familiesAbility to work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team; sharing expertise and drawing on the expertise of othersActively promotes a healthy, supportive and inclusive work environmentProactively contributes to initiatives, supporting and encouraging positive changeAbility to engage in effective problem solving, possess logic and analytical thinkingSkilled at thinking about creative solutions to complex problems, analytical thinking skillsAbility to be self reflective and adapt to changing needsSolid team-based approach to every day work activitiesAdaptable and creative with the ability to shift approaches quicklySuperior communication skills both verbal and written, with an excellent customer service mind setPositive and professional, with a “can do” attitudeWillingness to regularly go the extra mile and actively support co-workersWillingness to learn and mentor with senior staff membersAbility to prioritize work and meet deadlines in a fact paced environmentMaintaining on-going compliance to corporate policies and procedures, health and safety regulations, and relevant external standardsParticipating fully in both internal and external training requirementsParticipating fully in corporate quality initiativesMaintaining the privacy and confidentiality of all personal health records (including both client and personal), and following all the privacy and confidentiality requirements of any and all electronic medical record systems usedQUALIFICATIONSUniversity level degree in a related field (B.Sc., Home Economics, Food and Nutrition etc) - required Completion of a dietitian internship - required Updated and unrestricted registration with a professional college (College of Dietitians) - required  Previous experience with a geriatric population - preferredPrevious experience with a mental health / addiction’s population – an assetMinimum 3 years’ experience in a similar role - preferredPrevious experience working with vulnerable clients in community care settings - preferredGentle Persuasive Approach (or equivalent) training – an assetProficient computer skills, including excel, Office 365, Alayacare etc. - preferred