dietitian

Dietitian Number of Openings: 1 Division: Clinical Programs Full/Part Time/Casual: Part Time Program: Integrated Comprehensive Care Program (ICCP) Regular/Temporary: Regular Location: HNHB boundaries *This position requires travel within the HNHB boundaries including Hamilton, Burlington, Brantford, Niagara regions and Norfolk County. Union: Non-Union Hours of Work: Days 8 am – 4 pm *37.5 hours bi-weekly Posting Date: May 29, 2026 Closing Date: Until Filled Wages: Non-Union Wage Grid $22.98-$50.62 French Language Skill Requirement: N/A This posting is for a current vacancy. POSITION SUMMARY: 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 guide d by principles of Client Bill of Rights, nutritional best practices, culturally sensitive approaches, and safety . Th is 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 RESPONSIBILITIES Perform a nutritional assessment Assess, 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 requires Educate clients and staff on therapeutic and general nutrition, as required. Participate in client reviews, palliative care, case conferences as a member of the multi-disciplinary health care team. Document client issues and information as prescribed Participate 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 legislation Develop and implement individualized service plans in collaboration with others Supports clients in navigating dietary needs, questions, concerns, etc Advocates for clients as appropriate, supports clients in connecting with community-ba