Posted 6 months ago
Dietitian
@ Lakeridge Health
Ontario
Overview
Lakeridge Health is hiring a temporary part-time Dietitian for its inpatient nutrition team, providing nutrition care and education to inpatients and their families across multiple programs. The role includes program planning, supervising nutrition students and dietetic interns, and other assigned duties. Shifts are 8 hours on a day schedule, subject to change, at $41.68 to $53.28 per hour.
Pay:
$41.68–$53.28 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Provide nutrition care and education to inpatients and families
- Contribute to program planning, implementation and evaluation
- Supervise nutrition students and dietetic interns
- Caseload redistribution across inpatient programs
Requirements summary:
- Bachelor's degree in Food and Nutrition with accredited dietetic internship
- Eligible for registration with the College of Dietitians of Ontario
- Recent inpatient clinical experience preferred
- Strong communication, teaching and counselling skills
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-05-08
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-12
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-19
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Job details
| Department | Allied health |
| Hours per week | 8 |
| Schedule | day |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Hospital or clinic |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer moderate |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | College of Dietitians of Ontario registration |
| Background checks | criminal record |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required), Professional degree (MD, JD…) (preferred) |
| Fields of study | Food and Nutrition |
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Lakeridge Health
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More than a hospital—Durham Region’s integrated health-care system. #ThisIsLakeridgeHealth
Full company description
With five hospitals, four emergency departments, three critical care units, a long-term care home, a full range of medical and surgical specialties, more than 30 community health-care locations and a state-of-the-art surgical centre within the Jerry Coughlan Health & Wellness Centre, Lakeridge Health offers some of the broadest and most comprehensive acute care, ambulatory care, and long-term care services in Ontario. Lakeridge Health is redefining the future of health care through transformative research, dynamic academic partnerships, and groundbreaking clinical trials. With over 160 active studies, we’re at the forefront of advancing medical knowledge, expanding treatment options, and improving the lives of our patients. Our one-of-a-kind Queen's-Lakeridge Health MD Family Medicine Program is on the leading edge of training the next generation of primary care doctors. Each year, over 3,000 students and trainees are supported by the Lakeridge Health Education and Research Network (LHEARN). Through our innovative collaboration with Ontario Tech University, we’re also harnessing the power of Artificial Intelligence to revolutionize patient care. Together with our academic, community, and industry partners, Lakeridge Health is tackling the toughest health challenges and elevating the quality of care for the communities we serve. Guided by our vision of One System. Best Health. and supported by a dedicated team of nearly 9,000 staff, physicians, and volunteers, Lakeridge Health is a proud member of the Durham Ontario Health Team (Durham OHT) and works in collaboration with the Durham OHT, as well as primary care, and community and government partners to foster a truly integrated, regional system of care. Together, we are focused on empowering people to live their best health and fostering an accessible, inclusive, and equitable environment for all.
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- Reported office locations
- Lakeridge Health Ajax-Pickering, 580 Harwood Ave S., Ajax, Canada L1S 2J4, CA
- 1 Hospital Court, Oshawa, ON L1G 2B9, CA
- 451 Paxton Street, Port Perry, ON L9L 1L9, CA
- 300 Gordon Street, Whitby, ON L1N 5T2, CA
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With five hospitals, four emergency departments, three critical care units, a long-term care home, a full range of medical and surgical specialties, more than 30 community health-care locations and a state-of-the-art surgical centre within the Jerry Coughlan Health & Wellness Centre, Lakeridge Health offers some of the broadest and most comprehensive acute care, ambulatory care, and long-term care services in…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Hospitals and Health Care |
| Company size | 5,001-10,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Ajax, Canada |
| Organization type | Nonprofit |
| Year founded | 1998 |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 94 |
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OPSEU
Job Title: Dietitian
Status: Temporary Part Time
Department: Clin Nutr: Inpatients
Program: Food Services
8 Hour Shifts, Days Schedule (Subject to Change)
Location: Multi-Site
Wage Schedule: $41.680 - $53.280 per hour
Posting Reference: 2500000865 [FUTURE OPPORTUNITIES]
Lakeridge Health is more than a hospital. It is a health network that includes five hospitals, a long-term care home, a community-based surgical centre, and more than 30 community sites across the Durham Region. Guided by our vision of One System. Best Health. and supported by a dedicated team of nearly 9,000 staff, physicians, and volunteers, Lakeridge Health is a place where the best people want to start, grow, and finish their careers in health care. We are focused on fostering an environment that’s inclusive, compassionate, innovative, and joyful. This is Lakeridge Health!
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Registered Dietitian as a member of the Inpatient Dietitian Team is responsible for providing quality nutrition care and education for in-patients and their families. Nutrition care services will be provided to the following programs: Complex Continuing Care, Rehabilitation, General Medicine and Surgery, Nephrology, Oncology, Maternal Child Services, Critical Care, Mental Health and Emergency. Ongoing evaluation and redistribution of caseload will be done to meet the needs of the inpatient population across Lakeridge and will be supported with mentoring and education. Registered Dietitians contribute to program planning, implementation and evaluation in a multidisciplinary team setting, supervise nutrition students and dietetic interns and have other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
* Bachelor degree with a major in Food and Nutrition and successful completion of an accredited dietetic internship program or a recognized equivalent is required;
* Eligible for registration with the College of Dietitians of Ontario;
* Recent clinical experience in an inpatient setting preferred.
* Demonstrated effective communication and interpersonal skills;
* Physically capable of performing the duties of the position and tasks including bending, turning, lifting, walking and standing for long periods of time;
* Effective time management, organizational and problem-solving skills;
* Able to work independently as well as co-operatively with peers and multidisciplinary team members; adapting to a changing environment and respond with initiative.
* Demonstrates a commitment to ongoing education and learning.
* Demonstrated effective teaching and counselling skills;
* Demonstrated commitment to our core values of Inclusion, Compassion, Innovation, Teamwork and Joy;
* Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to Lakeridge Health's comprehensive safety programs and practices including staff safety, patient safety and environmental safety and participation in regular in-service education sessions.
At Lakeridge Health, we value inclusion and diversity. We are committed to fostering a culture that is respectful, inclusive, and accessible. We are committed to employing a workforce that is representative of the diverse community we provide services to and welcome applications from all qualified applicants from all backgrounds.
Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the recruitment and assessment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require any accommodation at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact [email protected] .
Unless specifically stated, all job postings at Lakeridge Health are to fill existing vacancies within our organization. Lakeridge Health may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools as part of the recruitment and screening process. A member of our Talent Acquisition team is actively engaged in the Recruitment and Selection process to ensure a fair and thorough assessment of applicants.
Lakeridge Health thanks all those who apply, however, only candidates considered for an interview will be contacted.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
The terms and conditions of employment are in accordance with the Collective Agreement between the Hospital and OPSEU Local 348.
Successful External applicants must provide a satisfactory Criminal Investigation Reference for the vulnerable sector, dated within the past six (6) months.
Lakeridge Health is committed to providing a safe and healthy work environment for all team members and patients. New Lakeridge Health team members will be required to complete a Pre-employment Health Assessment as a condition of employment.
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