Job Summary

The Registered Dietitian works as a member of the Health Care Team to provide customer focused nutritional care which may include nutritional assessments, counselling and recommendations for diet modification, nutrition support, medications labs and IV’s. Please note that this position will take place in the RCU unit, at our finch site.

Skills & Abilities

• Minimum of two years clinical nutrition experience in an acute care hospital preferred
• Experience in critical care areas and ICU
• Demonstrates collaborative working relationships with interdisciplinary team members in both an ambulatory and in-patient environment.
• Excellent interpersonal, customer service and team, written and verbal communication skills.
• Supports and enables evidence-based practice in the professional milieu.
• Demonstrates a commitment to patient-centered care.
• Demonstrates critical thinking skills.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Windows and Word
• Demonstrates excellence in communication, both written and verbal
• Analysis / problem assessment
• Innovative and willing to learn
• Commitment to customer service and teamwork
• Demonstrates individual leadership skills

Qualifications

• Registered Dietitian in good standing with the College of Dietitians of Ontario

As a condition of employment, you are required to submit proof of COVID-19 vaccination to the Hospital’s Occupational Health and Safety department. Successful candidates will be required to submit proof of COVID-19 vaccination (two doses) from the Ontario Ministry of Health website or other authorized source directly to the Occupational Health and Safety department. In the event that you are unable to be vaccinated as a result of a ground protected under the Human Rights Code, you may submit a written explanation of the ground and any supporting documentation to determine if you are exempt from this requirement to the recruitment team. A recruitment representative may follow up with you for further information if necessary.

At Southlake, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible environment. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live and serve, including those with disabilities. Southlake is committed to providing accommodations in all parts of the hiring process. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.

It is the responsibility of all Southlake employees to work in a safe manner and promote health and safety in the workplace.