Clinical Dietitian - Veterans Centre - Regular Part-Time 2026-17762

Summary of Duties:

Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre has an exciting opportunity for a Registered Dietitian in the Veterans Program to provide nutrition management to veteran residents, and patients in Transitional Care and Palliative Care Units. In accordance with Clinical Nutrition Standards of Practice as well as the Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre person-centred care standards, the successful candidate will work collaboratively with interprofessional teams, families and residents/ patients to provide evidence-informed nutritional care.

Responsibilities Include:

• Assess, plan, implement and monitor nutritional care for residents, and patients in the Transitional Care and Palliative Care Units in collaboration with the interprofessional team.
• Act as a resource to families and the interprofessional team in the Veterans Centre
• Maintain resident records, complete MDS (Minimum Data Set) reviews and workload measurement in accordance with facility and professional standards.
• Participate in the education and training of dietetic students
• Participate in professional activities, unit-based and organizational committees, quality initiatives, and practice-based research
• Participate in Veterans Centre and hospital-wide committees, meetings and planning as required.

Qualifications/Skills:

• Member of College of Dietitians of Ontario (CDO)
• Previous experience working with geriatric populations
• Experience working in Long Term Care, Transitional Care and/or Palliative Care, preferred
• Experience with Point Click Care preferred
• Demonstrates a person-centred care approach to care with an understanding of the nutritional implications of chronic conditions affecting elderly clients
• Experience in the clinical education of health care professionals an asset
• Demonstrated commitment to evidence based practice, and professional development through maintaining and upgrading skills and knowledge
• Proficient caseload prioritization and time management skills.
• Excellent collaboration, communication and teamwork skills.