Registered Dietitian - MRHH Surgery Program (General Surgery)

The Registered Dietitian is responsible for the provision of nutritional care for patients as established by the College of Dietitians of Ontario and the hospitals’ standards of nutrition care. The Registered Dietitian actively participates within the healthcare team and collaborates with other Registered Dietitians to ensure effective and current dietetic practice and achieve excellence in patient care.

What must you have?

• Current Registration and in good standing with the College of Dietitians of Ontario.
• Graduate of a recognized university program (majoring in food and nutrition) and successful completion of a Dietetic Internship or Practicum.
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certificate.
• Two (2) years clinical experience preferred. Previous experience in Surgery an asset.

What else do you bring?

• Able to discern relevant information to make effective judgments and decisions to manage care.
• Demonstrates Mackenzie Health’s Core and Professional Competencies
• Demonstrates strong assessment skills
• Demonstrates strong organizational skills
• Possess strong conflict management skills
• Demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills
• Proven ability to work in a computerized healthcare environment
• Demonstrates excellent written and verbal English skills
• Ability to speak a second language, an asset
• Ability to function independently as well as collaborate with the healthcare team
• Ensures and maintains patient confidentiality
• Proven attendance record.
• Demonstrates understanding and complies with patient and staff safety policies and procedures that foster a safe and inclusive environment for all.
• Ability to perform the essential duties of the job.
• Effectively uses empathy in interactions with others.
• Demonstrates behaviours consistent with Mackenzie Health’s Commitment to Caring.
• Models behaviour that is aligned with the values of Mackenzie Health – Excellence, Leadership and Empathy.
• Commitment to providing an exceptional experience for staff and clients within a challenging and exciting health care environment.

*You may be required to work at any site of Mackenzie Health.

Mackenzie Health is an inclusive and equal opportunity employer committed to providing accommodations for applicants upon request at any stage of the recruitment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those under consideration for an interview will be contacted.